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End of Year Challenge

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sara31    2

sara31
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I'm in! I want to lose 22 lbs by the new year. As of today, that would put me at 211.

Going to make an addition to my signature right now!

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msampson    0

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It looks like I gained the 2 of the 3 1/2 lbs I gained. I cant seem to shake it. I have been working out to include the couch to 5 k program and I have been so ravenous. I am premenstrual. I stayed within 1000-1300 calories this wknd and to no avail. I ate so much yesterday it was ridiculous. seem Like I couldnt get full. I am going to see if I can push up 1st fill appt by a couple of days

You will eventually hold on and keep moving. It will fall off. I am at a plateau also i have been eating and eating and i have gained but I am at the gym 4 day of the week and im doing my best to keep it moving.

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sara31    2

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You will eventually hold on and keep moving. It will fall off. I am at a plateau also i have been eating and eating and i have gained but I am at the gym 4 day of the week and im doing my best to keep it moving.

I have plateaued also. Been at 234 for 2 weeks. I FINALLY lost one today - but I also just started, so hopefully that has something to do with it and the scale starts moving again.

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ssmom    0

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I would like to join the challenge. I was banded June 4 and am 47 lbs down. I would ( I mean I WILL) be in Onderland by Christmas, that is exactly 20 lbs to go.

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onthego317    4

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I have to admit that after helping my hubby Celebrate his b'day all weekend that I was only down a pound this week. I was down 2.5 on Friday but gaind 1.5 back! :smile:

I WILL DO BETTER THIS WEEK! I started P90X this morning and I'm already really sore! No pain, no gain....or loss I should say.

Good luck everyone!

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sara31    2

sara31
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How is everyone doing so far?

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Angera    2

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My loss slowed down a bit about 10 days before my first fill was due. I got my fill and now the weight is coming off again. I'm hopeful i'll hit the goal, but time will tell!

I've started exercising and I think i'm losing inches now. The pants I bought three weeks ago are getting big in the thigh and butt region! argh!

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sara31    2

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Mine has too! I get my first fill today. I am pretty nervous. How much did you lose after your fill?

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stateofzen    46

stateofzen
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My goal is 218 by the end of the year.

I am weighing in at 233, so that's only 15lbs to go!

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Angera    2

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Mine has too! I get my first fill today. I am pretty nervous. How much did you lose after your fill?

My fill was on the 18th and i've only weighed myself once on the 22 and was down 5 pounds! This number could also reflect the exercise regimen i've incorporated.

Either way, i'm following my dietary guidelines exactly and exercising more so i'm hoping this will all pay off come december 31!

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lakegirl88    13

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Im down one pound. Went to my Primary/GYN Dr. for my yearly exame and the first thing she said to me was, so I see you have lost over 50 lbs since last year. I said yes I have LOL. any way I had not told her about the lap band.( last year she was not for it wanted me to keep tying to do it on my own. "yea right". Any way She was very very happy with my results and is now working with me on blood test through out the year to make sure every thing is good while I continue to loose my weight.

This made me feel good about myself. I am not very good at that emotion.

So I was wondering should we do a spreadsheet for the end of the year. It really seems to help me keep on track. I have no idea how to do it. So maybe Betsy or Leighanne or one of you very smart peeps could set it up. I also think we should make the last day on Jan 3 its the first monday of the year. Just an Idea!!!!! Im up for what ever you guys want to do....

Thanks for all the support..

3/11/10

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patsal    1

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Down one pound so 17 more pounds to Onderland! Once the Halloween challenge is over I will update my bottom ticker for this challenge!

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trishastots    0

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I am all it!! I want to lose 22 lbs b/4 Jan 1st.

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Cali Sal    0

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I'm going to join you guys, I was banded Oct 20th and between pre-op and the last week I've lost over 25lbs. My goal is to lose another 25lbs by New Years putting me right around 256lbs....that would mark my lowest weight in about 3 years. Good luck everyone.

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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