I'm finally at my next goal weight! After hovering between 191-193 for a month now I'm finally at 187!!

I'm so excited!

My next goal is to get to 179:)! I try and take it 10 pounds At a time.

That's awesome! It took me forever to make it from 23 lbs. lost to my first goal of 25, but it was Christmas time and I was eating Cookies in addition to good stuff.

Keep it up!

That's awesome! My starting stats are similar to yours! Can you share your experience - how you approached things? I am on day 4 post op right now. Feel great - no hunger. I am justing having Water, Protein shakes and bouillon - at least for the next 6 days!

How do you feel? it must be terrific!

Why do I have no idea what ccs are in my band . Did the Dr. tell you that before surgery?

Congratulations! That is very inspiring! I am down ~50 or so but it has been a SLOW process! I was banded in May and since the holidays, I have been up and down the same 3 pounds and it is FRUSTRATING!!!!

Keep up the good work!!!

Katie

Thats awesome!! what a great feeling...congrats!!!

Thanks guys!!

Honestly things have been quite crazy for me so I may not be the best example of a good diet. I was banded in August then the first part of September I had a hysterectomy so I went quite a while with no exercise at all. I just made sure to watch my portion sizes and my snacking.

Then in October my grandfather unexpectedly passed away so my diet got off track.

Now though the biggest thing is I make sure I'm getting my Protein in and I jog 3 times a week.

CONGRATULATIONS! Thats so awesome. I have had a rough/slow start but I am finally getting it! Keep it up mama! I hope to start being as successful as you!

Congrats! I love reading all of the success stories! Keep up the great work!

Thats the way to do it! I had 5lb goals. Every 5lbs was a victory for me and it also motivated me to continue my path. Keep up the great work Amanda!

I think it's very wise to make small easily attainable goals and to reward ourselves with non food things when we get there.

I found a site called Stickk (www.stickk.com) where you make a wager with yourself (can be monetary or not as you please) to attain a goal. I've set mine at losing 1lb a week. Every thursday the site emails me a reminder to weigh in.

I also use FatSecret (hate the name.. great site) www.fatsecret.com and set my goal there very low too.

Rewards are things like mani/pedi, new blouse or jeans, a book I've been wanting, nice yarn (I'm a crochet addict), etc.

Congrats on the 10lbs.. now go buy yourself a manicure!!

Congratulations on meeting your goal! That should be pretty motivating to get you to your next goal!

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Congrats!!!!!