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I bought new clothes!! Sizes 14 and 16!! For the first time in FOREVER, I had fun shopping and felt good in my new(or old) skin. I am no longer morbidly obese, just obese!! My dh is really noticing the weight loss lately. He keeps saying that he sees glimpses of the old me again. Not so much physically, but the energy, the spunk, and the fiesty attitude I used to have before the real me got lost under all these pounds. I can see her again too and it feels really good. I RAN ON THE TREADMILL!!! For 7 minutes I ran!! I couldn't believe it!! I used to run track. I ran distances, but didn't really think I could run anymore!! Maybe I will think about the couch to 5K. Maybe a marathon is in my future. Who knows!! Ok, here's the last one.... After church Sunday, we were coming home and dh said that he kept seeing this pretty lady out of the corner of his eye. Just at a quick glance, he thought, "She looks kinda like Jenninfer Garner, wait, that's my wife." I'm no Jennifer Garner, but it's so fun to have the love of my life notice me again!!! He loves me regardless of weight, but that look in his eyes is back. You know the look. I know this is a lot of NSV, but I am finally begining to feel like a new me, and I couldn't help but share!!

Since I started this blasted challenge, I figure I better get with it. Yesterday - I went to the gym. I did 20 minutes on the treadmill (ran for 7 of those), 10 minutes on the elliptical, and 15 minutes on the stationary bike. I also have hired back my trainer. I am going to work with him 3 days a week for the next 6 weeks. I have GOT TO GET MOVING!!! The scales are down 2 more pounds today!! Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope................204...........195...........6....................9 georgia girl.....................254...........244...........0............... ....10 darr5380.......................174...........160...........2......... ..........14 KarenG..........................179...........173..........0......... ............6 Chocolate_Snaps............274...........260...........0.............. .. ...14 Wannabthin...................197.5........187.5.........0............. ......10 OH Juli...........................199..........190..........2........ .............9 jfran.............................165...........160..........3........ .............5 Candle...........................194..........186..........0.......... ...........8 destiny79.......................245...........235..........0.......... ..........10

I'm staying on plan today because I have started exercising and I want to make it worth it!!

I'm staying on plan today because I want to be in onederland by the end of the month. Amy

OK, I'm in. Thanks for starting a new thread Losing. I have been following your ps. You look great!! Congrats on that going so well. I had neices and nephews all last week so we ate out alot, so..... I am starting low carb back tommorow!! I can't wait to get under 200. When I do dh wants to take me for boots and jeans. When we were dating I wore boots all the time:)). He told me today that he is beginning to see glimpses of the old me. So cool. I will let you know what I eat tommorow. i am going to order caramel latte shakes right now!!

Down 2 more!! WOOHOO!! Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope................206...........195...........4....................11 georgia girl.....................254...........244...........0............... ....10 darr5380.......................174...........160...........2......... ..........14 KarenG..........................179...........173..........0......... ............6 Chocolate_Snaps............274...........260...........0.............. .. ...14 Wannabthin...................197.5........187.5.........0............. ......10 OH Juli...........................199..........190..........2........ .............9 jfran.............................165...........160..........3........ .............5 Candle...........................194..........186..........0.......... ...........8 destiny79.......................245...........235..........0.......... ..........10

way to go jfran. You will have your goal reached in no time!!!

UPDATES Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope................208...........195...........2................13... georgia girl.....................254...........244...........0............... 10.... darr5380.......................174...........160...........2......... .......14... KarenG..........................181...........173..........0......... .........8 Chocolate_Snaps............274...........260...........0.............. ...14 Wannabthin...................197.5........187.5.........0............. .....10. OH Juli...........................199..........190..........2........ ............9 jfran.............................168...........160..........0........ ............8 __________________

And in Onederland!!!!! Way to go Juli!! I am only 8 pounds away!! I can't wait to get there!!

I have had a rough few days as well. I am hoping I am back on track. I am down 2 pounds as well. Amy

I agree about Amanda trying too hard to be different. Remiele REALLY gets on my nerves. I am soooo ready for her to go. I definately thought Carly DID NOT belong in the bottom 3.

Welcome Everyone Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope................210...........195...........0................15... georgia girl.....................254...........244...........0............... 10.... darr5380.......................176...........160...........0......... .......16... KarenG..........................181...........173..........0......... ........8 Chocolate_Snaps............274...........260...........0.................14

Welcome Georgia and Darr. Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope................210...........195...........0................15... georgia girl.....................254...........244...........0............... 10.... darr5380........................176...........160...........0................16...

