Today was a really good day. For the first time in 4 years, I haven't tipped the scales at 300lbs+. I am officially 299!!! I'm so proud of myself... cause we all know the band DOES NOT do it all on it's own. I even got unsolicited compliments from my co-workers, both male and female today. These folks have seen me through it all for the past few years. Sometimes a little acknowledgement can go along way and it is a great motivator. Though, I know we are all not doing this for vanity sake, but for health, wellness and whatnot.. it still feels damn good to like the body your'e in. I love me... all 299 lbs of me.

Best to all on this journey!!

Lauren

Congratulations!

Yay you! Congratulations!!!!!!

Congrats to u ...yes u should be proud of yourself and u have earned it. This isnt an easy journey and uv worked hard to get here so be proud of every pound u loose. Yiipppiiiiii huuurraaayyyy!!!!!

Great for YOU!

Great milestone! You go girl!

Thanks everyone!!!

Great Job! Good Bye to that big #3! Now set another "mini goal"

Congrats!

I know how it feels to be in the 300's...although my highest weight was 305, there is something about it that makes you feel overwelmed! I am sooooooo happy for you!

You have lost alot in 3 weeks; what have you been eating/doing? I just got banded on 3/11/10; I am down from 304 to 290....I am just over a week post op; I get my first fill in 3 weeks, so you are my role model...girlfriend!

Blessings,

taRa.*

Way to go!! Keep up the good work!

Congrats!

I know how it feels to be in the 300's...although my highest weight was 305, there is something about it that makes you feel overwelmed! I am sooooooo happy for you!

You have lost alot in 3 weeks; what have you been eating/doing? I just got banded on 3/11/10; I am down from 304 to 290....I am just over a week post op; I get my first fill in 3 weeks, so you are my role model...girlfriend!

Blessings,

taRa.*

Hi Tara,

Congrats on you loss thus far!!

Within the past 4 weeks, I stalled for about 2 weeks and then all of a sudden started dropping about a 1 lb a day or so. Perhaps, I was retaining Water at the beginning of the month or it was due to my cycle. Regardless of when it comes of, I'm just glad it's coming off. I did notice that I eat more around my cycle still, so that could be why I stalled a few weeks back. I typically eat bet. 800-1100 calories a day and walk a much as I can.

Best,

Lauren

Congrats!!!!!

Today was a really good day. For the first time in 4 years, I haven't tipped the scales at 300lbs+. I am officially 299!!! I'm so proud of myself... cause we all know the band DOES NOT do it all on it's own. I even got unsolicited compliments from my co-workers, both male and female today. These folks have seen me through it all for the past few years. Sometimes a little acknowledgement can go along way and it is a great motivator. Though, I know we are all not doing this for vanity sake, but for health, wellness and whatnot.. it still feels damn good to like the body your'e in. I love me... all 299 lbs of me.

Best to all on this journey!!

Lauren

You dont have to be afraid to say"for vanitys sake", we all want to look better also. For me its right up there with health and wellness. Its mentally healthy to feel happy about our looks also! Look, you just said what a good day it was because of compliments, whats healthier than being happy?

Congrats girl!! That is awesome!!

Taht is so fabulous! I am getting banded April 7 and hope to be sharing my milestones soon.

Milestones are so exciting and Congrats!

Mine should happen anyday now. I weigh 200.5 lbs. and can't wait to see 199!