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Haven't seen this in awhile and it is just too fun, so I thought I would revive it!! What have you lost? Your weight loss = 1 lb/0.45 kg/0.07 Stone = a Guinea Pig 1.5 lbs/0.68 kg/0.11 stone = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 lbs/0.9 kg/0.14 stone = a rack of baby back ribs 3 lbs/1.36 kg/0.21 stone = an average human brain 4 lbs/1.8 kg/0.29 stones = an ostrich egg 5 lbs/2.27 kg/0.36 stones = a Chihuahua 6 lbs/2.72 kg/0.43 stones = a human's skin 7.5 lbs/3.4 kg/0.54 stones = an average newborn 8 lbs/3.6 kg/0.57 stones = a human head 10 lbs/4.5 kg/0.71 stones= chemical additives an American consumes each year 11 lbs/5 kg/0.79 stones = an average housecat 12 lbs/5.4 kg/0.86 stones = a Bald Eagle 15 lbs/6.8 kg/1 stones = 10 dozen large eggs 16 lbs/7.3 kg/1.1 stones = a sperm whale's brain 20 lbs/9.1 kg/1.4 stones = an automobile tire 23 lbs/10.4 kg/1.6 stones = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year 24 lbs/10.9 kg/1.7 stones = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream 30 lbs/13.6 kg/2.1 stones = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year 33 lbs/15 kg/2.4 stones = a cinder block 36 lbs/16 kg/2.6 stones = a mid-size microwave 40 lbs/18 kg/2.9 stones = a 5-gallon bottle of Water or an average human leg 44 lbs/20 kg/3.1 stones = an elephant's heart 50 lbs/23 kg/3.6 stones = a small bale of hay 55 lbs/25 kg/3.9 stones = a 5000 BTU air conditioner 60 lbs/27 kg/4.3 stones = an elephant's penis (yep, weights more than his heart!) 66 lbs/30 kg/4.7 stones = fats and oils an average American eats in a year 70 lbs/32 kg/5 stones = an Irish Setter 77 lbs/35 kg/5.5 stones = a gold brick 80 lbs/36 kg/5.7 stones = the World's Largest Ball of Tape 90 lbs/41 kg/6.4 stones = a newborn calf 100 lbs/45 kg/7.1 stones = a 2 month old horse 111 lbs/50 kg/7.9 stones = red meat an average American eats in a year 117 lbs/53 kg/8.3 stones = an average fashion model (and she's 5'11") 118 lbs/53.5 kg/8.4 stones = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica 120 lbs/54 kg/8.6 stones = amount of trash you throw away in a month 130 lbs/59 kg/9.3 stones = a newborn giraffe 138 lbs/63 kg/9.9 stones = potatoes an average American eats in a year 140 lbs/64 kg/10 stones = refined sugar an average American eats in a year 144 lbs/65 kg/10.3 stones = an average adult woman (and she's 5'4") 150 lbs/68 kg/11 stones = the complete Oxford English Dictionary 187 lbs/85 kg/13 stones = an average adult man 200 lbs/91 kg/14 stones = 2 Bloodhounds 235 lbs/107 kg/17 stones = Arnold Schwarzenegger 300 lbs/136 kg/21 stones = an average American football lineman 400 lbs/181 kg/27 stones = a Welsh pony

Thanks Nuke!! I am really pumped today. I was just looking back at my ticker and since starting low carb about 2 1/2 weeks ago I hav lost 9 pounds!! Looks like I have found the "diet" that works best for me. I don't intend to always "diet", but until goal I don't so much mind it!! We are going on a mini vacation this weekend. I am going to do my best to not gain! Vacations are so hard!!

Ok guys here we go. I have really been able to do well with low carb lately. I would say thiat I have been pretty consistant now for a little over 2 weeks, which has resulted in a 9 pound weight loss so far this month. I have not dropped weight like that in several months, so low carb it is. I am still toying with the idea of adding back some good carbs. I may try it next week. I bought some ketone sticks so that I can make sure I stay in ketosis. If I understan right it is when you are not in ketosis that you start craving carbs again. So.....I am hoping to add back some good carbs and if I don't stay in ketosis than I will eliminate them from my diet again!! We'll see how it goes. Anyway, down another 2 pounds this morning!!! I love my band!!

Down 2 more this morning!! That's my goal for this challenge. Granted, I revised my goal, but I am still very happy to have achieved it!! This is the first challenge that I have actually been able to complete!! WOOHOO!!!!! Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......9......22 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............219........200.......0......19 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............168........160.......6......8 kathystrick.........315........288.......3......27 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........147........140.......4.......7 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......20.4...30 MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........180........180.......16......0 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............315........299.......12......16 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........130.6......120.......3.6....10. Bunkey1965................215.............205..........10..........10

I'm staying on plan today because I have been consistantly staying on plan and my scales are consistantly moving down. Funny how it works that way. :rolleyes2:

Since my last fill I am having some reflux at night as well. I have been really frustrated because I LOVE the restriction i feel during the day. I can eat meats without problem, but I am full after small amounts. It is just what I pictured my "sweet spot" to be. The only time I pb is when I eat something too fast or something that my band doesn't agree with (tortillas, etc.). I have really tried to ealuate my eating habits before deciding to go for an unfill. I have stopped eating after supper. I don't even dring late at night. That has fixed it for me. I slept on 1 pillow last night and didn't cough or have any reflux at all!! I am going to wait and see what happens. When I initially have a fill I am usually more restricted at first and then it wears off. I actually decided Monday to get an unfill, but when I called found out that my doc is on vacation, so an unfill isn't an option for at least a week. That is when I stopped eating at night. I am rambling. I hope this makes sence. It is working for me!!

