I love my band and it has helped me in more than just losing weight! I have learned how to eat right,when to stop when i am full and even though the hardest part was getting my head with the program i have lost all the weight i can with the band and i have finally accepted this.I have lost more than half the weight i wanted by eating right most of the time and not feeling like a pig when i eat crap because i know that if i eat poutine one time i won;t get back to where i was and i just move on...

The rest of this weight will require a 100% dedication to excerise.I have a low metabolisim(sp) and NO energy.I know that exercise will help with both of these problems.

I got my tongue pierced and quit something as of this morning.The piercing is a reminder of my commitment to myself and my new goals.Quit smoking and exercise 3 times a week.

Yea for me!!!

NSV for this week end..

I realized i fit in Wal marts regular clothes and NOT even the largest in 18 but regular 16 OH MY GOD!!!! It still hard for me to see myself like this i still feel the same but i got more than my share of looks with my new "lock and load"suit,cami and high heels.I tended to stay in my fat clothes as there is a certain comfort level there but watch out for me because with excersize and more energy i am looking forward to the rest of this weight going bye bye!

For those who don;t know me,

I am Chantal,from Ottawa Canada.I have had the band for 3 years(yes i am not in a hurry to lose)I am 5'2 and started at 235.I weight 175 now,soon to be 135.( i want to reach 125 but i will be having a TT and lipo before the final 10!)

Thanks for reading my happy happy story.

That is a beautiful inspiring story. a great promotion for our beloved bands. I too am not in a hurry to lose my weight (but don't want to gain anything I have lost).

don't think I'll be getting my tongue pierced though (too scared) but what a good way to remind yourself what the band has achieved for you so far.

Hope you enjoy your new exercise progamme

Best of luck

Laine:)

Hi Chantal! It's great to hear such a happy and confident message. You sound marvelous and I'm sure you look like a million dollars!! :biggrin1:

Hey Chantal... You can do it girl! Quitting the smoking is hard but you know... I'm 4 wks into it this time and I haven't punched anybody yet. It sounds like you are ready to kick some butt and with an outlook like yours... I'm sure you will be a success. I bet you look terrific... but if you feel your journey is unfinished... onward you must go! ((((Hugs))))

I can so relate with you. I started at 242 and am 5'3" and also got my band 3 years ago. I am in the exact same boat as you, the last 35-45 lbs will require a major commitment to exercise.

good luck.

ana