LaurenKauf

Best of Luck to you...I watch this youtube.com video for motivation and to get pumped up!! Today gentlemen, I am honored to coach you More honored to be leading you onto the field of battle But theres another honor to be bestowed upon you And that is in the answer that comes with that question: Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Thats right, and you need to remember that all through this game I will conquer what has not been conquered Defeat will not be in my creed I will believe what others have doubted I will always endeavor to pull esteem, honor, and respect out of my team I have trained my mind and my body will follow Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! I will acknowledge the fact that my opponent does not expect me to win But I will never surrender Weakness will not be in my heart I will look to my comrades and to those who are a part of me in this world and those who have trained me And I will draw strength from them Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! I will gladly go out into the field of battle And I will move in everything I can do And I will reach my field of battle by any means at my disposal And when I get there, I will arrive violently I will rip the heart from my enemy, and leave it bleeding on the ground Because he cannot stop me Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! To my side I have comrades, comrades that have been with me through thick and thin Who have sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears Never will I let them fall, never will I let them down, and I will never leave an enemy behind Because our opponent does not know my heart Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! No one will deny me, no one will define me And no one will tell me who and what I am and can be Belief will change my world It has moved continents, it has moved countries, it has put men on the moon And it will carry me through this battle Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Defeat, retreat: those are not in my words I dont understand those definitions I dont understand when things go wrong I dont understand mistakes But I do understand this: I understand victory, And I understand never surrendering No matter how bad things go my heart and my mind will carry my body through limits and weakness Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Today will be that day Not tomorrow, not next week, but right now, right here In your house and in your homes Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! History will remember me I will not let worrying affect my cause I will define myself I will write my own pages And no one will tell me what I cannot be I will never give up Not until Ive given everything I got Because who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION!

Congratulations! LapBand Cupid Edition!! Best of luck to you and a new love of your life!!

Hi Tonks! Welcome to the site! I've been a member here for quite sometime, and the support I receive is amazing! Congratulations on your loss and success so far!

So, I've been struggling to get back on track 100% for a little while now. But then, I found a youtube.com video, and I am SO Motivated and Inspired! I hope it'll help you too!! Today gentlemen, I am honored to coach you More honored to be leading you onto the field of battle But theres another honor to be bestowed upon you And that is in the answer that comes with that question: Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Thats right, and you need to remember that all through this game I will conquer what has not been conquered Defeat will not be in my creed I will believe what others have doubted I will always endeavor to pull esteem, honor, and respect out of my team I have trained my mind and my body will follow Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! I will acknowledge the fact that my opponent does not expect me to win But I will never surrender Weakness will not be in my heart I will look to my comrades and to those who are a part of me in this world and those who have trained me And I will draw strength from them Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! I will gladly go out into the field of battle And I will move in everything I can do And I will reach my field of battle by any means at my disposal And when I get there, I will arrive violently I will rip the heart from my enemy, and leave it bleeding on the ground Because he cannot stop me Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! To my side I have comrades, comrades that have been with me through thick and thin Who have sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears Never will I let them fall, never will I let them down, and I will never leave an enemy behind Because our opponent does not know my heart Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! No one will deny me, no one will define me And no one will tell me who and what I am and can be Belief will change my world It has moved continents, it has moved countries, it has put men on the moon And it will carry me through this battle Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Defeat, retreat: those are not in my words I dont understand those definitions I dont understand when things go wrong I dont understand mistakes But I do understand this: I understand victory, And I understand never surrendering No matter how bad things go my heart and my mind will carry my body through limits and weakness Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Today will be that day Not tomorrow, not next week, but right now, right here In your house and in your homes Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! History will remember me I will not let worrying affect my cause I will define myself I will write my own pages And no one will tell me what I cannot be I will never give up Not until Ive given everything I got Because who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION!

So, I've been struggling to get back on track 100% for a little while now. But then, I found a youtube.com video, and I am SO Motivated and Inspired! I hope it'll help you too!! Today gentlemen, I am honored to coach you More honored to be leading you onto the field of battle But theres another honor to be bestowed upon you And that is in the answer that comes with that question: Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Thats right, and you need to remember that all through this game I will conquer what has not been conquered Defeat will not be in my creed I will believe what others have doubted I will always endeavor to pull esteem, honor, and respect out of my team I have trained my mind and my body will follow Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! I will acknowledge the fact that my opponent does not expect me to win But I will never surrender Weakness will not be in my heart I will look to my comrades and to those who are a part of me in this world and those who have trained me And I will draw strength from them Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! I will gladly go out into the field of battle And I will move in everything I can do And I will reach my field of battle by any means at my disposal And when I get there, I will arrive violently I will rip the heart from my enemy, and leave it bleeding on the ground Because he cannot stop me Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! To my side I have comrades, comrades that have been with me through thick and thin Who have sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears Never will I let them fall, never will I let them down, and I will never leave an enemy behind Because our opponent does not know my heart Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! No one will deny me, no one will define me And no one will tell me who and what I am and can be Belief will change my world It has moved continents, it has moved countries, it has put men on the moon And it will carry me through this battle Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Defeat, retreat: those are not in my words I dont understand those definitions I dont understand when things go wrong I dont understand mistakes But I do understand this: I understand victory, And I understand never surrendering No matter how bad things go my heart and my mind will carry my body through limits and weakness Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Today will be that day Not tomorrow, not next week, but right now, right here In your house and in your homes Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! History will remember me I will not let worrying affect my cause I will define myself I will write my own pages And no one will tell me what I cannot be I will never give up Not until Ive given everything I got Because who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION! Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION!

