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We yesterday was a great day for me. I really hit a NSV and as well, my christmas goal. My dream was to go snow shoeing with my family, something I could not do at 358 lbs. Well... yesterday I did. It was a crisp, clear arctic day. The sky was purple and the air cyrstaline. I snowshoed for 40 minutes with my gang and it was wonderful. As well... it counts towards my exercise. So... I am happy and I am going strong (at least today!!) Dawn Banded April 4th, 2006 Montreal

Thanks so much Boo. It is just what I needed to hear on what has become a rough afternoon. Dawn Banded April 4th, 2006 Montreal Starting 358 Current 216 Goal 179

I think I have been lucky. This has worked well for me. I lost 100lbs in about 5 months. Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal Starting weight- 358 Current- 216 Goal - 179

I just came in from my first couch potato to 5km program workout. It was tough, but awesome at the same time. It was a gorgeous day here - 8 C with no wind and I was running with the sun coming up (9:30 in the Arctic) so it was even more beautiful. Dawn Banded April 4th, 2006 Montreal Fill June 9th Starting - 386 Current - 216 Goal- 179

Yeah sisters are wierd. I have 2 sisters. One is super supportive (and she weighs over 400 lbs) and the other (about 250lbs ) is really not supportive at all. Kind of crazy. I mean I spoke to my sister (non supportive) 2 days ago an she never even asks how I am doing. But I am supposed to care about her cough that won't go away! Geez. What's a girl to do... know lose weight and look fabulous... yep I will try that I think!! Dawn banded April 4th, 2006 Fill June 9th, 2006 Montreal

Good luck Pam!!!! DawnBanded April 4th Fill June 9th Motnreal, Quebec

Neenagh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 congrats to you! Onderland... what a great gift you have given yourself for Christmas. What an inspiration you are!!! I have been working hard and am almost to my Christmas goal ... hopefully!! Dawn Banded April 4th, 2006 Fill June 9th, 2006 Montreal

Good luck Bandiva!! sorry I haven't posted before. I know you will do great!! Dawn Banded April 4th, 2006 Montreal, Quebec Fill June 9th, 2006

Hi Guys, I had 2 good work outs yesterday and one this morning. I think my December total is 12 workouts so far (actually more, but I am only counting 1 a day). So... I hope to make the 16! I am also so close to my Christmas goal that I can taste (ha ha) it. I have 1 more pound to loose to get there. Wish me luck! Dawn Banded April 4^th, 2006 Fill June 9th Montreal, Quebec

Way to go everyone!!!! Dawn Banded April 4^th, 2006<o></o> Fill June 9th Montreal

Thanks for all the great tips everyone! I have just started adding running to my list of activities (albeit really slowly!!) Every weekend I do a run at first 1 k was a killer, but last weekend I did 2.2 so I was really happy. But... I need to get more information on how to really build up to it. thanks for all the tips. Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal Fill June 9th

I am working really hard to get to my own personal goal by Christmas.I want to be 215 by then. Yeseterday I worked out in the morning and weight trained in the evening. I just keep thinking... with this type of support how can I not do it?? Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 <st1:city w:st="on"><st1></st1></st1:city>

Way to go Wheetsin! You look totally fabulous!!! You are such an inspiration for me!!!! Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal Fill June 9th

You guys are sooo great and soooo encouraging. I don't know what I would have done without you. I don't know if I will make it, but I know I will try. How could I not with all of you backing me!!! Thanks so much!! Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal Fill June 9th

Thanks Argon, Yeah... I have decided just to work my --- off and see if I can do it. The problem for me is I start travelling on Monday. I fly to MTL and then work for three days, then my dh and the kids fly to MTL and we all take the train to TO the next day and then it is a few days here and a few days there. Where will I weigh in? Does anyone know how accurate one digital scale is to the next? So... I am hopeful, but trying to be realistic too!!! Thanks for all the support guys!! Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal Fill June 9th

Thanks Cloe, I don't know what's up with my ticker. I hope your knee gets better- that really sucks!! Dawn Banded April 4th, 2006 Montreal Fill June

HI guys, I am thinking I won't make my new Chrismtas goal, and I am not good and not reaching my goals. But... what can I do./ Also, I will be down in Ontario for Christmas with family, so it is going to be really challening the whole way through. What to do!! Well, my goal was 215, but I will try to be happy with whatever the fates toss me. I am working hard (joggged 2.2 k yesterday). Hope you all get to that goal, and if you don't hope you are okay with it Dawn Banded April 4, 2006 Montreal Fill June 9th <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wFDbrR6/"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wFDbrR6/weight.png"></a>

Wow,You guys all look so great in your before and after photos. I have been trying really hard to get my exercise in this week. So far in December am at 7 exercise sessions. My big news is that I jogged yesterday. I did 2.2 K (how does that convert to miles??? I am sooo Canadian). I am happy with that. Glad to see everyone doing so well. 2 weeks until Christmas!!! Dawn <o></o> Banded April 4^th 2006 Fill June 9^th 2006 <st1:city w:st="on"><st1></st1></st1:city><o></o>

Hi Zannie, Congrats on having a family that is willing to support you!!! That is such a big step. For, me, 8 months banded, I eat anything I want, but in small amounts. This morning I had 1/2 a Breakfast sausage and 1/2 a pancake ( a small dollar size one in 1/2) and 1/3 a cupo of no fat yogurt. For lunch I had 1 cup of tomato soup (mixed with water) and some salad. I also had a small cookie mid day. That is how I am. I eat out a lot (I travel for work) so right away I cut my meal in half and usually don't finish that. Good luck to you!!!! You'll do it!!! Dawn Banded April 4th Montreal 358 (starting) 219 current 180 (goal)

You guys are sooooo great!!!! Dawn Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

You guys are sooooo great!!!! Dawn Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006

Boo, nah, my life is nothing like Northern Exposure... well... maybe a bit. But it is our life. Our kids couldn't imagine being anywhere else. I am also lucky because I travel about 6 or 8 times a year for my work so I get to go to Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec on a regular basis. to date this month- exercise...6 seessions so far this month... but it's hard when I travel!! Good luck to you guys!! Dawn Banded April 4^th 2006 Montreal Fill June 9^th 2006

I am sure you will Kynekke!!!! I too thought it was impossible, but over time I am getting there and I'm sure you will too!!! Dawn Banded April 4^th 2006 Montreal fill June 9th 2006

I am sure you will Kynekke!!!! I too thought it was impossible, but over time I am getting there and I'm sure you will too!!! Dawn Banded April 4^th 2006 (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Montreal</st1:City></st1:place>) Fill June 9^th 2006

Thanks guys!!! I am travelling (again today), so I hope I can keep it up with restaurants for the next three days. Dawn Banded April 4th 2006 (Montreal) Fill June 9th 2006