CCM, you crack me up!! I have a love/hate relationship with my scales. I should only weigh weekly and every once in awhile I try, but my feet just go to my scales at least once a day. What can I say, I am a scale addict!! I finally started a new thread for us. Here it is!! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/low-carb-banders-unite-66859/ See ya there. Amy

If you are low carbing it and would like some support and accountability this is the thread for you!! Not that I particularly love low carb, but there is no denying that is works better for me than anything I have ever done. Therefore, low carb lifestyle will probably be my friend until goal.

I'm staying on plan today because I have been.

Down 1 pound this morning!!

Down 1 more pound. Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......6......25 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............219........200.......0......19 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............170........160.......4......10 kathystrick.........315........288.......3......27 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........147........140.......4.......7 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......20.4...30 MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........182........180.......14......2 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............315........299.......12......16 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........130.6......120.......3.6....10. Bunkey1965................215.............205..........10..........10

YOu are right nuke, there is a fine line there. It is hard to ignore, however, how much better it is now. But, the biggest reason it is better is because I like myself better.

I never started that thread did I??? Oops. I will hopefully today. Hang in there. Your scales will drop. Mine have been the same for the past several days. I am waiting for another drop. It will come.

I'm staying on plan today because I am becoming more consistant and I want to get to goal.

This is one of my morning favs as well. Thanks to ljm!! I am really picky when it comes to shkes. I still have 3 4packs so I will be good for a little while!! Bloo, I would be interested ot know how they taste different as well!!

I am staying on plan today because it works. I weigh less than DH for the first time in over 16 years!! I don't want him to EVER catch me! HEE HEE!!

I quit smoking just before my band was placed. I still want one every now and then, but I feel sooooo much healthier now. As Gilliebean said, it makes the risk of blood clots higher. That is a very big deal. I girl I went to school with (notice I am 33) died from a blood clot in her lung this weekend. She wasn't even a smoker. Take this not smoking thing seriously and quit while you are still young. I am getting close to starting my PS journey and boy am I glad that I quite before my band was placed. Recovery from PS looks like a bugger and my lungs should be much better able to handle it!! DO IT FOR YOU!! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!!

This is a NSV about the scales. This morning DH weighed 183.8 and I weighed 183.0. WOOHOO!!!!! I haven't weighed less than him in about 16 years. Man that feels good. He is 5 inches taller than me, but we are not counting that.

I have the same problem since my last fill. I probably need a small unfill, but I am sooooo happy with my restriction during the day I really hate to get an unfill. I sleep propped on a few pillows and that helps a little. I am interested to see what everyone has to say about this.

Georgia, you are way too sweet. The only reason I am on track right now is because you inspired me a few weeks ago!! Isn't it great to be able to encourage one another!!! Froggi, you are right, LBT friends rule!!!

I too have PCOS. My cycles have returned. The facial hair has decreased. I am hoping that the insulin resistance will resolve as well. I have always done best on low carb, and will probably always need to eat protein first, carbs last. I am kinda scared to add carbs right now. Like you said, in the past, when I added carbs I started pigging out. I hope to add them back slowly soon, but we will see!

Ok, I have gone from 255 to 183. OMGosh, dh and I can't keep our hands off each other. It is so much fun. We started dating 17 years ago. My sex drive had pretty much gone to pot, but it has been revived. Obviously, it is due to the physical aspect of the weight loss, but much more than that is the emotional part. For the first time in a VERY VERY long time I am happy with who I see in the mirror. I am very proud of my acomplishment. This filters over into my sex life as well. BTW, I have always been much heavier than dh. As of this morning I only weigh 3 pounds more than he does. How cool is that??

ccm you are doing great!! Way to go!! Guys, since this thread is a 2 day challenge do you guys think I should start a low carb support thread for those of us who plan to make this a way of life??? I plan to eventually start eatnig good carbs as well, but I think I will always do low carb. What do ya think??

Down 2 more!!!! YEAH!!!! Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......6......25 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............219........200.......0......19 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............170........160.......4......10 kathystrick.........315........288.......3......27 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........149........140.......2.......9 Lilmissband-aid.....236.5......225.......11.....11.5 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 MollyMolly..........187........188.......17......-1 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............229........222.......13......7 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........183........180.......13......3 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............327........299.......7......21 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........130.6......120.......3.6....10.6 __________________