Juliat

This is after 67 pounds. I have about 20 pounds to go. The ones in red are before and the ones in black are after. I still can't tell a difference. LOL

Julia checking in.. Stayed at 165

I was telling my family at Thanksgiving how I wanted to be able to rip out the dang thing and put it aside just for one day. But in reality, it's just not the way I am anymore. I enjoyed my mini-portion I think more than they did their gorging. My weight loss is really slow compared to people in my support group. Yesterday, when I went in to get a fill I was dang happy I lost 16 pounds since my fill in June. That's 16 pounds gone that will never come back. I've lost 60 pounds since September of 2010 and I couldn't be more tickled. Don't focus on what isn't happening, but focus on what is. If you remove the band, there's that chance you'll gain that hard 60 back. Good luck to you! Take care, Julia

Julia checking in at 165. Lost 2 pounds. Had a fill yesterday and hope to get back to my consistent losing ways

Name, real or screen~ Juliat Age~ 42 Weight on December 1st~ 167 Goal weight for December 29th~ 159 Dietary goal for December~ Stop eating so many snacks Exercise goal for December~ Keep on walking Personal goal for December~ Focus on me Date banded~ 9-28-2010 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 58 One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ No more meds

Julia checking in at 165! Yea! Lost 2 pounds

I bought a Harley! Losing weight + midlife crisis = 2007 HD Sportster 1200 XL

Julia checking in at 167. Lost 1 pound!

ROTFLMAO!! what a hoot...

Sorry I'm late. Julia checking in at the same weight - 168

I love these even though I've never made my goal. LOL Name, real or screen~Juliat Age~ 41 (42 - Oct 18th) Weight on October 1st~ 168 Goal Weight for October 29th~ 162 Exercise Goal for October~ Walk more.. It's the only thing I like Dietary Goal for October~ Keep eating naturally and not processed Personal Goal for October~ Go on my first group motorcycle ride Date Banded~ 9-28-2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 57lbs

Yea, I can totally tell the difference Good going and keep your head up. You're doing awesome!

Joan, it's under the Fitness and Exercise forum. I think I'll do it too Julia

Julia checking in at 168. Lost 1 pound this week...

It's my 1 yr bandiversary and I got stuck eating lunch. You would think after all this time, I would know how to freakin' eat! Ha! J.

When I plateau, I log my food on myfitnesspal.com. I do it for a couple of days and it makes me realize that even though I'm eating healthy, sometimes I eat more calories than I think. I'll change up my diet and continue to log my food for a bit to make sure I'm on track. I'm guilty with not logging my food everyday, but I'm really a busy person and can't do it. But, I do it when I'm plateau'ing for sure. J.

That's awesome! And, you're going to feel so great with your new bathing suit body

You made me giggle.. At least you're willing to fess up

No, you are still swollen from the op... The swelling will go down and you should be ok. Take care, Julia

It's funny about the milestones. At 50#s, I bought a Harley I think milestones are great and you should reward yourself even if it's little things. I have to figure out what I'm going to do for 75#s. I don't think I can outdo the Harley though Take care and congrats! Julia

Julia checking in. Down to 169 Lost 2 pounds this week.

Julia checking in... *sigh* stayed the same at 171. Two weeks in a row. My bandiversary is coming up on the 28th. I wanted to be at 60 pds at least. The way things are crawling, that doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Sorry, just feeling down today

Hysterical!

Julia checking in... Sorry for being late I stayed the same at 171

That's cool! I love riding. The course is great and you learn a lot. Advise though: when you ready to purchase your first bike, get something small like a 250cc (honda rebel, yamaha virago). I bought a harley right off the bat and still have yet to ride it comfortably. Now, that I've got a smaller bike, I'll work my way up to the bigger one