Hello

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

hello everyone,

I have been a bandster for a yr now and I am really greatful to the band!!!I have not lost a lot of weight,,,,but i have reduced my NSAIDS and am on a right path for health improvement..

All say that the band works better in the 2nd yr!!! My problem is that I cant walk much due to muscle pain and arthritis.

And because I dont exercise I am not loosing!!!Being a vegetarian my protien content is also low.

I am sure that I will find a way out. At least I have stopped putting on weight ,since I cant eat much!!!!Hahaha..

All the best to all of you. The band is a wonderful tool and we should use it well.

[Cazzy 725]

I suggest you start using weights and restance bands while u are sitting down, i started off at 400lbs and this was the only exercise i could manage for a good few months but it does burn the calories and it helps u gain muslce and that will help your metabolism. I would also look into something like a recumbent or normal exercise bike, Alot of people can manage to sit and exercise a lot easier than walking. I have used my exercise bike for over a year now and i have 2 bad knees, any non weight bearing exercise is better than none

good luck and keep up the good work ..

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

thanks so much...will surely try that..u have lost an amzing amt of weight..wow...real will power...