Hey fellow June banded folks. Where'd ya'll go? Anyone out there? Just thought I'd put up a post since we're all at seven months out now.

Things are going well for me. I've lost about 70 lbs from my all time high and my life has changed dramatically. I had nary a date for two years and was pretty lonely but I've just recently began seeing a guy. He's amazing!!! He even loves my body which almost freaks me out. I don't have a nice body. Still a good 60 lbs to lose, stretch marks, etc. And yet he loves to touch me. He makes me feel sexy and that's long overdue!!!

As far as eating...the holidays were tough for me. I didn't gain but I also didn't lose. I seem to be back on track and have eased off another five lbs since the New Year.

So report in June '05 band folks!!! What's your current status? How goes exercise? What are your issues?

Hi All-

I think I've hit the magical (for me) 50 pound mark..I too made it through the holidays. Didn't lose, but didn't gain either!!

I've been hitting the gym 3 times a week since late July. I am wearing sizes that I haven't seen in 10+ years. My hubby says I seem like a happier person. I've got more confidence than I've had in years also. I really didn't think this was an issue..I know now I feel more at ease and more comfortable in meetings (at work)

My goal is to drop 35 pounds by August 1, 2006. I've got a raft trip planned then, and I for once do not want to cringe when I see the pictures.

All my best to everyone,

Sal

Another June bandster here. I've lost 91 pounds, haven't seen this weight since I was 12. When I look in the mirror it's like I'm seeing myself for the first time. The only thing I regret is not doing this years ago!

Im not a june banster...but i LOVE hearing sucess stories...

IM SOOO HAPPY FOR U GUYS... keep up the good work!

any pointers for us newbies about diet/exercise?

xoxo

I have lost 17kg - 37Ibs

I eat really well but have just started to go swimming and walking and the weight has started to move again.

I had 66Ibs to loose, so another 29Ibs to go. I hope to have it all off by June 06

I've lost about 63 pounds from my high, but nothing in the last two months. I've got about 32 more pounds to go. The winter is rough on me. I've got more time to think about being hungry and the only exercise that I'm getting is about 30-45 min. per day. I'm still very happy with my band and I'm sure that this plateau will end some time.

..Razzi

235/172ish/140

I think it's kind of interesting that a few of us (small sample I know) are in a stall. I had about a two month stall and now it's sort of starting moving again. Must be part of the journey to plateau at the 6-7 month mark, eh? Weird.

Well, we all need to stay strong and keep going!! We know what to do, right? The holidays are over, now BACK ON TRACK!

any pointers for us newbies about diet/exercise?

You know, you probably know everything we know. It's just dedication! Exercise and watching what you eat which is SOOO much easier with the band in place. Wishing you tons of bandster luck and LOTS of motivation!!!

Wow! Can't believe it's been 7 months!! Time flies!!

I hit my -50lbs today! Super happy!! I still have pain in my mid section... I'm going to get a check up in a month or so... but I'm so happy. I love my band!!

So good to hear from other June bandsters!! Congrats on your success!