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Take Biotion supplement. Biotin is a major component in the natural hair manufacturing process -- it is essential to not only grow new hair, but it also plays a major role in the overall health of skin and nails. You can find it at any store like Walmart, CVS, Walgreen etc. Google it!!

I have taken the CVS brand with 5000 mg. It works great for me.

Welcome to the 10 cc fill club. :thumbup: I am at 10.8 cc right now!! Are you having problems with certain foods? I know for me, Chinese food is not my friend. But sometimes i can eat a whole turkey sandwich with wheat bread....weird.

Try Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home She has some great recipes!

I can understand, how you feel. Do you write down what you eat? That is the only way I can tell, if I need another fill or not. I also take my food journal to my fill doctor to double check.

Just had my 9th fill!! She gave me a 1.0 cc fill, totaling 10.8 cc.

Another good one is SportyPal | Free tracking mobile application for all GPS enabled phones

After 3 Weeks of hardwork on Week 1 of the C25K Program, I am now ready for Week 2!!! Shout out to Nicole for her Podcasts !!

3 MEALS?!?! I ate everything but the potatoes. I guess I need another fill. :thumbup:

Don't feel bad I have 9.8 cc in my band and I am Finally getting some good restriction. I actually PB' for the first time with some Chinese food. I am getting another fill next week. I think a my sweet spot with will be at 10.2 cc.

Update: I started walking 2 miles (add alittle jogging) and lower my calories to 1300. And guess what I lost 2 pounds!!!:scared2: I guess the whole idea of lowering my calories to 1300 scared me :thumbup:, but thanks to the lapband it was a smooth transition for me. I still want to get the BodyBugg but I am saving up for some New Balance 1123 shoes $$.

Hey I just want to start a fun topic tonight. I read from bella71's blog-MY HAPPY PLACE, that she is able to become her own workout cheerleader. Do you see yourself as a workout cheerleader?? If so, what do you say to yourself?

Welcome to the 14 cc club. We have more room to wiggle...

What happen with the meaning " For Better or Worst"??? We all trying to be BETTER for ourselves and our relationship.

Hey any update with your doctor?

Thanks you everyone your suggestions! The Craving Monster is trying to get the best of me

When I have a craving,I have a major problem of overeating. I want to get over the idea of having a “Clean plate”! What do you do if you have a “small” taste for something (candy, cake, etc.), but you can only buy it in a large amount?? Do you NOT buy it at all? Do you eat your portion and give the rest away or throw it away?

I also heard P90x is good.

This will my second time starting that couch to 5k program. I would be happy to complete week one without cheating. :biggrin:

Thanks Bambam31, Jachut, and IAmJacksLapBand for your suggestions. Whew!! Since high school, exercising has always been a big battle with me. I pray I will start to feel the same "satisfaction" that I hear from my current active friends. With my next workout, I am going to focus on increasing my cardio by starting the Couch to 5k program along with using the elliptical machine.

Thank you Sandeee. I guess I should try the couch to 5k program. I will look into the bodybug tool. Do you think i should look for it ebay??

Right now I have hit a big plateau at 366 -365lbs for the past 3 weeks. At 6'1, most of my weight is in the mid section..ugh!! My job is stationary from 9-6pm. In the afternoons, I am walking one mile plus weight training, three times a week. I know that I am building muscle, but should I cut out the weight training and focus only on cardio?? Also my calorie intake average is around 1700-1800. My protein levels are good (80-90 grams). I am STILL trying to lower my carbohydrate intake to at least 70 grams per day. My doctor also suggested that I should lower my calorie intake to 1300-1400. Do you think it is too low for right now?

Thank you for making that site. I have over 200 lbs pounds to lose. When I first visit my Lapband doctor on 07/24/09 I was 430 lbs (had the surgery on 09/22/09), now I am 365lbs. One step at a time!!

Georgia Girl, I agree the doctor's office should cover the difference. Can you go to a different in-network hospital in a different city? Podcasts: These free, varied-BPM workout music mixes for runners, joggers, and power walkers at all levels are designed to build endurance and improve overall conditioning. Go Nicole Yourself!: Couch to 5k Podcast Page - Pop/Hip-hop Podrunner: Intervals - Free Workout Music from dj steve boyett - Trance/Drum & Base

no problem!!!:thumbup: Happy Low Carbing