losingjusme

when i was first banded (yes, even at 400 pounds) i exercised. the weight fell off of me. i lost 100 pounds in just over 6 months. yes, i was following the main bandster rules, but what made a difference was working out 5-8 times a week. after i hit about 135-140 pounds lost, i started slacking on the exercise. i didnt want to ... i was working hard and had a 4 year old daughter with horrible sleep habits. i've lost maybe 20 pounds since then. yep, still follow the bandster rules 95% of the time... but i didnt exercise like i did when i first started. i'd go running maybe 2-3 times a week to train for my 15K, but even that, i'd make excuses... now that i'm pregnant, i havent exercised since early June. morning sickness and exhaustion really got to me. but you know what - those are excuses. excuses got me fat in the first place and i'm sure as all that excuses are not going to keep me fat. so despite being exhausted (morning sickness finally has gone away), i am making the committment to go to the gym a few times a week. just freaking do it. if you are exhausted in the morning, go in the early afternoon after a nap maybe. quit making excuses and start really losing the weight. if i, a former 402.5 pound couch potato, can do it - i truly believe anyone can...

there are entire forums devoted to band issues. this is rants and raves - OFF TOPIC as it states. if you do not like off topic items, you may want to stick to the band forums such as: Introductions - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum PRE-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum POST-Operation Lap-band Surgery Questions & Answers (NEW) - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum Frequently Asked Questions (NEW!) - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum General Lap-Band Surgery Discussion - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum Lap-Band Fills - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum food and Nutrition - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum Fitness & Exercise - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum General Lap-Band Support - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum Lap Band Buddies / Mentors (NEW!) - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum see - LOTS of forums on LBT for lap band. best of luck to you.

oh oh oh OH! can i change my post...? i'm agreeing just to agree so i can appear cooooooool :cry_smile: :drool:

posting just to post ...

welcome Julie.... welcome to LBT. the band really is a good tool to not only help you get the weight off, but KEEP the weight off... sure we can 'diet' but how many more times do you really want to diet?? best of luck to you next week and beyond.

the only affect we (dallas) will be affected is maybe rain and hopefully cooler temps. heard on the news today today was day 11 of over 100 degree temps and 17 out of 18 days over 100... GAHHHHHHHHHH!

lulu - me too ... im in DFW too... gahhhhhh!!!!!!!

wasa, what a great post. i find the above especially true... there is a great need to change the mindset. celebrating does not have to be with food. you lost 15 pounds??! THAT'S WONDERFUL ... go get some smelly stuff from Bath and Body... you lost 50 pounds?! FABULOUS - get a pedi from a nice salon. pamper yourself... take care of yourself... its worth it. and you didnt mention this but in regards to cravings... if you are really graving something, take a toddler fork and you get ONE BITE. that's all you need....

hi, mods are located at the very bottom of the sub-forum main page (August 2008 bandsters home page for example)... i've gone ahead and made that thread a sticky. have a great day.

you may be a tad too tight and if you're like me, you may get tighter in a few days. take it easy with for a couple days (liquids/mushies) if you aggravated your stomach and if its not better maybe a slight unfill is needed

i cant say ... i really wish i could... :wink2:

lol........................

sorry ... it's early, i meant Chickie ... editing post now

chickie, zip me your nike+ user name and i'll add you to the challenge if you want.... great... just what i need, one more person to kick my ass...

Cheryl Ann, i suggest a slight unfill especially if you are PB'ing daily. this is NOT good for your band. you may want to visit the complication section to get some ideas of what happens with a slip. best of luck to you.

MEEE????? post with a hidden meaning... never ever ever... :biggrin:

posting just to say no comment....

a mons lift is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GREAT JOB!! i agree - stretching is fantastic! i try to do it even on my 'off' days ... keep it up, it gets much better and a lot easier and then you start searching for things to challenge yourself even further. good luck!

i started out very S L O W... i think my first exercise "session" was on the treadmill for about 5 minutes at 2-2.5 MPH. but i went consistently. every other day i went to the gym. at first, it took me longer to drive there than to exercise, but i gradually built up. dont get discouraged, you can do it!!

congratulations! that is fabulous and you came SOOOO close to your goal, i bet next time, you'll smash it!

that is FABULOUS!! congrats!

justapostin...

whos - i have the 205 (didnt need the HR monitor) and love love love it!! look on Amazon for deals.

OMG you gals look stunning! Jachut - congrats on breaking the hour! that's amazing!! Chickie - all i saw truly was sleek, powerful and graceful!!! and She - i have you beat hands down. i have not exercised one minute since my 5K early June.... i suck so horribly bad!