3 yrs ago right now I was in surgery...

1st year got to goal 145 !!!! (Thanks Karri for being my muse)

Got the next few lbs off by Sept 08.

Have maintained my weight loss for 2 yrs !!!

(fluctuate between 136-140)

How you may ask (by following the rules)

I have finally gotten that this really is about a lifetime lifestyle change and not a diet

I eat HEALTHY 98% of the time - Allow for treats 2% of the time - Hit the gym - weights, cardio & classes 3 to 4 times a week and with the help of my little friend (the band) I have become a healthier person with tons more energy and feel 10 yrs younger..

Life is good !!! And let me tell I have always been a shopper (even at 250) but now EVERY THING looks cute on - Love being a size 4/6 - instead of 18/20 to 22/24 !!!

It's doable pple - If I can do it so can you... I am a food addict just like everyone else - the secret - take back your power !!! I walked down the candy/cookie isle in the grocery store last week and snubbed my nose at the crap... That's empowering !!!

Just gotta toot my own horn this morning !!!!

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:smile2:I will be 3 years banded this Dec. I have lost a little over 100 lbs. and have been at a stand-still for about a year?? Your posting has encouraged me to work harder to get to the goal that I need to get to!! 25 more pounds!! Congratulations on reaching your goal---Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

:smile2:I will be 3 years banded this Dec. I have lost a little over 100 lbs. and have been at a stand-still for about a year?? Your posting has encouraged me to work harder to get to the goal that I need to get to!! 25 more pounds!! Congratulations on reaching your goal---Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Congrats on your 100+ lbs..

Tips/Suggestions

#1 how's your restriction??

Go back to the beginning

Do the 5 day pouch test (google it)

Keep a food Diary - Keep calories between 800-1200 and vary them daily (weigh & measure food to make sure of your portions)

Exercise 4-5 days a week - Cardio & Weights - you need to work w/some weights if you aren't already as the more muscles you have the more calories you burn just breathing :0) your resting metabolisam is higher if your body has more muscles..

Eat healthy foods that you like - if you are hungry eat some extra veggies.. Remember this isn't a diet but a lifestyle change

I know some pple who's bf is their most important meal - they have a big one - where as I eat lite for bf & lunch - as dinner is my main meal ..

You can do this - you got the 100+ off - so you can get the other 25 off - it might not come off as fast - but you can get them off..

Hugs Janet

Congrats Indigo! I am taking it looks like 3 years to complete my journey if I keep staying on track to lose a total of 200 lbs but I know with my little band friend I will get there. Can't wait until my 3rd bandiversary, the 2nd one slipped by in a flurry of crazy times at my job and I didn't really take time to celebrate. Now I had another .4 cc fill this week and restriction is back and I now realize I needed something months ago. So, I keep on plugging away. It is a lifetime commitment!

Special K - WTG 140 lbs is nothing to sneeze at - You have done great. Keep plugging away - you will get there