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Yesterday: 3.75 mile bike ride to the gym. 35 minutes on treadmill-ran 5k in just under 30 minutes + cooldown 35 minutes on elliptical. 3.75 mile bike ride home. Slept in this morning. Tonight will be both cardio and upper body workout.

Chris-sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you will be able to recover quickly. However, if not, like you said don't risk it. Not worth it. Great to know you dr was and is behind you on this. Amazing the change in what was ailing beforehand, isn't it?

Here's mine: Just before the surgery. And, at 10 mo. check up. Only done about 5 lbs from this point, but still losing size.

I'm still around, just not in here too much. I'm at my original long term goal of 250. Early on in the journey I changed it to 240. Was hoping to make it by my bandiversary, but that is in less than 2 wks. Just don't see it happening. Oh well, I'll take what I've accomplished. Good to see everyone having so much success.

Just for an update, the photoshoot is going to happen on Wed, August 27. It will be myself and a couple that apparently had this done together. Seperate shoots, but we're all involved in this. Also, I was asked to do a poster for Park Nicollet Clinics for the LapBand. It will be me standing in the fore ground with DW and DD and my "care team" standing behind. What do you, I'm going to be a poster boy for something!

Last night: Leg workout followed by 65 minutes on elliptical. This morning: 65 minutes on elliptical-36 minutes of straight, 24 minutes of interval and 5 minute cooldown. As I only have one week left on this lifting cycle, figured I'd post the weights I've been doing this cycle. Each time I lift is 3 circuits. I start off week one with 7 reps then increase the reps by 1 each week. Upper body and legs are done twice a week. Upper body: TBar row: 75 x 7-12 Bench: 215 x 7-12 Decline bench: 165 x 7-12 DB curls: 35 x 7-12 Skull crushers: 85 x 7-12 Machine ab crunch: 85 x 7-12 Hammer Strength military press: 70 x 7-12 each arm Roman chair w/db: 75 x 7-12 BB shrug: 215 x 7-12 Legs: Leg press: 750 x 7-12 Calf raise on L.P.: 750 x 7-12 Seated leg curl: 220 x 7-12 Seated leg ext: 240 x 7-12 Abductor: 150 x 14 Adductor: 150 x 14 Cable high chop: 40 x 15.

Funny you should mention this Jachut. In the past couple of weeks I have started feeling like a hypocrite of sorts. While I understand still what it is like to be fat, and will probably consider myself always a "fathlete", I do get annoyed with people around me that talk the talk about wanting to lose weight, but aren't willing to make any changes of any kind. But then, I come on here and find people that have had the same surgery as I have, and complain about not losing any weight and the band is not doing it's job. They put themselves through the pain and anxiety of a surgery and are unwilling to see that it has to be a lifestyle. It is not a cure all. I wonder which is worse. On one hand, you have people that realize they needed to do something to regain their health. But are unwilling to make the changes in their life to do so. On the other, you have people that talk about needing to make changes, but aren't willing to do anything about it. Honestly, I think these same people would take an axe, a bulldozer and a hammer into the middle of a forest and tell those tools to clear the land and build them a home. Same principle. They want the outcome w/o the work. And, luluc, I would love to have a beer with a real football fan from Dallas, TX. Like I said, if I get down there this year, I'll let you know.

But, like you said, you are doing something. That is the most important aspect. If someone posts they have plateau'ed and just don't know why even though they are still exercising and watching what they eat, then I can "listen". When they tell everyone they are eating all they want and don't do any exercise, those are the ones I've lost all patience for. And, Jaime, just tell anyone who tells you you are losing too fast that it is better than gaining too fast.:thumbup:

:sad::tt1::lol::lol: Ok, now I normally don't "get" Ellen, but that is too funny. Also, is it just the perv in me, or does that look more like a sex toy? Probably the former, huh?:thumbup:

Great job JaimeSTL. That is all it takes. In no way would I ever expect most people to go like I do. I'm not being arrogant, just I've been involved in athletics in some way all my life. I'm used to lifting weights and doing some cardio. But, it is important to do something and by your losing 90 lbs in just under 6 mos, you obviously have done GREAT! Keep it up.

luluc, if I get down to Dallas this year or next for a Cowboys game, I will take you up on your offer. Not so much to see if I can hang with you. More to say I worked out with a hottie that hung with the Baylor football players.:thumbup::tt1: But, you are correct, they don't want advice, they seem to want sympathy. People seem to want to play the victim, some thrive on it. They were always the "fat" person that everyone picked on. Then, they finally decided to do something and noone supported them. Now, they have this "cure all" tool and it just doesn't work for them. They want to be the martyr in everything they do. I'm tired of it. I got fed up listening to friends and co workers ripping on me for being "big". I decided to do something about it. Then, I decided if I was going to have the surgery, I was going to make the changes needed to make it work properly. I, in no way, eat the proper foods at all times. Heck, last night for our anniversary, we went out to Applebee's (I know, I know, we splurged for fine dining there, huh?:sad:). Kind of hard to eat right there. And I didn't. I just didn't eat as much as I would have pre surgery. And, I exercise-ALOT. So, I guess I should just stop reading all those "whoa is me" threads and do like luluc/hottie (I keep that up and luluc's hubbie won't let me near the state of Texas, let alone workout with her) and stay in the exercise/fitness area and a couple others.

