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Yettia!!! Kudos!!! I may join you ladies after Christmas I have done a 5k already and even a Half Marathon but I was not good with the training and keeping up with the Couch to 5k program but it is a good one!

Nina thanks for posting the vid!

Hi ladies!! How is everything going? While this is a wonderful time of year in some respects it can be a very stressful time of year. How are you all doing? Holiday shopping done? Still need some last minute items? Any upcoming changes?

ALoud I feel your pain and boy will I benefit from the band I can see it already! I have the same issue late night eating nad being too tired to work out not a good combo! Do the ebst you can and I think your idea of an am workout is a good one. My Mom offered to buy me a good treadmill for my home I am going to take her up on that offer!

Hi ladies! Welcome! I am still on the journey myself my bf has some concerns but I let him know I am doing this for my quality of life back pains, pain in my feet, being too tired to do things I use to like and I need the control I cannot seem to achieve on my own. So I understand fully! Keep researching and keep posting! There's great info on here!

Hey there how are things going??!!:wink_smile:

WELCOME, WELCOME!!!!! I am still trying to get something in everyday. Sunday I went to a football game and had to hike to the stadium:eek: I am still finding it hard to get to the gym but I am living for the weekends where I can get 1-2 hours in to make up. Welcome again!!!:smile2:

GREAT UPDATE!!!! Congrats on how far you have come!!!Please keep checking in! PS pass them 22s over this way embrace your new size you ain't going back!!!! lol

How are all my sistas doing??? Turkey Day is tomorrow!? Where did the time go?! Seriously the year flew by! WOW! I changed my Dr.'s appointment to Dec. 15th so I'll post an update on that. In terms of working out its been here and there but I did go on Sunday and did 15 mins on the eliptical honestly I couldnt do anymore once upon a time I could do 1 hour cardio is so important! Oh well going to keep moving forward!!! Hope you all are well! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Yall are seriousssssssss!! LOL At Last ~~Etta James**MY faveeeeee Always and Forever Heatwave When a Man Loves a Woman Percy Sledge

Hi there!!! Welcome!! I am still researching myself my Dr.'s appt is Dec. 15th I pretty much have my mind made up I have done a lot of things to try and lose this weight and I have not so slowly (lol) regained the 45.6 pounds I lost 2 years ago and its time I am done with tight clothing, being out of breath, and feeling tired it seems like a great tool to achieve long term weight loss! Best wishes!!! Please keep checking in!

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH:biggrin::biggrin: So glad you are doing so well I have been checking in everyday waiting for an update!!! Keep us posted can't wait to hear your progress:thumbup: Congratsssss

Hey Ladies! :tongue2: My eating has been way out of control lately! My first appointment is Tuesday the 19th I met with the Dr. and the nutritionist. I haven’t really thought much about it I am just going through the motions so to speak. Did anyone else experience this kind of ravenous like eating before surgery or before their first appointment? I am thinking maybe its nerves and some anxiety about really getting closer to making up my mind about surgery. I know I am not the best when it comes to expressing my feelings so I think I am eating as a way to deal… What about you? Any changes in eating patterns as you got closer to surgery:unsure:?

OH WOW!!!! By now you are already in recovery but congrats!!!! Can't wait for the updates!!!:tongue2::thumbup:

What a great update!!! You have done very, very well!!! Congrats! I think getting the part-time job was a great idea!!! Keep us posted!!!

WOW Ebony it'll be here before you know it!!! Good plan with the gym I think that will work for me too I really know the land is a tool so I have to get back into a real workout groove before surgery so it isn't a total overall all at once with diet and exercise you know! Hope everyone is doing well. I plan to join this Friday after work and go to my old gym Saturday and Sunday boyfriend is working this weekend *whew* :thumbup:

