October Bandsters Updates

[girly831 8]

Just checking in to find out how my other fellow October 2011 bandsters are doing...

[sHeLLaBee 130]

Hi! I was banded 10/8/11 and I think I'm doing pretty good! I have lost 71lbs and am feeling amazing. It really is a completely different life. I am only half way there and still want to lose about 60lbs more, but definitely off to a great start. Do you think my goal of 135lbs is too low?? Should I shoot for something higher to start with? Let me know what you think!

[girly831 8]

You are doing great! I haven't lost that much. I was banded on October 5, 2011. I finally hit the 25lb lose mark. It has been sloooooooow. Since I started the pre-program I have lost a total of 32lb. What is your secret? What are your typical meals for the day?

[sHeLLaBee 130]

I'm sorry to hear that! Have you had enough fills? Maybe you can still eat too much? Basically, it's no Pasta, rice, bread, tortillas, etc. I do eat some bread, but it has to be toasted and no more than a slice a day. I don't eat Breakfast because my band is very tight in the morning and anything that goes down, comes back up. =/ ...but I've heard that's very common. So, here is a sample of my daily menu....

Breakfast: Muscle Milk Light chocolate Protein shake

Lunch: Lean Cuisine steak tips portabello meal

Dinner: A 1/2 cup of chopped lettuce with shredded cheese and boiled eggs. ...and Ranch, and a small piece of chicken.

Ranch is the ONE thing I have not given up, I just go very sparingly. =)

I haven't been able to eat most red meat since my surgery. It just doesn't agree with me anymore. I don't snack at all. If I get hungry in between meals (which is rare) I eat a Nature Valley Granola Thin. They are only 90 calories and are delicious. It took me 5 fills to get to a good place. Some things get stuck and I have to let them back up maybe once a week, twice on a bad week, but I feel like I am able to eat what I should. Also, no candy, cake, ice cream, etc. Lot's of carbs/sugar. Make sure you aren't eating more than you could hold in your hand and no soda! If you need coffe, try caffeine free. I have some issues with lettuce, so if I eat a salad I cut up the lettuce very small, or buy the bags of shredded lettuce instead.

Hope this helps! Let me know how you are doing!