plp1988

Must agree with everyone that has said it is better , I have been married for 28 yrs and its like staring over again, finding each other for the first time with the weight loss, The energy level is great :thumbup:.

Hi, I am late but I hope not to late to join the support group. I would love to be apart of it, not only to get support but hopefully to give some to. Did it start?Please get in touch with me to let me know what I have to do, my email is plp1988@aol.com. As I had stated before I live in Union, NJ

Hi, l was thinking about coming back on, and here I am thankful it comes on my phone so I can see it. I am still having the same issues not so much the exercise because I do that at least 4 to 5 times a week, but what good is that if you come home and eat everything in site, ok you may be heart healthly but I want and need the weight lost. I feel like I am fighting a loosing battle and I am the enemy...lol, again maybe we can help each other or something. I am in the Union, Nj area.

CONGRATS!!!!! You look GREAT.......keep up the good job. Thanks for posts your picture yes they do give me motivation. Because it seems like its taken me forever to reach my goals plus a few set backs, but seeing you tells me to keep pushing again....YOU look BEAUIFUL!!!!!

Hi, I hate when i get food struck it is the worst, but I have learned pretty much what to eat, but some sometimes that craven takes over. How are you doing so far this week? I have done pretty well so far. Do you exercise? I try to go at least 3 times a week and i walk 2 times on a good week. What kind of foods do you eat? I eat mostly salads with chicken or fish and vegetables. I pretty much bake everything. Hoping all is well. waiting to hear from you.:smile2:

Hi, Busy weekend just getting a chance to say hi, How did you do over this weekend? Well I did pretty good Friday night, Saturday, OMG Sunday evening came and it was over...lol, but I will get back on track tomorrow, Starting with yogurt and a fruit..Well I hope we have a better week.:smile:

Hi, sounds good to me I live in Union, NJ, I truly feel your pain about the food monster(smile), mine happen at night I can do so well all day go to the gym or walk and come home and eat everything in sight, I told my daughter (22) no more junk food in this house. Lets try and think of something to do when we feel the need to eat more then we should..or lets write down what we eat and then share it with each other. I am trying to keep more fruit in the house like I did in the beginning. So let me know what you think.

Hi, I am looking for a buddy/mentor, I live in Central Jersey, I understand what you are saying I feel the same way talking to my husband and kids they real do not understand. I have been band since Nov 28, 2007, and yes it has been a long journey, and still have not reached my goal. Lost 82lb and in the last year I have gained 31 back, I had lost my motivation, but now I am real trying again. How far south are you? Maybe we can help each other.

Need Mentor/Buddy, Was banded in 2007 did very well lost 82 lbs but in this last yr I have gained back 31 lb and need to still lose about 90 more, but I have lost my motivation and focus.Please some one HELP!!!!!!

Hi, I will be 52 in November, married with 3 grown children, and 3 beautiful grandchildren. I have been on this site for a while but I am new to witting on here. I have been band for 4 year come November 28. By Dr. Michael Nausbaum Livingston, NJ. I Started this journey weighting 331 lost 82 lbs:smile:, In the last year I have put 31 lbs :thumbup: back on bring me to 280. I have falling off the wagon a bite, because I snack a little more then I should, I still tried to eat healthy chicken and fish baked, vegetables and lots of salads. I lost my motivation and focus. I was at a gym were it was just equipment and I think I got bored, so I have since rejoined a gym with classes hoping that will spark motivation and put my focus back on ME:smile2:. I still get fills, I just had one about 2 weeks ago. My other Dr. wants to put me on this pill to help curb my appetite. Must wait on some test I took because of some family health issues. So I would like any other suggestion from a someone......PLEASE HELP.....I do not want to lose this battle I come to far. Need to lose at least another 90 to 100 lbs.

Hi, I am new to this, I was banded in 2007 and have not reached my goal yet. I am at stand still. For some reason I have started snacking on junk food, candy cookies....etc. If anyone can give me some pointers on how to get back on track. I would appreciate it.