Hey Jen! Good for you getting back on track please keep checking in!!:tt1: Ebony- I had a lazy week and weekend too but this is a new week! Wow your date is really coming up fast! Are you excited??!!!:cheers2: I made up my mind to join another gym:mad: I drive about 20 miles to catch a bus to work (I work in DC) and the bus takes a little over an hour and I just cannot get myself to the gym after a hour plus ride on the bus then a 30-40 drive in traffic in the evening. So the town where I catch my bus has a community run gym and they have Les Mills classes like my home gym so I am going to bite the bullet and join that way I get there by 4:45 and can take 5:30 classes and get at least 3 days in. If I get the band I need a workout plan already in place so I can do well so this I think will help! :yesnod: I am going to keep my other membership as well for my weekends and days off. This will be $88 a month just for the gym but in the end it will be worth it. Right now I am only getting in on Saturdays and Sundays and that is just not enough. I feel good by the time I get to my car its just the extra 30-40 minutes I take to drive in traffic home that kills my energy and make me say forget the gym so this takes away that excuse. I have a new boyfriend he's sweet and so nice so I blew off my workout this weekend I told him next time we are hitting the gym he can stand to lose some weight and he works out everyday and has lost 130 pound by just working out over the past year :eek: Its still very, very new but he was the first person I told I was considering the surgery he sounds supportive and that is good he's a sweetheart and I'd hate to have to kick him to the curb A/w I'll check in again soon! Keep up the workouts ladies!!!

THAT IS SO GREAT!!!!! Oh man if I do this I hope I can bounce back like you! Pain is my biggest fear right about now! :thumbup: I am looking forward to your updates!!

Hi there! I am still just in the research phase but I see a lot of post and blogs that talk about 'bandster hell' which is that time period you are in post surgery but before the first fill. So don't stress what you are going through is common and will level out as you get to the 'sweet spot' in terms of the right fill amount. Glad you are going well. I heard the gas x strips and the liquid gas drops are good for gas so try that!

>>>>So - 20 minutes on the 'ArcTrainer' - a different type of elliptical trainer. I felt it in my legs and my butt. Exactly where I WANT to feel it, so I'll continue with that machine. I'll also alternate with the other elliptical that involves your arms so I get a balanced workout. My gym got a few of those they seem so clunky maybe b/c I am so short but did try it once and it worn me out!!!

GREATTTT WELCOME, WELCOME TRINA!!! Girl trust me in about 30 days Lippy (as I call her) will be your new best friend she gives you twice the calorie burn for 1/2 the time as the treadmill so its a get machine to workout on! Please check in often!! :thumbup:

Hey Ladies!!! Ebony I didn't realize how fast your date was getting here!! WOW you must be excited!!! I mised the gym all weekend! I had chapter meeting Saturday morning, a date Saturday evening and then we meet again for brunch. Had a great time but here I go again with my dating vs. dieting mindset I gotta leanr to fit them both in. The weather is decent today its a lil overcast but not too hot or too cold so i'll got for a walk. I need to hit the gym tonight even if it just for the elipitical for 30 minutes. I didn't cook this weekend either so I need to get on that today too. :thumbup:

Quick check in made it to the gym did Body Pump! I got tempted to stay home as I was in the shower and I just blocked that thought out and got dressed. Whew! Close call!

Morning Sistas! It was a crazy week didn't make it to the gym and I have a bunch of cases that hit me ith deadline all week. Its an excuse but it is what it is; until it isnt:tt2: I did make it to the gym Saturday for step class and I am going ina few for body pump and maybe body flow we'll see I was whopped last week after class:angry: A/w aside from that I am doing better with getting my food back on track. How all is well!!:tongue:

Hey ladies how are you doing? I have skipped Mon, Tue, and today I am sure. It is too cold to walk outside and really Monday I was sore from my weekend workout. TOM is on but thats just an excuse I use. :0( I always have such a hard time juggling dating and dieting... I've been talking to this new guy and my focus is on that so I am slipping and trippin' I will get back on track this Saturday my energy is really low during TOM anyway and my weekdays are sooo busy. He is a trooper he gets up at 5am to workout! I am thinking Monday, Wed, Friday I should do an early workout and come to work late b/c I need to get at least 2 days in during the week... Ahhh well we'll see!!! Please check in!