And I will most likely get flamed on here for posting this. But, I have to get this off my chest before I go completely nuts over this issue. Plus, it is a rant and I am in the R&R section. Here goes, the closer I get to my one yr bandiversary, the more upset I get when reading about people complaining about being slow losers due to the band not working the "right way". The complain about how they can eat all the ice cream, sweets, fast food and fried food they want w/o feeling full right away. They can still eat full plates of food no matter how long they chew their bites. They then say that they don't exercise at all because they just never have done any sort of exercise and why should they now. :biggrin::cursing::cool2::cursing::w00t::cursing::tt2::cursing::svengo::cursing::nopity: Are you kidding me? This is not a cure all for people. It will not make it so you can feel full after two bites unless you are way too tight. In one yr I have had only 2 fills. And I didn't feel I needed the second one, I just went along with it because they had it on a "schedule". Now, I don't let them near my port unless I want it. I have never had great restriction, I just know what the portion sizes are that I should be eating. When I am done with that, I stop. After about 10-15 minutes, I feel full/satisfied. Even the other night, I finished my dinner and wanted more (my head was telling me a small portion more wouldn't hurt). I looked at DW, told her what was going on, stood up and walked away. I learned from past mistakes. Also, you NEED to exercise. You don't have to exercise like I do (6-7 mornings a week of cardio and 4 nights a week weight training), but you have to do something. Even if it is starting off walking down the block and back. Each week add a little more. Like the ads say: Do Something! Ok, I've got that off my chest. Hopefully, I can hold off the heart attack now.

Last night-35 minutes on elliptical. Tonight will be both legs and cardio.

This morning I was planning on doing both upper body and cardio. But, upper body took longer than anticipated due to a couple of conversations and no cardio was done. I'm going to try to get in after work for about 30-40 minutes on elliptical. On a sidenote, today is DW and my 15th anniversary!:biggrin: Seems like just yesterday we started dating.

Wow, working out with college football players, golfing with hockey players and a cop. You are really starting to become a groupie aren't you?:crying: Keep up the great work. As for me, last night was legs and it kicked my arse. This morning was interval training on elliptical for 55 minutes. No workout tonight, day off from lifting.

Anna-couldn't agree more with you about PNC. Their bariatric clinic is top notch. I had my surgery with Dr. Jones almost 1 yr ago and have had nothing but great things to say about them.

So, I get a call 2 weeks ago from Park Nicollet Clinics Bariatric clinic. The lady tells me they are in a partnership with the state of MN, a local paper and local tv channel for an ad campaign starting in October to endorse getting healthy. They wanted to do a write up on some of the success stories for lap band in the Twin Cities. She then tells me my name was the first to come up as one of their "Star" patients and would make a good story. They ask me if I would be willing to do a phone interview with a reporter or two for about an hour and maybe have my pic taken for an article or two. Well, you could have knocked me over with a feather. While I know I have been doing very well with the lb and my exercise, it's nice to hear your doctors office giving out respect as well. Of course, I agreed to it. I want to educate as many people as possible. Marketing person calls me back to verify that I am good to go and sets up appt. for interview. I was on the phone for almost an hour discussing everything that I have accomplished so far. Even did some history on me to give everyone an idea of what I went through before and after. I even put a plug in for LBT, hope it gets in the article as this place has been a HUGE resource for me. I'll see the article beforehand and will get a chance to make some revisions if needed. If LBT does not get in, I will make sure to put it in. Once the article comes out, I'll post it in the Magazine section. Just thought I would share this as I am looking forward to seeing some positive media attention given to the LB instead of all the negative stuff that gets said. More on this later.

Update time- 8/9-Swam for about 5 minutes. Gotta get that going for next years triathlons. Then, 65 minutes on elliptical. Rode bike to and from gym, 3.75 miles each way. 8/10-Nothing, day off. 8/11-Upper body workout followed by 15 minute run on treadmill and 50 minutes on elliptical 8/12-65 minutes on ellipitical doing interval training. Tonight will be legs.

Last night was upper body circuits and 30 minutes of cardio. Tonight will be leg circuits and cardio.

First one is just before the operation at the dr's office. Second one is 10 mos post op. Minus 130 lbs and almost to goal weight.

Monday-upper body workout Yesterday-leg workout and 65 minutes on elliptical. Then, walked around MN Zoo for about 2 1/2 hrs with DW and DD. Today was 65 minutes on elliptical and softball tonight.

Felicia-thanks for the kind words. I'm over the initial embarassment/beating myself. I look at it as an opportunity to learn and now know what I need to train for for next years tri. I'll make it next year for sure. I also look at it as at least I started it and did not give up after the swim. I finished it out and did ok. This morning was 55 minutes on the elliptical. Tonight is upper body workout.

Yesterday was my mini triathlon. While I failed to finish the 1/4 mile swim (managed about half that distance), I made it through the 14.5 mile ride and 5k run in just under 1 hr 36 minutes. Nowhere near as good as others in the triathlon thread, but I'll take my lessons learned and be back next summer to do better. Afterwards, I had a softball tournament. Ended up playing two games. Today, legs are very sore. Day off. Back at the grind tomorrow.

Chris and Amanda- Thanks for the kind words. I came to grips during my ride yesterday that I had nothing to be ashamed of. I attempted something that none of my friends and coworkers have ever even thought of. In fact, whenever I bring up the subject of joining me, they laugh and say there is no way they could do it. I figure I will just work on the swim over the winter in the pool at the gym and just make sure that 1/4 mile is nothing for me. I just overestimated what I could do in that area. Won't happen again. Congrats on the great time Amanda.:teeth_smile: