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I always thought lower bpm was a good thing? Unless it's at 0 of course!?? Congrats on getting healthy!?

I'm sure your right....its just annoying or maybe I'm just growing a bit bitter at my old age?

Good to see you are out and about! It's been a while! Hope all is well in you neck of the woods!

Why does everyone feel like they have to offer me food ....I'm a grown woman and I'm not 5yrs old....I understand that they are just being nice...but if I am hungry I will eat? I will sit over here and enjoy my protein shake and tuna salad. Its hard enough dodging the office cupcakes and donuts...lol Ok I'm done-

I exercise everyday.....for me I think maybe I traded one for the other...you know. When I was stressed...I ate. Sad? I ate...bored? I ate. Now my daily workout takes the spot of that! I now feel like exercise is my only time for me...to decompress and think. For others to see this routine is just probably strange for them...it will take time. Dont let it bother you- this is for you..no one else.

And thank you! I may still be a bit saggy. But my skin is soft...lol I didn't mean to sound like a downer! So I hope I didnt come across that way! But I honestly think I've tried every fad out there! Lol

I've tried derma rolling, coffee wraps, brushing, ice packs...lol exercising daily multi vitamins tons of water....was gonna try cool sculpting, but after talking to quite a few people it does nothing for saggy skin ☹

I think I have tried almost everything. I have lost 100 and some change...I work out religiously but still a saggy belly and extra skin on the thighs....afraid at this point my only option would be a tummy tuck and lipo... sure it looks better than it did, but I'm still self conscious. And unless I win the lottery looks like spanks from here on out ?

Been around for a few years...should stop by more often but seems so busy all the time. Still loving my band tho!

I agree...everyone is different. For me I ha e good and bad days. But I also push myself to work out religiously and watch what I eat. I think the band saved me!

I'm still madly in love with my band.... How did you do? What did you decide?

Just wanted to say that today I was looking at the calendar and realized that today is my 4's! 4 years, 4 months and 4 days since my surgery.....lol apparently I have a ton of time on my hands today! anyways, just wanted to let y'all know im still extremely happy with my decision. I could have never have done this without the lap band.... that is all

WELCOME! nice to see a few new faces! good luck to you!

four weeks and you've lost 25lbs? I would say you are losing weight at a reasonable rate....that's quicker than I did. and losing 25lbs in 4 weeks, you definitely have to be eating less than before. I know the journey can be frustrating, but I suggest take pictures and measurements. I guarantee that even if you hit a week where it seems like you aren't losing weight, its very possible you are losing inches. when you feel like you are still hungry reach for something high in protein. or try a protein shake. keep us posted! good luck!

Its totally normal to change through out the day....which is why I always weigh myself 1st thing in the morn ?

I love the show! However my hubby doesnt care for it...therefore I sneak an episode in when I can!

I would love a tummy tuck....I have never ever wore a bathing suit in public. I couldn't imagine how liberating it would be....not for anyone other than myself....?maybe someday I will be able to do it....for now I just tuck my flappy belly into my high waisted Jean's and go on about my day! That is until I win the lottery....

I have at least one shake a day....without the shakes I would never reach my protein intake

Good job!?

I never asked my nutritionist.....I just assumed that if it was good enough for a baby, it was good enough for me....the portion size was perfect. But I would watch the sugar?

I have eaten baby food....only the fruits. Lol I never pureed anything....mostly lots of protein shakes, eggs, beans,cottage cheese and tuna....

I keep pics handy......nothing like a good before and after shot

I shouldn't have giggled, but you were so descriptive ??? Glad you finally got relief!