LBSept09

I am curious about the morning drink also. I was banned on 09, lost 40 pounds, gained back 20, and need/want to get back on the wagon. I have a spinal cord injury that Lumia my activity, wish it had limited my food intake instead. Lol But, I want to get back on track!

This is me... I need to start over! Such a struggle.

GNC has liquid women's multi vitamin. Love it, but taste is eww. Much like children's chewable. I think they gave a men's also.

I had the same problem. I was eating 1000 cal roughly, and 60 g Protein give or take. The problem being I was eating deli meat, bacon, high fat ground meats, etc. Because they are easy. I started fresh in July; and now trying to eat more fish, chicken ( can't eat white meat, it gets stuck) lean pork and lean ground meats. I am still losing very very slow, but I have an injury and cannot get my heart rate to 140. As long as I am not gaining, I will take the slow loss. Maybe it means it will not come back. Good luck

Decaf !!!!! And careful of the goodies in it. Doesn't take long to rack up one hundred plus cals

Sorry about the auto correct. Of bean is what I typed. Lol. I really need to proof read.

Wal-Mart has a Hurst 15 been soup that is so so so good. It is basically the same recipe as above, but has every different type I'd been you can imagine. Then you simply add the tomatoes and meat of your choice. I have made it with chicken, pork, beef, sausage. There are spice packets all included. Also http://www.hurstbeans.com/ Their website has excellent recipes, if you have questions they answer you right back. Can't say enough good about them!!! Hope this helps.

I think I am in my green zone, but eating takes a great real od concentration now. So if I do not chew everything carefully and swallow small amounts I will get stuck. If steak is tender and rare, I can have a few bites. I think I am over eating right now because I have been lazy with my food choices. The band certainly makes you slow down!!! Not a bad thing.... Good luck!!!

You look great. And I agree, you do not look like you lost lots of weight. I would never had known you ever had a weight issue. Nicely done!! My hubby wants me to do that also. I missed this years birthday, but I am hoping I do not need lots of surgery after to get to a point I can look presentable. Kudos!!! You look fabulous!!!

I have heard others say the fitbit is awesome. I couldn't afford it, but did join anytime fitness. I like myfitnespal much better...

Nicely stated. The band is tool... remember that! You will get out of it what you put into it. I have been banded three years and lost 20 net pounds. Meaning, I spent the last year and a half abusing my tool. I didn't have the right restriction and abused slider foods. I thought I was smarter then the band, but turns out I ended almost back to starting weight. Then I keep putting off getting on track. I was ashamed of failing so didn't want too see my surgeon. In July I finally but the bullet and went to see him. I am at great restriction and mentally in the right place. Best of luck. This site is amazing, Yesss it to your advantage.

Forgot to check in, but stayed the same.

Sometimes when life gets busy, I miss eating lazy... fast bigger bites. . I drink shakes because I am in a hurry and can't take the time to eat right when running for the kids.

Outstanding!!!!! I love the size chart, where did you get that?? Never thought ti do this but it is a great idea

I also an going through this. I hope and believe this mean we are in the green zone, now just need to learn to work with it. No more naughty foods that will cause pb or eating fast... this is what they have been preparing us for all this time. Best of luck everyone!!