Okay I am almost 3 years out and have been maintaining for about a year and a half. I never made it to goal, l got to size 10 pants and said, “this is good enough”. So tomorrow I am returning to basics and losing the last 15 or 20 lbs I want to lose. Gonna start with liquids and work my way up just like I did after surgery. Workout 7 days a week, just like before.

I was one of the lucky (blessed) ones who lost all hunger with the Band . . . .except “Head Hunger” . . . which never goes away. So we all know it is easier when you do not have to do something alone? Anyone want to join me?

Cheri

Thank you all! I just got some band buddies on My Finess Pal so now I'm accountable to other people(other than mom and hubby). Made it today on liquids also did my morning workout! I have an appointment with my doctor scheduled. as of this morning I now have 60( not the 50 i thought) to lose, but that's from my past actions...Right?! WE WILL DO THIS!!!! And keep doing this!-lol

Day 2. Got all my shakes in and Water. Do have a headache. Trying a new Protein shake it is good it is premier, ready to drink, 30 grams protein 3 grams of fat, sugar 1 gram, carbs 5, 160 calories at sam's 18 for 17.99. Last night was hard for me as I eat at night good and bad stuff as I do not go to sleep till at least 3 or 4. But nothing last night but water. My husband is out ay 10 pm still have to work out tonight though

Keep up the good work ladies!!

Cheri

I'm with ya... 15 lbs by June 7th! That will leave me 15 lbs to goal:D

I'm in !!! I got about 20-25 lbs to my goal weight..

I'm starting a little late, but, looks like I'll be the only male to join you all. I also have 20 stuborn lbs. to lose, but, I'm determined. I will start my liquids tommorrow morning. As far as work outs, I've been doing them 4-6 days a week, 45 minutes running on a treadmill. Darn it, we can do this! jake.

Day 2. Got all my shakes in and water. Do have a headache. Trying a new protein shake it is good it is premier, ready to drink, 30 grams protein 3 grams of fat, sugar 1 gram, carbs 5, 160 calories at sam's 18 for 17.99. Last night was hard for me as I eat at night good and bad stuff as I do not go to sleep till at least 3 or 4. But nothing last night but water. My husband is out ay 10 pm still have to work out tonight though

Keep up the good work ladies!!

Cheri

Premier are my favorite....my mother just brought me a case!! Looks like a shake for breakfast for me tomorrow

I'm starting a little late, but, looks like I'll be the only male to join you all. I also have 20 stuborn lbs. to lose, but, I'm determined. I will start my liquids tommorrow morning. As far as work outs, I've been doing them 4-6 days a week, 45 minutes running on a treadmill. Darn it, we can do this! jake.

Better late than never!! Good luck Jake!!

Okay I believe in always being honest. I talked about how I am up all night (even with sleep meds). Well . . . about 2:30 am I gave in and ate a bag of 100 calorie popcorn. I hate to be a bad example but I am adding another day of liquids for slipping up. The first 3 days of starting over are the hardest for me. Don't let my slip up mess you up . . . I had to confess as we are over and done with secretive eating! We can all do this! Today should be easier!

Cheri

Okay I believe in always being honest. I talked about how I am up all night (even with sleep meds). Well . . . about 2:30 am I gave in and ate a bag of 100 calorie popcorn. I hate to be a bad example but I am adding another day of liquids for slipping up. The first 3 days of starting over are the hardest for me. Don't let my slip up mess you up . . . I had to confess as we are over and done with secretive eating! We can all do this! Today should be easier!

Cheri

I admit...I have never been a secret eater. But Cheri, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself...it was only 100 calories, yes...maybe weird that you ate it at 2:30 in the morning. But if you only did liquids yesterday...then a small bag of popcorn isn't bad!! I ate a cookie for breakfast...lol My band was extremely tight this morning....had a hard time drinking a protein shake. Which I don't even know why I drank if first thing in the morning...as, I am tight every morning and always drink coffee first!! So, I am hoping this means my fill is going to help me with the last 20lbs!! Take it easy Cheri....we CAN do this!! have a good weekend....and Happy Friday

Made it another day. I see my doctor tomorrow. I have to say that cooking for the family has been sooo hard!!! I had to go to the grocery store today after work and I felt a little overwhelmed looking at all those foods...I did eat a sugar free pudding today. Is that food? I kida feel like it is, but I remember eating them after surgery. Getting my workouts in and keeping my calories under 600. Wow!!! keep on keepin on!

I didn't eat much for all three meals today...got stuck every meal!! I think I just ate 2 bites too many...so, found myself eating slider foods today. I am going to get back on track tomorrow...You did good Mariah....I eat sugar free pudding as a liquid

Day 1 for me. I started my day with a 25grams protein shake, then headed off to the gym for an hour and a half of high impact Zumba. For lunch I did eat a light shredded chicken with chipotle souce (240 calories) and dinner another protein shake. Hope tomorrow will be a better day. I need to work on

my water intake only 24 oz of water today.

Met with my Dr. Today. He tolde to get lean and green instead of doing all liquids. I have 1 cc in a 4cc band and have a hard time with dry chicken. He wants me to get an upper GI to make sure band is in the right spot. Im feeling a little frusterated. I ate a salad tonight for dinner. It was soo good, but I almost feel like I cheated.- lol I kind of liked the control having only liquids gave me. Maybe, I'll do liquids a couple days then lean and green. Back and forth? Argh!!! So much easier when there are NO options!!! Thanks for the venting... All positive now...

It has been a horrible weekend for me. Hard to resist anything. I have been so good with my journaling all week and sticking to it and then the weekend hits and WHAM....Kids school carnival, baby shower and birthday party. Bad foods....I did not eat alot of bad foods, but I did have enough to make me feels so guilty and angry at myself. Tomorrow is a new day so I will start fresh. But on the upside this mornings weigh in showed a 2 pound loss since Tuesday so I gotta get back on track to make that number stay down and maybe even get lower by next Saturday. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Checking in. Sorry I have not been on for awhile. So far so good! I was able to stay on the Protein liquids 2 days then switched to mushies for a day. My restriction is much better and I have been really good about eating the correct foods. I've completely done away with any kind of bread or flour (Tortillas was/is my weakness). I continue to work out a total of 45 minutes with 30 of those minutes doing a slow to medium jog on the tread mill. With the awesome weather change, I've added a 30 minute bike ride in the evenings. Its been a challenge but I've lost 6 pounds. I probably need a smidge of a fill but I'm really trying to disicpline myself and prove that I can do this without relying completely on the band. I have good restriction, but, if I have just a few more bites after I'm satisfied or feel full I can actually feel a thump when food passes through the stoma then I can usually eat another meal after that. Weird!!!!

How are you all doing? Don't give up!! Jake