losingjusme

my workout rocked today!! 2.5 miles elliptical 10 miles bike calf stretches all 3 sides - 2x8 torso twists 3x15 ball crunch 3x15 ball bridges 2x12 shoulder press w/ ball 2x12 (2 sets each arm)

to be honest, it all depends on my day. if i have a busy day and time flies, things are great, no droopy eyes on the drive home. if it's slow at work, sometimes it is a chore driving home. i love the feeling of accomplishment that i have done more in the early morning than most people have all day :whoo: i am in SUCH a better mood when i just suck it up and do it. good luck!

there is already an active challenge thread. but you can do both if you'd like... :eek: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/weight-challenge-september-thanksgiving-2007-a-40565/

yup, as stated earlier, there is another thread going and quite already quite active http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/weight-challenge-september-thanksgiving-2007-a-40565/

foodstampchamp - you are looking great. hope you have a quick recovery. ok. i posted these on my blog, and for some stupid reason, i am posting here too. this is me starting in 2001 and going through my last picture session. the "big" image can be found here.

Katie, your format looks great. if you dont want to weigh in weekly, that's fine with us. i just need the accountability .

i am staying on plan Monday cause i didnt today eating wise either (although it was a planned "free" day)

dacer, just log whenever. i will log 1 (or more) times a week. good luck!

wow, 5 pounds on vacation! great job!

and i am pretty much the exact opposite. if i go below 1000-1100 cals a day, i stop losing. i have to consistently hit about 1200 cals average, but i usually really stagger mine. one day i will have 1600, next 1000, then 1200, then 1100, then 1500, etc... keep the body guessing so it doesnt get too comfortable ...

glad to see some familiar and new faces around here. welcome!!

sorry, i'm an Atkins shake girl... LOVE the new Caramel Latte Shakes. throw in freezer and they taste like a frapp from Starbucks!!

that's great darr!

faith, i dunno ... im really really nervous about my goal. i want to do it, but i dunno.. mpalen, that's your call. i will check in weekly. good luck this fall!! no need to thank me at all .. i NEED this challenge!

OK, Thanksgiving day challenge is posted. I am really nervous now, i set a very aggressive goal.. here's the thread. please feel free to join if you'd like! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/weight-challenge-september-thanksgiving-2007-a-40565

OK, nice L O N G challenge. This is September 1st (or whatever day you would like to start) until US Thanksgiving (November 22) - 11 1/2 weeks long. Anyone is free to join. Use this template below. Copy the most recent stats from a previous post and add your name alphabetically. You can weigh in any day you want, but I will be posting mine on Wednesdays. I am setting a very aggressive goal, not sure if i will make it, but i am going to reach for it!! Good luck everyone! Name.............Chall. Start Wt......Current......Chall. Goal......To Go losingjusme...........273.....................273. .............238...............35

faith, i gotta ... October 9 is my 1 year bandiversary and if i drop 21.something pounds i will hit 150 gone in my first year... and then "only" 72 to go til my final goal

i am staying on plan today because it is the first day of a new month, have to set a good example to myself for the other days ...

SEPTEMBER Challenge Name..............................Starting........Loss.......Current.....Goal......ToGo losingjusme..(Christine)..........273.............0.............273.........252..........21 please add your name if you would like to participate in the September challenge. i dont want to assume anyone wants to join. Good luck everyone.

insub, sorry you didnt make it. i forgot to update... Name...............................Starting……....L oss.......Current…....Goal….....ToGo losingjusme..(Christine).........293.............. ..20 .............273...........275............-2 tann.............(Tammy)...........211............ ..... 3..............208..........198............10 Josette......(Josette)..............322……......... ..8..............314...........307.............7 RidinMyHDDream..(Carol)......264.................. 4 ..............260............254............6 FaithMD...............................308......... ........5..............303...........299.......... .6.4 Elisabethsew..(Elisabeth)......275................ .0..............275 ...........265............10 Libra.....(Angela)...................214.......... .......0..............214............208 ............6 glindab.................................282....... .......3.4............278.0..........265.......... .13. Inner_me...(Chris)..................295........... .....0..............295............280 ............15 waterlily1072...(Nicole)...........289........... ....12..............277.............0............. . 0 Rainer...(Lorraine)..................311.......... ......12..............299.............260......... .39 staindgal....(Bridget)..............319........... ....5 8...........313.2...........299..........14.2 jbtullis...(Jonathan)................317.......... ......17.............300............299...... ......1 Insubordination.....................311........... .....11............300.............299............ .1 Squale.................................334…....... ........9.............325……......310….........15 ShaunECook........................256.2........... .....0...........256.2……......245........11.2

yikes, Metal i am so sorry you are having AM problems. i've always been tight in the mornings and now have an Atkins Mocha or Caramel Latte shake. it's my "starbucks frapp" ... and it actually works!!

20 pounds last month!

20 pounds last month!

donna, welcome to the boards! my advice would be to take a day and just start reading threads here. MANY great posts! good luck!

i start from my initial consult with my lap band surgeon. i've been higher but (somehow) lost that bit. i change my ticker - up or down - when i weigh. i need the accountability. i dont want others to notice i gained, so i try to do that as little as possible. remember, this is your time for healing. once you get a good restriction, you'll be great!