KEtlinger

One year and a month. Loving my collar bones!!! I cant wait to wear my strapeless dress come summer!!!! Every now and then at work i catch myself tapping on my colloar bones with my pen- its a little luxury that I am getting very used to!

HEy!!! You look fantastic!!! How are things going? Congrats on 100!!!!

Hey!!! Sorry I have been AWOL.. busy with work and the gym and everything. Things are going well... still losing I have had a few fills so the weight is just dropping off. I am putting new pcis up form Halloween. How are you? How are things going?

Thanks for the tattoo comment. The wrist didnt hurt, but I also have my spine done and that didnt hurt either. Its more like a constant bee sting. What do you plan on getting?

Nice! The tattoo means "heal the warrior" congrats as well. Hope you put up the new work on the tattoo.

Saw all your ink. I just had my first one done last week. I must also say congrats on your success!

Thanks! I thought it would hurt- but I either must have a higg pain tolerance or I was just so excited to get it. Weight is dropping like crazy- running on the beach helps a lot. How about you? How are things in your world?

Hey- thanks for your response to my blog. I was banded on Jan 22 2009- I exercise everyday. Normally I run 2 miles on the treadmill every other day. I also am intot he Jillian Michales workout. She is insane but worth the pain. If I am not in the mood for either I sit on my workout ball with 5 lbs weights and do something- sit up or just arms.

I have thus far lost about 50 lbs. On average about 15-18 lbs a month.

in bewtween my meals I noramlly do a protein drink like Nectar- Ice Tea or Roadside Lemonade. that helps with my energy and my stamina for workouts. I drink one 30 mintues before working out and then right after- that is when the body takes in the most portien.

But let me know if you have any other questions. I am super disciplines with this stuff and really careful with my food. But i have found the joy in working out when i try on new clothes!!

Absolutley!!!! I am with you in teh age range boat. Its hard to find people our age. Anything you need to talk about. I have beenaded for 2 1/2 months and everything is great. Message me anytime!! Welcome aboard!!

Hello KellyBug! I love your user name I have a VW Beetle and my friends call me KellyBug! Welcome to the site! Are you banded or pre-band? Send me a message anytime! I am 2 months out and feeling fabulous!!

It keeps getting better!!

Nectar Ice Tea

Calories 90

Fat 0

Sat. Fat 0

Trans Fat 0

Cholest. <5mg

Sodium 60 mg

Potassium 120mg

Carbs 0

Diet. Fiber 0

Sugars 0

Protein 23g

Lemonade one is the same. Also its Apartame Free.

Oh also this is thankfully one of those shakes that only taks 8oz of water to mix it. So its not a huge undertaking.

Whoo hoooo! Almost 2 months out! Today I had to give in and buy new jeans... size 16!!!! I cant believe I am shopping for pants and dresses in a 16!!!! 16 people!!! Whooo hooo!!! The best part about it is I will need new ones in another 2 months.. I cant wait!!!

Thanks for the comments on the photo! Nice to know people are out there for support!

Hey All! 6 weeks after banding and down 35 lbs...just ran my fastest mile today of 10:11... whooo hooo!!! I also recently picked up 35 lbs at the gym and that was an eye opener... holding the weight you have lost and struggling is a surreal feeling... if your able to life yet.. try... even just 10 lbs will open your eye to the possibilities that are before you. Keep it up everyone!