Josette

Port Huron also is rated a center of excellence.

is the person who takes it your roomie Jenna?

At 7 months out I'm at 42 pounds lost. some of the clothes I own are getting loser but I went shopping a few weeks ago and I still can't fit in the smaller sizes. It's very discouraging. I haven't lost any clothing sizes. I've vowed to just stay away from clothing stores from now on. You guys have all done great and I'm proud of you!

Joining the fun! Name..........................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go Juliegeraci.......................238............. ...... 238.................228.............10 Lapbandit.......................231............... .....229………….199.............30 Waterlily.........................300............. .......287.................264.............23 Roiansmom.....................299................. ...299.................270.............29 Libra...............................248........... .........242.................228.............14 JulieNYC........................212............... .....209.................185.............24 Elisabethsew................... 282.................. ..278.................264.............14 PeaCeJ............................338............. .......338.................318.............20 RidinMyHDDream...........297.....................2 89.................281.............8 Babygirl1234................... 260....................256.................240.... .........16 Leecelove70.....................228............. ......228.................200.............28 Josette.......................351...............351..............335...........16

I got another fill on tuesday. I'm at 1.6 in a 4cc band. I lost another 6 pounds putting me at 42 down.

Ok so I'm back. I had my appt with my lapband dr on Tuesday. I've lost 6 pounds in the past 6 weeks putting me at -42. I got another fill which is working well for me. I'm at 1.6 now. Glad to be back!

My hubby is one of those guys. Loves me even at 393 pounds. He's terrified I'll leave once I'm skinny. He's insecure. I think some women leave their husbands once they lose the weight because insecure men become jealous and hound the hell out of you because they think you're leaving when you're not. We're having some issues with that because at just 40 pounds lost he's already trying to make me account for every second he doesn't know where I am, who I'm with and what I'm doing.

Turner...YAY!!!! That's AWESOME! I know how exciting that is. Growing up my brother played G.L.A.H.A. hockey and we traveled a lot for his games and tournaments. It's always so exciting for the players and families. Congrats!!! Welcome back too

Hey all. I'm back. I've been sick the past four days with flu like symptoms. I didn't throw up (thank god) but I did have the runs like nobodies business. I lost the 6 pounds I gained plus an extra pound so I'm happy about that. So far today Ive had two pieces of wheat toast. For lunch I'm having a small piece of lasagna (might change my mind because I'm thinking about not having the carbs) and for dinner meatloaf and veggies.

I call my hubby Boogie Bear. hahaha. He doesn't care for it but it's stuck. For short I call him Boogs. hahaha.

Congrats and we're so happy to have you back. The baby is beautiful! You're so blessed!

I just got one for christmas and was having fun with it but felt like I couldn't figure out a routine with it so I went online and ordered FAT-TO-FIRM FITNESS BALL WORKOUT FOR DUMMIES. I used it the firsts time and I could barely walk for 2 days. I love it though Any other fitness ball dvd's or workouts anybody can recommend?

bumping back up. Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone. You're great! I've finally started working out. I started water aerobics last week and I started using my new fitness ball with "fitness ball for dummies" workout dvd. That thing worked my legs like you don't even know!!! I'm still having a horrible time with eating sweats. I've been depressed and trying to stay away but it's hard!

Ok everyone. I've been hiding from you all because I'm incredibly depressed. I've been having a hard time with my marriage recently and just find that I want to isolate myself from everyone and everything. I had lost down to 353 and now I'm back to 357 and very disappointed in myself. I've been doing water aerobics and started doing a fitness ball routine that lasts an hour (I could hardly walk for 2 days after doing it the first time) but I'm still eating very bad things. Last night I came home and ate potatoe chips and dip, then sugar wafer cookies, then a hershey bar. I am hating myself and I feel like I don't deserve to be here among the rest of you. You're all amazing. I'm so sorry.

Hello everyone. I would love to get a group of michigan bandsters to meet and exchange notes. I'm outside of Lansing.

Not unusual at all. We have two dogs and a cat and this is the list of names German Shepard named Liberty - Libby, Skibby, Skibby boo, Boo, Mama, Princess, pumpkin, moose, big girl, Liberty Lou, Skib. Shepard Lab mix named Mason - Macy, Spacy, dingaling, stupid, cow, Big boy. Cat named L'Roar - L' Kitty Roar, big big kitty, fritty kitty, kitty boo, fritters My mom's dog is a lab named Rollee: rolls, biggie bear, biggie, Rollee Deberg, Berg, boon, bongorno.

I love you guys. You're the best. I just am tired of all the disappointment I get from family and friends. They ask how much I've lost and then look at me like I'm the weight loss reject because I haven't dropped 100 pounds in 6 months. I wish I had never told a soul!

You look amazing Jamie! I have a confession to make. I've been staying away from the group because I'm very discouraged at my current weight loss. I had lost to 40 pounds down and as of this morning I was back to 36 down. It's driving me crazy. I just started going to water aerobics so I'm finally getting steady exercise three days a week but I'm still very discouraged and wish I was posting 60 and 70 pounds down at this point. A friend of mine did the optifast diet starting in October and has lost more then me in less time. I need to pull my head out of my butt and strap down I guess. You girls are all doing great!

Ok. We don't like you anymore! hehehe. Just kidding! It's freezing here in Michigan too. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! Tonight I plan to do my fitness ball and get in my 25 crunches. I did those at the gym yesterday. Feels GREAT! Thanks so much meme!

Ok so I was curious what everyone looks like. Would any of you be interested in posting a picture of what you look like? Here's mine. hehe This was taken on our 2nd anniversary Dec 18th on the steps of our state capitol near where we were married on 12-18-04

:cheer2: Always Remember… 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. You are special and unique. 8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. 9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. 10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look. 11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

I also will meet the challenge. I have two new dvds for exercise using my fitness ball so I'll be doing one of those tonight. Have a great night everyone!

I don't know. I looked and looked and it was NO WHERE to be found!!! I had lasagna for lunch and a banana for snack and a couple chocolate chip Cookies and two bottles of Water. I'm going to my first water arobics class in about 30 min. I can't wait! :clap2:

My scale doesn't seem to be moving at all. I had hoped to be in the 340's by now but I'm still in the 350's. I'm getting discouraged. All I've had today is water. Ive had one bottle so far.

MMMmmmm... snacks! I saw in Shape magazine an advertisement for http://www.stacyssnacks.com/ They're baked pita, bagel or soy chips in all different flavors. I'm gonna go get some for when I feel snacky. You can have 11 chips for about 140 calories and 3 grams protien. YUMMO!