tonya66

Okay, I am sure the fill is working and I don't think I will be going back. I noticed last night when I was eating my dinner, it sure didn't take much to fill me up. Then, this morning was our office breakfast and it was my turn to pick it up. So, we all decided Steak & Shake, so I ordered me the cheese scrambler with wheat toast. Okay, I take one bite of the eggs, and decided I would eat 1/2 slice of the wheat toast. Well, I've always been able to eat breat in the past, and plus this was toated, so no biggie right? Well..........wrong - it was long and I was running to the bathroom PBing. Wow, I actually PB'D! I'm excited that I have enough restriction now that I actually PB'd! After 15 1/2 months, I've got real restriction! Thank you thank you thank you! I'm on cloud 9! No more bread for me! I finally have found a food that I cannot eat! Yay! Menu today Bfast - eggs/part of bread (whatever I didn't PB up) Lunch Protein shake (my stomach hurts a bit from yacking so much, I think I will keep it simple) Dinner - we're going out tonight, so not sure, but it will be healthy Exercise - LBWO - I didn't make it to the gym last night to do the lower Body workout, so I will do it today. Wt - still have not weighed, but will on Monday! TOM is around the corner, so the scales might not be nice to me on Monday, but I will still weigh on Monday.

KWLVIS99 - you sure can.

Oh man, you have to show us some pics.....I remeber seeing a baby calf born at my gpas farm. My mom & dad just bought two more hourses, and they are about to breed, thats all my mom talks about are her hourses. lol. Congratulations on your new baby!

Robzmissus - Congratulations!!!!! That is awesome!

I'm staying on plan today because its Friday, and Monday I want to say "I Did It!"

Okay, you have to ask yourself, where do you want to be 10 yrs from now? Overweight, diabetes, dead? Do you want to eventually have children? As Ajoneen stated, you have to look at the bigger picture. Yes, I won't lie, its a little uncomfortable, but uncomfortable, not unbearable. And the outcome is so worth it. I think EVERYONE should be cautious about any type of surgery, surgery is surgery. This is something that only you can decide to do. Will you feel the cuts? No, not at the time they are doing it, but afterwards, you will be a little sore, but for most they say it leaves within a few days, me, I say a week. I was nervous too, you can read thru my journey. I kept it up now ever since I decided to be banded. I'm sure I wrote about my fears too. Talk to the psych eval therapist about your fears as well, maybe they can help calm you. Also, make sure the docs understand and they too can help give you something before to help with your nervousness. Best wishes.

Thanks guys! I am just so ready to be at goal, I'm tired of yo - yoing and I think my latest fill has motivated me some too. I'm ready to be in the best shape of my life by this summer and the only way to do it is EXERCISE.

Wheetsin - I 100% agree! Control starts at birth, you can't let them run all over at 3 & 4, then at 15 decide you are going to be a parent. YOu have to take control the second they are born. If more parents would watch their kids, their would be less kidnappings too! I am not trying to blame parents for kidnappings by any means, the bastards that kidnap the children should be hung by his freaken toe nails and shot, but what I am saying is they will have less of a chance of kidnapping your child if you don't let him run all around the store, or go to the park by himself or whatever they are doing. It's sad that kids can't do this, but its the world we live in today. Its just a fact, their our criminals out there who doesn't care, and your child is a target. I know some parents have no choice but to send their kids off to the school bus, but that is when you have to teach them, if a car even comes close to you - RUN. Don't even give them a chance to ask you a question, RUN. I think I've got the fear in my kids about strangers, and when I say stranger, I mean anyone. They also had a code that if someone showed up to pick them up that they knew, like aunt, uncle, family friend, neighbor, that person was to have a code word that only me & my child knew, if that person didn't tell them the code word, then they were to run for help. Most kidnappings happen by a family friend or someone the child has seen before. So, I wanted to make sure they knew NO ONE had permission to pick them up. We've never had to use the code word, because when something happened that one of the grandparents or aunts were going to pick them up, we made sure they knew it before hand. Its just a scary world out there these days.

