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Everything posted by CASSIEME1
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Has anyone taken up Bycyling?
Does it count to ride the bikes in thegym.do they work on trimming the legs
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March 2010 Mile Challenge
my goal is 10 miles a day.i do 4miles on the treadmill, 2 on the elliptical or the crosstrainer and 4 on the bike.my goal is to work the fat off my knees and really work on my thighs.i was already doing 6 to 7 miles a day doing my daily 2 hr work outs, than i decided that i would go for 10 a day. no pain no gain
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April 2010 Mile Challenge
My goal is 30-50 miles a week
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banded...lost 110lbs Gained back 130lbs-new start
your health is the most important thing.you shouldn't have the knee problems,your wt is affecting your knees.you have 2 small children, in order to take care ofd them you have to take care of you.you need to be around for your children
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no more diabetic meds
I was on glucophage started out taking 500mg bid as needed usually only took once a day than cut to 250mg daily than 125mg daily only if bs >100,prior to that glucotrol 10mg bid and i forgot the other med its been 3yrs since i took that one. Never on insulin
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Banded on 12/30/2009 and need support
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Banded on 12/30/2009 and need support
hang in there girl, this to shall pass.you're not alone I too am a s-l-o-w!loooseer! everyone says slpwer is better it sure doesn't feel that way.i was banded 12/23/08.and down 56lbs.in a size 10 goal size 8.my medical dr. is thrilled,he has taken me off my diabetes medication.when told his nuse,"she this lady she is half the size she was,in a minute i won't recognize her"yet i still feel fat as the back of a hippopotmus a$$.we'll all journey together!
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It finally happened... good-bye, breads and pasta!
I eat what i can tolerate.yogart, carnationatio instant breakfast,chili soup.no carbs, noproblem
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weight loss surgery clause
the job can do that no matter what insurance carrier you have.i have bc/bs my job has a wls/treatment clause.i ended up using charge cards.because i wanted it so bad i still wish i had more available on my card to have gotten the bypass.but on a more positive note on yesterday 3/22 my medicine doctor took me off my diabetic medication.so i can see some good behind all this hard work.
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Went in to see my Doc today..Great News!!!
congratulations! i went to my doctor today he took me off my meds
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no more diabetic meds
hey guys hang in there! i went to my medicine doctor today and he took me off my medications talk about a milestone.Hopefully there is more to come .makes me feel good and that my hard work is paying off.:confused::thumbup::wub::redface::thumbup:
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March 2010 Mile Challenge
my goal is 10 miles a day it usually takes me 2 hours in the gym,4miles on the treadmill -1hr2miles onthe elliptical 12 hr 4 miles on the bike 22 minutes.or 45min45min12hour:thumbup:
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Worried about my big thighs pre-surgery...
I have hugh thighs was banded 12/08.my thighs are smaller yet bigger than i want them.i was in a size 16 now in a 10 goal an 8.i havent measured my hugh thighs b/c i hate them so.to me i look like the backmof a hippopotomus a$$ by the thighs and butt. But!!!!!!i'm working on them daily my goal is to do 10-miles a on the machines in the gym.this is my 3rd week. Daily i feel the soreness and tiredness in my legs and thighs so eventually something has to happen
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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor 2010 Goal Challenge: Let's do this!!
I WISH I COULD DO 30 MINUTES A DAY. I DO 2-2AND1/2 HRS A DAYIN THE GYM.MY GOAL IN THE GYM FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS HAS BEEN 10 MILES A DAY:wub:. THATS WHAT I DO. I GUESS I HAVEN'T HIT THAT SWEET SPOT B/C MY MD SAYS THAT I AM NOT SUPPOSED TO WORK OUT THAT HARD.:tongue2: YET I AM GETTING READY TO ADD 2 DAYS OF AROEBICS IN ADDITION TO 5 DAYS IN THE GYM:thumbup:
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Has anyone used the Fill Centers USA?
I have never heard of band fill centers, are they cheaper than md office visits
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LONG plateau after 60 lbs lost~ need a kick start
great job,i really admire your success
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Can you suggest a reasonable weight?
I agree i say go for what will make you happy.my medicine doctor and i never agree he just laughs and say,"you're going to do what you want to anyway
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I know it's not easy but ...
My gift to myself willbe that by my 50th birthday ibe 2 and maintain my goal weight of 130lbs.1 and 1/2 years to get there wish me luck and gods grace
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do I need a fill?
The main point is are you losing weight? @my dr. Office they ask if u can eat steak maybe you shouldn't be able to eat steak.yet still check with your dr.
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March 2010 Mile Challenge
i have done 70 miles so far this month
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is this legal???
I was a self pay the fills were covered for a year.if your insurance dosen't cover wls it doesn't cover fills
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March 2010 Mile Challenge
How do i join the miles challenge
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Weight Gain after joining gym?
I have a ? Can u exercise too much,and hinder your wtloss.my daily goal now is 10miles on the cardio-machines a day.treadmill, elliptical , bike and cross trainer
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Cereal Alert at Target
Thanks will try the cereal probably dyr as a snack for protein.dont do well with milk
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188 lbs and counting
I find with the lapband exercise is a must but with the bypass it is not! Your best bet is the bypass