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I haven't posted in over a month. When my digital scale died in mid-Dec, it seemed like a licsense to cheat. I am so scared to weigh in, as I know I have gained weight. I really need to go back to basics, but I keep putting it off until tomorrow. Definately need to either fix the scale, or get a new one, so I can acess the damage and start over. Wish me luck!

I agree. Last season was the first one I watched, so I had nothing to compare it to, and enjoyed it. I hope the rest of the green team goes home next. There's so much anger - its not healthy, and I'm sure makes everyone else uneasy. At this point, I also wouldn't be sad to see Michael or the red chick go, and although I have nothing against them, I have no feelings for the black team.

I understand Shape-ups are really good too! I couldn't find the style I wanted, and was desperate for a new pair of walking shoes. I 'settled' for therashoe, and I'm totally happy with them. You can buy them at K-mart, and they are only $20.

Good luck on Feb 1st. I was banded in Jun at NYU and so happy I did it.

I wanted to buy the ankle boot shape-up, but I couldn't find them, so I bought an imitation brand at K-mart called Therashoe. The shoes only cost $20, and are so comfortable. And I really noticed how much they have toned up my legs. I plan to get the flip-flops when the weather gets warmer. I highly recommend them.

Cheri, Congratulations on being so close to your goal. I rooting for you to make it. Even if if you don't loose another pound, you have a lot to celebrate on your birthday.

I'm glad Danny won. I wouldn't have recognized him, He really looked HOT! And I'm also glad it was Rebecca, and not Tracey, who won the $100,000. Will all the weight they lost, where's the hanging flab? Rudy, Danny & Daniel all had huge man boobs that have miraculously disappeared.

I managed to loose the lbs I gained over Thanksgiving. Some of the dished were quite salty. Last week was bad. I couldn't keep foods down. I should have gone to liquids the first day it happened, but I had several dinners scheduled, and thought if I ate slow & chewed well, I would be okay. No such luck! So I behaved over the weekend, and just had some turkey/orzo soup. So far, so good.

Me too!!!!

November was a disater for me. Its gotten colder here and barely did any walking. I finally saw the movie Mamma Mia, which got me to dig out my Abba Greatest Hits. I've been dancing to it for 30-45 min 3 times a week, so at least I'm burning off calories, plus having fun. Congratulations to everyone who made their goal, or at least tried.

On Thanksgiving, when I got on the scale, I was half-pound short of my 50 lb goal. I was thrilled. On Thanksgiving, I ate a LITTLE of everything. Took a 15 minute break over the main course to PB from the turkey. TMI. Fortunately, I sent the leftover dessert home with a friend, but have been eating leftover ever since, and have had turkey a couple of times since, with disastrous results each time. Tonight I spent over 1.5 hrs sliming. The dogs enjoyed the rest of the turkey. I learned my lesson. I put on 3.5 lbs since Thanksgiving. Hoping its Water weight, and plan to start exercising again tomorrow to get it off quick.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I had a few friends over and it was a lovely evening. I got to taste everything, and was smart enough to send the leftover pumpkin cheesecake home with someone. Lots of leftovers, but all healthy (except a small container of stuffing). The next month will be quite a challenge.

Well, I was half pound short of my 50 lb goal. Quite thrilled with that! Congratulations to all who met goal or at least tried. On to the New Year New You challenge.

I was sad to see Allen go. I rooting for Danny.

I also count my weight loss from when I started my 2 week pre-op diet.

I'm also hypothyroid. Hypothyroidism does affect weight loss, and also fatigue. Calcium supplements, and sometimes soy, can affect the absorption of your medication, so if you are taking a calcium supplement, allow at least 4 hours before or after taking your medication.

I had a 2 day pre-op liquid diet and a 10 day post-op liquid diet. The last week was sheer torture. I was banded on Jun 8, and haven't had a shake since. I went for protein powder that had high amounts of protien grams so I wouldn't have to drink as many. I highly recommend getting some Unjury chicken broth protein powder. It has 21g protein per serving, provides a shake alternative, and is very comforting after surgery. Another alternative is Isopure Zero Carb protein drinks. A 20oz bottle has 42g protein. Good luck!

I tried on a sweater today that I had bought quite a few years ago to wear for Thanksgiving, but never wore it beacuse it was too tight. It fit! And the best part - its a medium!!! Woo! Woo!

Congratulations on making your goal! Short of a miracle, I won't make mine. But I'm only about 2 lbs short of my 50 lb goal, which I had hoped to reach by Halloween. I would be absolutely thrilled if I can reach that by Turkey Day. Joan

I totally agree with Georgia Girl & some of the other posters. I was sorry to see Roberta go. Rudy has given total BS reasons for his vote the past 2 weeks. I don't mind him playing to win. Just have the guts to admit why you're voting the person off. I'm rooting for Danny or Allen.

Welcome, and congratulations on your great weight loss.

You could bring a stuffing, and load it up with protein - pureed chicken or pork, eggs, some unflavored protein powder or chicken broth protein powder, fruits & veggies.

Congrats to all of you who have already met the challenge. Great job! For the rest of us, we still have time. Let's hang in there.

I'm focusing on the Turkey Day Challenge. Also signed up for the New Year, Nre You challenge. I can't even begin to think abot Valentine's at this stage.

I was really sad to see Shay go and was specially disappointed with Rudy. I believe he voted her off because she was a bigger threat. Amanda should have gone. She has really not done well this season. I taped the show, and thought that the DVR cut off the ending by not showing Shay's transformation. So I went online, and was able to see it on hulu.com She is down to 238 lbs & seems to have such a new great attitude.