I am staying on plan today because my scales are up 4 pounds this morning. Surely some of it is water since I don't think I gained 4 pounds overnight, but it is scary to think that the scales can move in that direction again. I am staying on plan because I want to see the pounds fall off again!!!

Way to go everyone!!!! Yall did great!!! For some crazy reason I am up 4 pounds this morning!! Hoping it is TOM, but I am so irregular, who knows. I'm hoping to do better next challenge. Speaking of challenge, I set up a new one. Here is a link to it. Come join me!!! Renewed. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/spring-into-action-weight-loss-challenge-55586/

So much of our time is spent focused on what we eat. It is so beautiful outside right now, so I want to shift my focus to moving!!!! I am challenging myself and anyone who will join me to commit to "Moving More in March"!!! We will still measure our success in pounds, but instead of sharing what we ate each day, lets share what activity we did to move those extra pounds!!! The challenge will begin tommorrow 3/18/08 and end on 4/24/08. i know this is a little over a month, but this date is my 6 month bandiversary and I want to be down 60 pounds by that day!! COME JOIN ME!!!! Moving on to a better me!! I am not good at the charts, so if anyone want so improve on it feel free!!! Just copy the most recent one, make changes and pot it!! Amy Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope..............210..........195...........0..............15....

I almost bought a test tonight, but did not. We tied for a very long time as well before we got pregnant with our son. Man I don't miss those days. With our adopted son and our foster kids we have 5 kids right now!! OMG!!!! We are not "trying" to get pregnant by ANY means, but we have been practicing more often if you know what I mean. That tends to happen with weight loss. I'm sure I am not!! I am going to really focus on low carb the next few days and see how I feel. I probably just have the sugar blahs. I can't believe I have even entertained the thought of anything else.

Banded, thanks for the advice. I, too, had those horrible side effects prior to being banded, and couldn't hang with it. I started it once since banding, and I didn't get sick. I only took it for a few days, then we got a new foster kid and I just forgot. I haven't picked it back up, but i think I will. Thanks so much!! I'm glad it is working so well for you!! Amy

WAY TO GO GEORGIA!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am really having a hard time. Don't know what the deal is. I just feel very tired. I really need to detox these carbs. I also am staying nauseated. I shouldn't even entertain the thought, but I have lost 49 pounds. I had a period about 2 months ago, but not since. Since I have PCOS this is not unusual, but with weight loss they usually start back. I hate to even entertain the thought, but I wonder if I could be preggers???? I don't really want to do a test. Those of you with PCOS know how it is to do so many negative pregnancy tests that you just don't ever want to look at another one. I probably just need to quit thinking so much, get off my buttand CUT THE CARBS.

Ok, this is going to be a very unpopular opinion, but it is mine none the less. I kinda like Kristi. I do think she had a HORRIBLE night, but I also think she has a beautiful voice. She just hasn't found her niche yet. Not my favorite, but I do like her. I don't like Hernandez. For me, he doesn't add anything special. He is over the top.

I have not done so well. don't know what my deal is. Tommorow we will be out and about all day, so I am going to just focus on making good low carb choices. I don't think I am in the right frame of mind to do only shakes. For me, that is such a mental decision, and to be honest, I am mentally very tired right now. I am going to really focus on good low carb choices and see how that works for me. Georgia, You should be really proud of yourself!! YOu are doing awesome!!

I thought tonight was really good. Serenity, If David Archaletta continues to sing like he did tonight he will definately not be in the final 2. He had a really bad night. My favs were Brooke and Chickezee!! They were awesome, and what a surprise from Chickezee. Jason Castro was really good too.

I think I will pull my metformin out of the cabinet as well. I never stay on it long enough to tell a difference.

WAY TO GO GEORGIA!!!! I blew it yesterday. Went out to eat with dh. I ate steak, salad and fresh veggies. Not bad choices, but not protein shakes either. I have allready had my shake this morning and am good to go!!

WAY TO GO GEORGIA!!!! I blew it yesterday evening. My inlaws offered to keep 2 of the kids, so we went out to eat. I ate part of a steak, salad, and fresh vegies. Not bad choices, just not protein shkes either! My stomach bug is gone and I feel pretty good this morning. I have allready had my shake, and am ready for a great day!! Keep it up Georgia, you are right, we still have time to do this.