Sula - nothing wrong with 53 lbs at all! Congrats! I am still wondering about this fill, I just new I would feel tighter and be finally at my sweet spot. Grrrr. I am a little tighter, but I can still eat regular bites of food. Should I be able to eat bread, steak, and all that stuff? I think I am just going to live with this fill for awhile and see how I do. I'm hoping it kicks in a little tighter in a few weeks. Another thing, I am getting close to TOM, so I'm always loser right before, then I get tight during - so we'll see how it goes. On a good note, I worked out hard last night, my arms feel like Jello. I know tomorrow I will be so sore! But it sure feels good making exercise a part of my life again. I really did miss it! I'm just ready to see the scales start moving again. I will weigh on Monday. It seems I bounce from 175 all the way to 188, back and forth. Last November I was down to 165, what the hell happened? Oh well, it time to take charge, and kick some butt! I WILL be at goal by my 2 yr band anniversary! No doubt, I'm not giving up!

I am staying on plan today because I am on day 4 of not waivering from it and I don't want to break my streak. It feels so good to be in control again!

Here an example of somethig I did, I'm sure my kids will never forget it.....But my daughter, who is a talker, she is a social butterfly, was disrupting class. I got a call from the teacher saying she has been talking during class and would I please talk to her. Well, I did better than "talk" to her, I took off work, and drove right to the school, I enrolled with her! Thats right, I told the principal I would like to be a student for the day, the princiapl LOVED it. So, my daugher was totally mortified when I walked in her class and set right next to her. I even raised my hand and asked the teacher a question. She was in 4th grade at the time, and totally embarrased by my action. I told her how embarrased I was to get a call and if she can't pay attention at school, I will go to school with her. Wouldn't you know, I never had another problem from her again! The teacher and principal both said that they wished more parents would do that and they would have less trouble with kids at school. I tell my kids it is my job as a parent to teach them how to be the best citizens they can be, it is up to them to take what I taught them into the world. Once they leave me, they are on their own but I'm hoping they will learn from the lesson I've taught them. I just wish parents would be parents and quit having kids if you are not going to parent them! It angers me to no end when I read about kids taking guns to shool and killing fellow students. Then when the police show up at the killers house, they find all kinds of stuff in their rooms, right out in the open? Parents didn't even notice they had guns laying out on their dresser. This is when I almost think that the parents should be charged with murder too! I know that is harsh, but they need to pull their heads out of their rear and notice what is going on. I could go on and on about this, but it is something I'm so pasionate about and I honestly don't understand why parents have no control over their kids!

I had a GREAT workout last night, my DH & I went to the gym and I worked my upper body out. I worked it so hard, I felt like mush when I left. But it sure felt good to be back in the gym workout out like i used to do! I'm excited to be back in the program! I can't wait for 1 month from now, because I know if I am consistant, the results will start showing. Menu today Bfast 1/2 cup skim milk, grapenuts cereal (about 1/2 cup) Snack yogurt Lunch tomatoe soup (this is the last of my container, thank gawd, getting tired of it, but it is good) snack - handful of nuts Dinner 1/2 cup of beans & ham - yum Exercise 10:00 am - 15 min on elliptical 2:30 pm - 22 min of HIIT - burned 181 calories, and 1.71 distance Gym - my plan is go tonight and work my lower body - the abs are screaming for crunches!

I had a GREAT workout last night, my DH & I went to the gym and I worked my upper body out. I worked it so hard, I felt like mush when I left. But it sure felt good to be back in the gym workout out like i used to do! I'm excited to be back in the program! I can't wait for 1 month from now, because I know if I am consistant, the results will start showing. Menu today Bfast 1/2 cup skim milk, grapenuts cereal (about 1/2 cup) Snack yogurt Lunch tomatoe soup (this is the last of my container, thank gawd, getting tired of it, but it is good) snack - handful of nuts Dinner 1/2 cup of beans & ham - yum Exercise 10:00 am - 15 min on elliptical 2:30 pm - 22 min of HIIT - burned 181 calories, and 1.71 distance Gym - my plan is go tonight and work my lower body - the abs are screaming for crunches!

