KrittleKakes

Zumba is the best work out I have every done, just in the fact that it has me coming back every week. I do atleast 3 days a week and everyother week I do 4, if there were more classes offered each week I would go 7 days a week. I feel the work out in just about every area, arms, legs, butt, abs and back. The intensity is really up to you at first its difficult to learn the steps but once you have the basics down you can really start to add in more complex movements. (ei. a plain shuffle compared to a shuffle with hips added in) For the the intensity is just right, I sweat and push myself and can still make it the entire hour. And the best thing about Zumba... Its just fun.

Good news for you! I am 5' also and pre op I weighed 216 with a BMI just under 40 (my surgeon upped my weight to 220 to hit over 40 ) I am on Tricare south and I have been banded. Edit: You probably need a co-morbidity.... I had a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes 6 years ago... that was mine

I take Sea Essentials Liquid Vitamin in the Sea Berry flavor. I get it at GNC and it is worth every penny. I take one ounce every morning and look forward to it, I also take my necessary pills with it as opposed to with water. :biggrin:

Wow! I was just thinking about something last night that I decided to treat myself to when I reach goal! I had a strange urge last night to try on my old rennaisance costume, most of it all is still adjustable, but my favorite piece was the bodice (corset) and it was too big! It over laped by about 2 inches. As pleased as Im about the weight loss, I was a little down about the fact that I would have to give it away. SOOOOO For my final goal, I am going to splurge on an entirely new rennaisance costume! =D Depending on how my stomach skin turns out, I may get a belly dancer costume and take some lessons. or Just a hot new corset.

I don't have Mirena or any other form of birth control/ anti-period meds. However I do believe that its is caused by weight loss. I usually only had a period every 4-6 months, sometimes more or less. In January 2009 I started working on weight loss without the band and managed to lose 17 lbs then plateaued, until surgery, After I lost the 17 lbs I started having a monthly period. I have never had a regular period in my life and it is frustrating, but it is a sign of health so I'm not complaining. Lol but I'm not worried about getting pregnant so yeah..

Normal for some, It jsut depends on your body and mind. We were banded the same day and now we weigh the same.. Except I started at 213 Surgery day...

I start mine tomorrow and I plan on having chocolate Protein shake, with frozen banana and a tbs of Peanut Butter for Breakfast. or maybe just the chocolate protein with instant coffee blended with ice.. tomato soup, perhaps a skinny iced mocha, cheddar cheese soup, broccoli and cheese (Oooooo, I am so going to make that now.. ) sugar free ice cream? anywho I gotta get to making me some soup for tomorrow ^,^

Your not alone there... I am so damn sore today.. Blah, Just don't feel like moving.. going to anyway..

Lol, it was oddly satisfying... =P

Lol, I did the same thing, except I actually licked the fry then through it out the window =P I didn't cheat on my 10 day pre-op Diet ^,^

Woooo! we have the same surgery day!! I go in at 9 am =D can not wait, good luck