Funny that this was posted...As I just updated my status stating my displeasure. I as well as others, rely heavily on the support and friendships that have developed from this site, but with the constant hiccups, there's no LIVE support now, just frustration.

If there were things you would find helpful if they were more accessible during your Lap Band Journey, to make your life easier what would it be and why? It could be anything! A specific meal outline, a LapBand friendly gym, ANYTHING!! Lets Hear it!!

If there were things you would find helpful during your Lap Band Journey, to make your life easier what would it be and why? It could be anything! A specific meal outline, a LapBand friendly gym, ANYTHING!! Lets Hear it!

Well, In the past 3 years with my band, I've managed to lose 90 pounds, gain 60 pounds, and re-lose 18 pounds. I still love my band, and I am grateful that I've been able to keep it. (Knock on wood) Even with three years of up's and down's, I'm still pulling myself up daily and trying hard to remind myself of good foods, bad foods, TRYING to exercise, and over all just be healthier for myself. Yes I struggle, yes I have weak days, yes sometimes I give in to temptation. Guess what? I'm human! I have advise to those that are newly banded. Don't let anyone, including yourself, try and convince you that being banded is "An easy way out" or a "short cut to being healthy". It's quite the contrary.

I was cleared for all exercise at my 6 week post op appointment. It all depends on your healing and your surgeons recommendations.

thats okay we can still be friends!!!

Hi just looking for some fellow bandsters in Rhode Island? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? I'm trying to find someone locally that I can relate with!!!

MCSW- 301 MCGW- 300 Good Luck and keep up the good fight!!:thumbup:

Hi There LapBanders! So in order to get myself back in check, and help a few of my fellow Chat Bandie Buddies out. I'm starting "Mini Challenges" every week. Each new Mini Challenge will be posted at some point on Sunday Night. Feel Free to join in!! Post your Mini Challenge start weight and your Mini Challenge Goal Weight in your post and leave words of encouragement for others and yourself! (See My Example below) Make sure you come in and post when You've gotten in your 30 minutes of Cardio too!! My biggest problem personally has been accountability and motivation. I thought this may help myself as well as others!! SO...this first Mini Challenge is going to be: 30 Minutes of Cardio Exercise 3 times this week AND Weight Loss of 1 (ONE) pound! MCSW- 301 MCGW- 300 Good Luck and keep up the good fight!!:thumbup:

That would be willing to meet me to work out? I can do early am monday and fridays Evening Tuesday and Thursdays afternoons Wednesdays and Saturdays and anytime on Sundays. Here's my story: I need to go to the gym. I am more likely to go to the gym if someone else is going to rely on me to be there. (In the sense of a workout buddy) However, When I am at the gym I don't talk much and I think that puts my chatter box girlfriends off a bit. (I get a bit focused and intense) A perk (Maybe even a bribe), My gym membership allows me unlimited guest privilages. So even if you don't have a PF membership and would like to help me get my lazy soul get back in gear, let me know. THANKS!!

Must *twitch* have chat *twitch twitch* going *twitch* thru withdrawls:wink_smile:

Seriously...??? It's a message board, it's a little difficult for people to read "Tones". Why don't you take it easy. For someone who is open to SHAGGING other people while in a commited relationship you really should learn to lighten up a bit. As myself also being one of "These" people, I didn't take offense to the way it was written, because I understand that 1. she's new to the scene, and 2. IT'S A MESSAGE BOARD AND YOU CAN'T READ TONES OR BODY LANGUAGE. Relax dude, seriously.

Okay so I've read all three pages of this... Here are my thoughts: 1. Yes I've had threesomes a few and they were all pre op (Haven't made the leap post op yet! 2. the first time I was uber nervous, i should have educated myself a little bit more before i did it. 3. Definatley make sure you and your partner are WELL aware of the rules of the game. (Don't look for any, make your own :crying: ) 4. Post an ad on craigslist in the adult section maybe casual connections or mf4f or mf4m or mf4mf etc etc. There are other sites too like adultfriendfinder 5. Meet with your potential candidate at least once before or even for a drink (not so many that your judgement will be completely impaired! like I said before, to get to know each other and make sure there is a sexual chemistry. Online pics can be deceiving, And a threesome with a third can be uncomfortable, unsatifing and down right BORING if there's NO chemistry! 6. If you find that person that you are super into, go over "The rules" and make sure all parties are comfortable 7. Remember, Play SAFE, Relax, Enjoy, AND HAVE FUN! One thing that i DO want to add: Make sure you both understand the possibilities with a threesome, swap or swing session. All too often Couples INSIST that jeleousy WONT BE A PROBLEM, at first it is, for many people. Just remember, you are the loves of each others life and you both willingly gave consent to "play". As long as you both stick to the rules that you set yourselves then you should be alright. Think of all the options! Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions! Sex talk is my fortay!

Theres a swingers club here in Rhode Island and believe it or not a majority of the members are 45+, and they have so much fun!

Amen sister!:crying:

craigslist...my suggestion is to meet a potential third or couple in a bar or a restaurant first. It's a good way to feel out if there is chemistry first. It's uncomfortable enough at first. At least you can get to know each other and go over a few of the basics BEFORE you "Get to KNOW each other" ya dig? :crying:

Hi There , not in ct. But I'm a neighbor to the east in lil rhode island!! Good luck in your journey!!