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Only thing I would change would to have learned in my youth that exercise and good diet choices would have prevented this.

Beef Jerky, soy nuts, almonds

Sweat is just fat crying.

Just remember not to allow yourself to fall into the light and more reps falicy. Just think about it this way, what good are 5 lb weights doing when you lift that just by lifting a bag of sugar. You should challenge yourself always. If you have a child that you still lift daily or you grocery shop (think of the weight of those bags), why limit yourself to 5 lb weights when for your daily life you need to strengthen those muscles just to do daily things.

That is awesome! Every little change adds up to BIG results

Mashed Califlower instead of potatos, my family can't tell the difference. Also love spaghetti squash instead of pasta.

Yep happens to me everytime - doc always has the smelling salts ready - Vasovagal reaction

I was able to stop using my machine recently. I was having trouble sleeping so I went and had another sleep study and sure enough no more apnea! I love not having to sleep with a machine, however I still snore slightly.

I was a pro at losing weight pre-band - just could not keep it off. So the band helps me keep it off. I have never regretted it.

I love this NSV and remember when I too dired all my clothes for the first time with no fear of them shrinking! Yeah us!

I too went through this and had my first aha moment as well. it is when I realized just how much control food had on my life.

I started at 277 and 16 months later I am at 197. I lost the majority of my weight in the first 8 months. Since then it has been slow but steady

MJ23 did you go in for regular fills? I understand what you mean and if I am being honest with myself I have to say it is not what I expected either. It is NOT easy and yes it takes effort. That effort is what we need though, we need to diet and be aware of what we are eating and we do need to exercise. It makes us accountable. All and all the band has been invaluable to make me really see the addiction to food I have. So with therapy and the band I know I will succeed. Good luck to you

Are you on a high protein low carb diet? If so, this can do it.

Started at 280, 46 yo and loved it, I still run today, three years later

You should be proud! Great job

Yummy! I will have to try that

I use Any Whey - it is flavorless (almost) and I add it to my coffee in the am (20 g of protein) my cottage cheese or soup at lunch, etc.

Hang in there you have done amazing. I am sure that you would rather see yourself jiggling then at 441 pounds doing zumba- yes?

pineapple juice works great for me

Yep Jeans - never really wore them before, now I wear them whenever I can.

Clear liquids for three days and then mushies. It is funny but every practice is different. Good luck!

Refried beans from Taco Bell - Cottage cheese - cream soup

Do various ab/core exercises every day- no issues.

Wouldn't the surgery help you to concieve, since it would help you to lose the weight? It may be that your husband loves you and wants you to be healthy and do this with him and not that he prefers you look a certain way. I know for me, my partner is not the healthest weight and I try to encourage dieting, etc. but it is certainly not because I want her to look a certain way, I want her to be healthy. I hope it works out for you, it can be a very emotional time for the two of you, trying to have a baby, lose weight etc. Good luck and God Bless!