Laurend - That is so sad! I hate hearing stories like that, because they all could have been prevented. It just breaks my heart. So sorry for your loss.

Okay - I have to rant about this. I know that we can't be with our kids 24/7, but parents, do you know what your kids are doing? I am appalled at all the stories I see on the News, "13 Year old steals car and has Wreck and kills family" - This happened at 3:00 am in the morning, the family was traveling thru town - the father was driving, the rest of the family were all buckled in asleep. The 13 year old is out with friends and steals another car and goes for joy ride. Its shocking, where was his mother? Why was he out at 3:00 am on a school night at that? The latest, the girl out of Florida was beaten during the day by some other teenagers, they taped it all to put it on Utube, but now they are in jail. They interview one of the suspects mother, who places blame on the victim? The victim evidently said some nasty stuff on Myspace, so what do they do, they beat her and the parents places blame on others? Come on parents, take some control!!!! I'm just outraged at the lack of control parents have on their children. I am by no means saying that all kids should be perfect. But these kids are commiting very serious crimes, which will effect them the rest of their lives. I ask my kids these questions before they are allowed to do anything: 1. Who are you going to be with? (I also double check this to make sure they are telling me the truth) I watch their association very closely. 2. What are you going to be doing? 3. Where are you going to be? 4. When will you be home? And they both know (one is 17, the other is 15) if they can't answer these questions, then the answer is NO. I know that my kids sure are not perfect and have had their share of getting in trouble but nothing that required the law, and I promise you, they are not out at 3:00 am! Nor are they allowed to watch such violence on TV, Internet etc. Yes, I have our computer right out in the middle so everyone is monitored on it. Some might feel I'm over protected, but my kids are not being arrested, they are not beating others up, they are not out stealing, they are both honor roll students and my son recently was faced with a situation and instead of peer pressure he called me to tell me he was not comfortable with what the other boys were wanting to do, so asked me to come pick him up. I didn't ask him any further questions, but later I found out the other boys were meeting up with some older ones to buy them some liqour, they were caught by their parents and it didn't happen. But it could have been a bad situation, they could have got drunk, drove, and killed someone or themselves. I'm glad my son made the right decision and left the situation, I think it is our job as parents to teach them right from wrong, and monitor their actions until they are no longer under our roof. They won't always make the right decisions, but thats our job to help them. Okay, I just had to get that off my chest! It is just so sad to see kids going to jail, parents, please take control!

I hope you find out soon! My insurance was quick about approving me, but I know some takes longer. Your doing good by getting all your stuff done and making progress on the 6 month diet plan, just in case they come back and say you need that. How fortunate you are to have your mother too - thats neat to have a buddy going thru it at the same time!

I want one!!!! I'm so jealous! I'm been watching them on Ebay, hoping to find a good deal. I talked to one girl that bought hers off craigslist for 1/2 the price. How lucky she was to find that deal. I'm hoping to get one very soon!

Hang in there, I do think the band needs to be at least 1/2 full to start feeling something for most people. Some are lucky to never even have to have a fill. I will say that I do have restriction, just not as much as I think I need. I never PB if I eat one too many bites, matter of fact I don't PB at all, I can eat whatever I want. I'm now at 3.9ccs in a 4.cc band. Go figure. When I'm at 4.0 cc's, I'm too full and completely closed up, can't even swallow my own saliva. I'm to the point that I am going to have to really use some self control. I am now measuring my food, I'm no longer "testing" the band, I am using it as a tool. If I only eat 1 cup of food or 3 oz - It does make me full. If I eat 2 or 3 cups, I can eat it, but I'm making myself stop at the bandster portion. It seems to be working. Hang in there and keep getting your fills until you reach the point you cannot. It is frustrating, but I do believe the band can be a valuable tool too. Best wishes to you and congratulations on 16 lbs lost already. That is not bad at all!

