Today I got up, watched a gorgeous sunrise courtesy of TS Debby and hopped on the eliptical for 30 minutes. I did that for me today... what are you going to do today for you? We are here to be kind to ourselves... Go and BE KIND TO YOU!

i looked in the mirror and said, you are doing great.

(thats a big step for someone like me)

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You are gonna do great!!! You are rocking the band hot stuff!!!

Back to my "No carbs during the day, only for dinner" diet. I ate like I used to the whole weekend and I felt lousy!

I have not had surgery yet. But i stepped on the scale and saw that i've gained 6lbs since last sunday. Way too much junk and cake celebrating two birthdays last weekend. I'm going back to protein filled breakfast, shake for lunch and small portion of dinner. And tons of water! Aiming for 4 or more zumba sessions this week too. What a great thread, cant wait to read everyone's replies.

I am going to stick to my half cup to a cup, high protein portions and I am gonna work my butt off for 30 minutes on my elliptical and burn up the calories.

I have been banded for 5 weeks, have lost 50 pounds and have so much energy that I did two miles on my treadmill before work this morning. I did that for myself, and for my family. I'm bdeing healthy for them, as well as me.