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I am another good stat to look at, as I have only lost 40 pounds and my one year is 6 days away. I say "only"; however, it has a changed my life. Who would have thought I would be more content at 184 than I ever was at 140 when I was younger. I feel REALLY good. I still would like to get down to 145 but I am THRILLED to have lost 40 pounds. The reason I have not lost more is very easy---I still eat the way I did when I weighed 222.5. I just don't eat as much. I could have lost more but I was not hardcore. It actually has been about learning to love myself again...and the band was the first step to doing that. Taking back my life from all the people (including the "Lindsay" devil that lived on my shoulder telling me I was not good enough) that were sucking it dry. YOU CAN lose 100 pounds but you could also lose 40...either way-you will likely change in a *big* way.

:third: I freaking LOVE the smileys. I could play with them all day long. Yes, work is no fun today and I am just trying to get through the day...Some day I will accomplish some work--just not today. It is rainy and I don't want to do..the things left on my "to do" list.

"an occasional"????????????????????????? :help: It will take more than that. I need to be !!

I AM LAUGHING SOOOOO HARD that I just worked off the 3 almonds I ate when I was writing earlier. Funny, that is HYSTERICAL! Nothing wrong with almonds...unless you see everything I ate before that. ":faint: SNACK: whole bag of soy crisps, 330 calories and 3 teenie weenie snickers (unknown calories)" They are the "whole natural ones".

LOVE IT! Telly, what do you do for a living (besides raise your kids)?

Telly, I would DIE if I lost 15 pounds this month. Not going to happen with the food I am eating today. (She says as she puts the almond in her mouth). In an effort to be VERY accountable-I am posting my food journal on my lbt journal. Feel free to look and be astonished that I have lost any weight AT ALL given how much I am eating right now.(She says as she puts the almond in her mouth). http://www.lapbandtalk.com/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=208 Alysha WELCOME!!! Funny, you, and MoOR have SUCH amazing dedication. I KNOW there is no way I could do no sugar or flour. What are you guys eating???? I have to know...(she says as she closes the almond jar and puts it down) Lindsay

I do a case-by-case basis. There were times when I wished I had not told someone that I had and times I was really glad people knew and supported me. Several people at work know, several family members but not all (THANK GOD!) and several friends. I have NO trouble sayig it has been eating less and working out more. I was a little nervous at first when people would say I looked so good. I felt like they were just saying it bc they knew. I was also suspect of several friends that said I looked great. I thought....did so and so tell them. I am less that way now, after a year. Now I say - THANK YOU!

I am getting in on this...I need a good Telly kickin'. I went and did the WORST BUTT KICKING CLASS this a.m. All Telly inspired. One hour of PURE torture.

I can't believe how quick you all were to post!! You must all be night owls. I checked right before bed and there was nothing. P'Nut, thanks for posting. Telly, you motivated me this morning. I did NOT want to get up AT ALL but I kept thinking about you guys and how bummed I was going to be if I did not get my butt out of bed. I am going to check out your excercise thread. I need to make sure I am SUPER accountable. Funny, glad you are feeling well. I will get my picture up soon. This is SO fun!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

184 :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: EXCERCISE: Butt kicking Kyla class:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :confused: Breakfast: Protein shake- 100C Protein mix 20P 63C 1/2 Banana 1P 15C syllium 0P 90C Cottage cheese 11P BREAKFAST TOTAL: 268C, 32P :girl_hug: SNACK: 100C Slimfast Bar (1/2) 4P Lunch: 210 C Slimfast meal 11P TOTAL: 578C, 47P :faint: SNACK: 330C soy crisps 21P 3 teenie weenie snickers (unknown) TOTAL: 908 C (plus unknown snickers), 68P Couple (like 4 almonds) -not counting since i laughed them off. 3/4 slimfast meal 250 calories 1/9 crabcake 2 ahi tuna crisps 1 bite chip with queso 1/2 prok nacho 2X mojitios SERIOUSLY!!! Evenings are SOOOO bad. I have got to get control. I am so thankful for writing down everything I ate and working out. I WILL GAIN CONTROL OF AFTERNOON/EVENING EATING!