After I posted that, I noticed the challenge ends this month, so no way to lose 20 pounds by then.....so, I am changing it to 5.3. Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope...............199...........195...........11...................4 georgia girl....................254...........244...........0............... ...10 darr5380.......................174...........160...........2......... .........14 KarenG.........................179...........173...........0.......... ..........6 Chocolate_Snaps...........274...........260...........0............... ....14 Wannabthin..................197.5........187.5.........2.............. ......8 OH Juli..........................197...........190...........4........... .........7 jfran.............................165...........160...........3....... .............5 Candle..........................190.5.........186..........3.5....... .........4.5 destiny79......................245...........235...........2.......... ..........8 Jennypoo......................194...........184...........2........... ..........8 luvinke.........................220............210..........0......... .............10 Sunshine2.....................181.3.........176.0.......0....... ..........5.3

I'de like to join you guys. I was exercising last year, 6 days a week. But, to make a long story short, I got hurt, had surgery, and was flat on my back for awhile. I'm now 6 months past my surgery (the accident surgery - knee surgery), so in the past few weeks I've been exercising. Not as hard as I want, but I'm working up to it. I'm ready to get back on the loser train again. Here are my stats or goals I would like to do. I am going on vacation in 84 days - but whose counting, so I would like to lose 20 by then. Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope...............199...........195...........11...................4 georgia girl....................254...........244...........0............... ...10 darr5380.......................174...........160...........2......... .........14 KarenG.........................179...........173...........0.......... ..........6 Chocolate_Snaps...........274...........260...........0............... ....14 Wannabthin..................197.5........187.5.........2.............. ......8 OH Juli..........................197...........190...........4........... .........7 jfran.............................165...........160...........3....... .............5 Candle..........................190.5.........186..........3.5....... .........4.5 destiny79......................245...........235...........2.......... ..........8 Jennypoo......................194...........184...........2........... ..........8 luvinke.........................220............210..........0......... .............10 Sunshine2.....................181.3.........161.3.......0.......................20

Thanks ajoneen, you are always so supportive and I really appreciate it.

I'm staying on plan today because I can tell I'm losing again!

Bfast 1/2 cup skim milk mixed with 1/4 cup of raw oatmeal and 1/4 banana and 1 scoop of protein powder, all mixed up in the magic bullet. YUM YUM, it was delish and very filling. Lunch Tomatoe Soup, string cheese Dinner 1/2 cup of beans with a little ham. Exercise 10:00 am - 15 min on elliptical - 137 calories, 127 distance 2:30 pm - None 9:00 pm - Gym - worked upper body Triceps Biceps shoulders Back Chest 10 min on recumbant bike

Bfast 1/2 cup skim milk mixed with 1/4 cup of raw oatmeal and 1/4 banana and 1 scoop of protein powder, all mixed up in the magic bullet. YUM YUM, it was delish and very filling. Lunch Tomatoe Soup, string cheese Dinner 1/2 cup of beans with a little ham. Exercise 10:00 am - 15 min on elliptical - 137 calories, 127 distance 2:30 pm - None 9:00 pm - Gym - worked upper body Triceps Biceps shoulders Back Chest 10 min on recumbant bike

Good to see you both, purpose & sula! I understand about the struggles, TRUST ME! My weight has gotten out of control, I was so depressed and couldn't figure out why I was gaining. I finally got my fill yesterday, I do have some restriction, but I really still don't think I'm at my sweet spot. I will see what happens, I'm going to give it some time and see if I get tighter. Either way, I've had 10 fills now and I'm tired of them so I'm going to have to make it work this time. No more excuses for me. I finally took a good look at what I was eating. I was eating larger portions than bandsters should and I was snacking a lot. So, I have started measuring my food again and I'm doing the 5 day pouch test since I just had a fill. So, I haven't weighed, but I can already feel the difference in my clothes. I've been exercising, but not as hard as I want to. I'm kicking it up some this week. Well, I'll check back later.