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Thanks robyn i'm working on it. i definitely need to figure out when/how to get a fill, because I would say I can eat about 30 oz. per day.

Today 24 oz Water (24) Breakfast: Fajita burger, 4 oz. Refried Beans, 2 oz. 2% cheese, 2 oz. salsa 24 oz water (48) 24 oz water (72) 24 oz water (96) lunch: About 4 oz. shrimp fajita mix, 1.5 oz black bean chips (probably about 20 g carbs net), 1 oz. sour cream, 1 oz salsa, 2 oz. chunky guacamole (i.e. chopped avocado & veggies, not pureed), and 2-3 oz. queso. --I'm doing the atkins style limit carbs, not fat. I had big breakfast and lunch, so I will probably scale it down for dinner. I am also definitely working out. I'm just trying to figure out what works and doesn't work. btw, all above is homemade, so i know exactly what is in it -- Did 40 minute workout (Denise Austin Cardio Dance & Sculpt - Warm up, cardio, first half of Sculpt/strength, and cooldown) 24 oz water (120) 24 oz water (144) Snack: 1/2 oz. nuts 24 oz water (168) Dinner: Same as lunch Dessert: Low-carb ice cream bar (6g carb) 24 oz water (192) So today is the day I test my limits...

Yesterday: 24 oz Water (24) Breakfast: Fajita Burger, 4 oz. refried Beans, 2 oz. 2% cheese, 2 oz. salsa, 1 oz. mixed nuts. 24 oz water (48) 24 oz water (72) 24 oz water (96) Lunch: Mozzarella cheese (4-6 oz.), 1.5 roma tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, 1 oz. mixed nuts 24 oz water (120) 24 oz water (144) Walk 30 Minutes Dinner: Tuna burger with asian sauce 24 oz water (168) Snack: 2 oz. mixed nuts

have a good walk! good water! goodnight!

Ok did 30 minute dvd workout. Feel better about the ice cream now Also 24 oz. more Water (168 oz. total) PS ROBYN WOOHOO on the -3 lbs! Congrats babe! And wtg ang for losing a lb! And welcome to your collarbones! we're all such big losers :mad:

thanks robyn. i think as soon as i'm done watching this tv show i'll try to work off some of those carbs!

I just use & refill a 24 oz. bottle of water. I start first thing in the morning (after weighing), and make sure I drink at least that much before breakfast. Then an hour after eating, start up again. I drink as much as I can between every meal, then usually 24 oz. after dinner before bed. I just love water and have an oral fixation, so it helps me not overeat if i keep drinking

Ok had some dinner! Tuna burger with asian sauce, 2 oz. cheese

24 oz. water (total 144 oz.)

Another snack: 1 oz. nuts 24 oz. water (total 120 oz.)

I'm open and have had no issues with it. I might not bring it up to someone all the time, because sometimes its annoying and can monopolize a conversation, but I feel like most everyone important to me knows. I choose my choice, and that's the bottom line for me.

Cynthia I am soooooo excited for you! I know you have had a difficult case, but now that you have your tool, you are going to kickass and take names! If you lost 60 lbs. without a band, just imagine what you will be able to do now!!!! 4-6 weeks first fill, sounds about right. I had mine right at 4 weeks, which was right about when I started to get hungry. And starting exercise right away does soooooooo much for healing and for just starting good habits. In sum: You go girl!

1) Lost 75 lbs!!! That's a new one (as of today), and it is the biggest thing in my life right now. 2) Moved to New Orleans. Most fearless thing I've ever done. 3) Lived in NYC for 4 years. 4) Took a second spring break senior year and went to Italy for a week to visit a friend. 5) Had my car, ipod, and sunglasses stolen, then had my computer die two days later. Didn't give up or move home.

Well, ladies, today I indulged. But I don't feel guilty about it. One of my friends here has been out of town a lot, and we made a lunch date today. Here's the rub: 9:30am wake up (like clockwork) Drink 24 oz. water (24 oz. total) Do 20 minute workout Drink 24 oz. water (48 oz. total) 12:30ish-1ish: Eat lunch at my FAVORITE sushi place, ninja. Eat probably 1.5 rolls (12 pieces). Peel off as much rice as I can (probably about 1/2c - 3/4 c - A LOT) Drink about 24 oz. at lunch (72 oz. total) 1:30ish - Ice cream cone, all of it. Single scoop (Flavors: I Scream Fudge and Creole Cream Cheese on a sugar cone). Sugar overload, but totally worth it. 2-5ish - Shop (Best Buy, Target) 5ish (drive home) - Snack on SBDiet Nut mix (cashew, macademia, almond). Probably about 1 oz. Drink 24 oz. water (96 oz. total) For dinner, I am thinking I will do a tuna burger to watch my carbs. I'm still hungry, but I'm going to finish this water and then make dinner. And tonight I WILL do another workout, even if its 10-20minutes. So go ahead, hold me accountable. I ate bad food, but I enjoyed it, I didn't overeat or binge, and I don't feel guilty.

Cynthia woohoo!!! I'm so happy for you that you're banded now. I can't wait to hear the stories of restriction!!!!!

Got up this morning and I am at 258!

Late Night Snack! So Hungry! Really tummy growling. So I had a beef/veggie/cheese/low-fat-sour-cream/asian-seasoning mixture (leftovers). Plus 24 oz. more Water. Now time for bed!

No I should, i just am not motivated at all!!!!!!!!

Robyn My stuff for today is post #5

Wake up 9:15am Drink 24 oz. Water (total 24) 10:45-11:00am/ Meal 1 Tuna burger (3.2 oz), 4 tbsp asian sauce, 2 oz. mixed nuts Drink 24 oz. water (total 48) Drink 24 oz. water w/ 1 crystal light on-the-go (total 72 oz.) 2:25-2:45pm/ Meal 2 Fajita burger (2 oz), 4 tbsp. salsa, 4 oz. refried Beans, 2 oz. 2% cheddar Drink 24 oz. water (total 96 oz.) 5:10-5:20pm/ Snack 1 oz. turkey pepperoni, 1.5 oz. cheese cubes Drink 24 oz. water (total 120 oz.) Drink 24 oz. water (total 144 oz.) 7:35-7:50pm/ Meal 3 Weight Watchers Smart Ones Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

One thing I'm always good about is Water. Oh and I decided to eat something sweet, and found a small serving of SF Jello. That's hittin the spot.

used to. not anymore. and i KNOW my portions are out of control. so i need to.

So I'll just try to remember/guess Breakfast - 93% ground beef, onion, peppers, asian sauces (rice vinegar, lite soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar splenda), sour cream, cheese cubes Snack - Mixed nuts lunch - Two tuna burgers with asian sauce (rice vinegar, lite soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar splenda) dinner - Ground beef w/ sour cream & cheese. Big Portion Water - ummm I'm thinking 72 oz? Maybe 96 so far. Exercise - 30 minutes denise austin

They are free if I go to Dr H. But I am living in NOLA, so that's hard to arrange. Anywhere else it will be $250 first visit, $150 thereafter.

Weather is good. Hot. Humid. Rains every day usually, sometimes twice a day. I love it though, because it happens at off times and I usually don't get caught in it. I'm a big fan.