184 :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: EXCERCISE: Butt kicking Kyla class:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :cool: Breakfast: Protein shake- 100C Protein mix 20P 63C 1/2 Banana 1P 15C syllium 0P 90C Cottage cheese 11P BREAKFAST TOTAL: 268C, 32P SNACK: 100C Slimfast Bar (1/2) 4P Lunch: 210 C Slimfast meal 11P TOTAL: 578C, 47P :faint: SNACK: 330C soy crisps 21P 3 teenie weenie snickers (unknown) TOTAL: 908 C (plus unknown snickers), 68P Couple (like 4 almonds) -not counting since i laughed them off. 3/4 slimfast meal 250 calories 1/9 crabcake 2 ahi tuna crisps 1 bite chip with queso 1/2 prok nacho 2X mojitios SERIOUSLY!!! Evenings are SOOOO bad. I have got to get control. I am so thankful for writing down everything I ate and working out. I WILL GAIN CONTROL OF AFTERNOON/EVENING EATING!

Gone for Good Club June Challenge Total Challenge points earned: Taking my card off because I just didn't do it...but I am a FULL FLEDGED MEMBER!! I LOVE GONE FOR GOOD! Start weight: 184 Current Weight: 179 .PNG]

P'Nut, Makes TOTAL sense. Have I told you lately that you RULE!!! I am SO SUPER excited about the June challenge. Yes, I am a nerd!

GOODNESS Funny. I am SO sorry. Tt sounds horrible.:sick I miss your sunshine disposition around here. Take care and you will be in my prayers. Don't forget to keep us updated.

YEAH Telly!!! I am planning to start my June workout madness at 6:30 in the a.m. at this BUTT KICKING class. I will be sore for days! I also take Centrum chewables. Although I am out right now...that reminds me... P'Nut-my starting weight for today is 184.

184 Breakfast: 180 SBucks Shake 9 180 Cottage Cheese 22 30 Peaches 0 TOTAL for Bfast: 390 Lunch: with Warren and Jeri at Castle Hill Interior Mexican Salad. Did not stop soon enough after I was full but did not eat everything. Left 2 muffins and 1 empanada. YEAH! Would have never done that before :faint: SNACK: got back to work and felt a little anxious and wanted something sweet. Ate 3 teenie weenie snickers and 1 string of twizzlers. :confused: SNACK: Popcorn-small bag (100 calories) and even gave some away. :girl_hug: SNACK: handful of almonds :straight SNACK: tall vanilla frap :straight DINNER: nachos at the movies ANALYSIS: No wonder I am not losing any weight. Too much snacking. Not enough protein. Could have been worse though!!

184 Breakfast: 180 SBucks Shake 9 180 Cottage Cheese 22 30 Peaches 0 TOTAL for Bfast: 390 Lunch: with Warren and Jeri at Castle Hill Interior Mexican Salad. Did not stop soon enough after I was full but did not eat everything. Left 2 muffins and 1 empanada. YEAH! Would have never done that before :faint: SNACK: got back to work and felt a little anxious and wanted something sweet. Ate 3 teenie weenie snickers and 1 string of twizzlers. SNACK: Popcorn-small bag (100 calories) and even gave some away. :eek: SNACK: handful of almonds :straight SNACK: tall vanilla frap :straight DINNER: nachos at the movies ANALYSIS: No wonder I am not losing any weight. Too much snacking. Not enough protein. Could have been worse though!!

P'Nut, you and Dawg look great. Like totally different people. You must be SO proud of your accomplishments! P'Nut, What is the plan for the June Challenge? Are we "weighing in" today or tomorrow? Telly, will you PLEASE push me during the June challenge (workout wise)???? I need a goal and someone to kick my butt...and I think you are just the person to do it. :confused:

Telly, you are BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the pics.

P'Nut has agreed to do another challenge on the Gone for Good thread and she is SO much better than I am at this...so go to the thread below and sign up!! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?p=230145#post230145 (This thread can be locked now)

YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH:clap2: YEAH :clap2: YEAH Could not be happier!! I'll just send everyone over to this thread instead of doing one on my own. Yours is SO much better than mine would have been. Did I say "YEAH"?

YEAH Skye!!!!! Good for you. That is SO exicitng. You know, at 169 you should NEVER have to go into Lane Bryant again. P'Nut, you inspired me. I am going to do a June challenge!! I know you are all pooped from this challenge but I hope you will come and visit some. I have a BIG wedding I have to go to July 3rd so I really want to be ready. Funny, hope you are feeling better! Lindsay

YEAH! That is great K@t! Thank you!

Mine was 35.9 when I started. I am almost a year out and have only lost 40 pounds but WHOA! I am thrilled with it. Of course, I would love to be at my gial weight but I feel better and better all the time. Despite the slow weight loss I would do it again in a heart beat. Chances are I would have continued to gain! Good luck! Lindsay

I am almost at my year bandiversary. This is a GREAT place. Good luck to all of you! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Lindsay