Rabbits and Turtles United New Year Challenge

[vinesqueen 2]

Just got back from DC, don't know what my weight is, and furthermore, I don't care.

I have a whole string of NSVs, the very most important one is that I went to DC WITHOUT AN INHALER. What's more, I didn't even need it. This is super significant because this time last year, and for several years prior, I couldn't go anywhere without at least 2 inhalers on my person. I had an inhaler in every single piece of clothing that had a pocket. Last year this time I had spent 10 days of the Christmas vacation in hospital, don't know how many trips to the various ERs.

I didn't even realize that I didn't have an inhaler until the puddle jumper from Salt Lake to Pokey, AFTER my trip was almost done.

very tired. must sleep now.

[Maggie63 0]

starting weight for me is 255. current weight is 252. can someone tell me how to bookmark threads so i know which ones to go to for posting weight? i am in a couple of challanges and it would be easier if i didn't have to search for them!!

nsv - i work on a navy base which is quite large. usually i drive everywhere. yesterday i walked to the bank with a friend with no problems...it felt great!!

[HarleyNana 10]

Vines I was missing you, I was just getting ready to PM you and check on ya. Congratulations on the major NSV.

[cissy 0]

Just checking in!

start: 1/3/06 210 lbs

1/8/06 205 lbs (-5)

1/15/06 205 lbs (0)

NSV- lost another 2" from my body since last month's measurements (didn't lose from my stomach area, but hey, I've lost a whopping 9" from that area alone since being banded!)

NSV- old bra size 42DD, new bra size 38DD

[Bandster Brad 1]

Hi, its been a very frustrating new year. In December, I was losing so much weight, I replaced my avatar with a rocket shooting earthward. That's what it felt like. So far this year, I have lost "0" - (as of Jan 15)

However, I started preband at a size 46 man's waist. Last week, for grins, I bought a pair of size 36 levis at costco. I figured some day I would get into them. (I have been at a 38 for the last month, which in and of itself is nothing short of miraculous)

So, for grins today, I thought I would pull them on to see how far up they would go on my thigh before getting stuck.

I pulled them on, and they actually FIT! I buttoned them with no problem. IT WAS A MIRACLE!

My wife responded with: "You need to not get any smaller than you are!" :wow2:

(I don't recall ever hearing that in my life).

I responded by telling her that I am looking forward to getting into some 34's one day, since that was my size in high school.

And to know that its possible, since it is only one size away, well, that is truly amazing.

Thank you, bandland!! :rockon:

[Anwyn 0]

1/2/06: 220

1/9/06: 221

1/15/06: 221

I'm weighing in a little early this week... I stayed the same weight but I had a good NSV today. I was able to get through almost all of Kare's exercise CD! I skipped 3 songs. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill, 23 minutes on the elliptical, and 5 minutes of cooldown/stretching for a total of 58 minutes. It's probably been about 8 years since I worked out that hard.

[Jessiebear 2]

starting weight 305

current weight 296

-9 lbs.!!

[banded_for_life 2]

I lost two more pounds this week!!

1/03: 211 Exercised between 45 and 60 mins everyday this past week.

1/09: 209 Went from Morbidly Obese to just Obese!!!!

1/16: 207 Road my bike for the first time for 6 miles!

[Tess L 0]

Oh I feel better this week! not only down the 2 I gained but 1 more for good measure

1/3 200

1/8 202

1/16 199

[Cheri 0]

1/2/06

Weight - 244

NSV - Tagging my 24's for a future yard sale!!

1/9/06

Weight - 244 (also last week and week before) I go for my 1st fill on Friday, so maybe my weight will actually change for the week after next!!!

NSV - my daughter (8 years old) walks with me everyday. Yesterday, she was tired before I was!!!!!

1/16/06

Weight - 242 yee haw!

NSV - dancing the night away at hubby's company party (wowee the sweat, but no heart attack)!!!!!

[Tricia K. 0]

1/4/06

Weight = 236

NSV: I bought a size 18/20 belt to hold up my too loose size 22 pants.

1/9/06

Weight = 234 (-2)

NSV: I was able to fit into a misses size 20 pants at Old Navy.

1/16/06

Weight = 229 (-5)

NSV(s): 1) My mother-in-law came to visit this past weekend and called me a "skinny minnie!" 2) I can now fit comfortably (with room to spare) in those plastic, stackable patio chairs.

[Marimaru 7]

No weight change...

NSV... I went to a bridal expo on Sunday and realized today that the entire time I was there I wasn't self conscious of my weight. I think that's pretty cool.

[shanna 0]

Just checking in....

start weight 189

today..........181 Down 8 lbs :dance:

NSV - ok, here it goes. During you know what last night, my DH said he could now feel my pelvic bone.

I guess it's been too padded to feel before now. Interesting, huh....

[vinesqueen 2]

Everyone has has such amazing NSVs! I'm so proud of everyone!

[MerryHearted 20]

Start: 240

Now: 236 -- same as last week. Although earlier in the week I did drop below that, I am bloated like a whale today. So next week my weight loss will show up!

My NSV this week: I'm doing great on my food choices