Less than 8 Months! I am over the moon excited! It is so hard to comprehend that in less than a year I have made it this far, even though I have so much more to lose, it is a sure sign I am going to get there no matter how long it takes!

Okay, How I did this you may wonder? I do what works for me! I track my food daily (no matter what), eating no more than a cup of food per meal and exercising. I am a firm believer in and have been on this thread about 'doing what works for you'. Finding a solution through trial and error is the way we learn, from mistakes. That is pretty much how it functions in the 'real' world. Many bandsters may disagree because they think 'their' way is the 'right' way!

I make it a huge effort to not just to lose this weight, but to keep myself healthy while doing so. When I realize something is not working, or I just don't feel right I look back on my tracker of what am I eating and research on how I can improve things. Example: I noticed I haven't been eating my vegtables and fruits like I use to. So, I purchased the new Nutribullet and every morning I get a full dose of my veggies/fruits with my Protein. I not only feel good, but I feel good knowing that I am improving the benefits of my health by eating these healthy nutrients. I also added flaxseed ground meal to my shakes every morning as well. You see because this is what works for me!

Don't compare yourself to others, and when you have a set back remember that you are only human. Don't beat yourself up, instead pick yourself up and get back on track. I believe with the right mindset you have the ability to accomplish anything!

Lastly, thanks to my peers on here who continue to support and motivate me. You all have been a tremendous part throughout this journey from the beginning. To my best friend Missy (Mis73), I love you girlfriend you are my rock and my hero!

Pictures soon to follow...

Awesome! Great job!!

Awesome job! Congrats on your success so far and I wish u luck on the rest!

Less than 8 Months! I am over the moon excited! It is so hard to comprehend that in less than a year I have made it this far' date=' even though I have so much more to lose, it is a sure sign I am going to get there no matter how long it takes!

Okay, How I did this you may wonder? I do what works for me! I track my food daily (no matter what), eating no more than a cup of food per meal and exercising. I am a firm believer in and have been on this thread about 'doing what works for you'. Finding a solution through trial and error is the way we learn, from mistakes. That is pretty much how it functions in the 'real' world. Many bandsters may disagree because they think 'their' way is the 'right' way!

I make it a huge effort to not just to lose this weight, but to keep myself healthy while doing so. When I realize something is not working, or I just don't feel right I look back on my tracker of what am I eating and research on how I can improve things. Example: I noticed I haven't been eating my vegtables and fruits like I use to. So, I purchased the new Nutribullet and every morning I get a full dose of my veggies/fruits with my Protein. I not only feel good, but I feel good knowing that I am improving the benefits of my health by eating these healthy nutrients. I also added flaxseed ground meal to my shakes every morning as well. You see because this is what works for me!

Don't compare yourself to others, and when you have a set back remember that you are only human. Don't beat yourself up, instead pick yourself up and get back on track. I believe with the right mindset you have the ability to accomplish anything!

Lastly, thanks to my peers on here who continue to support and motivate me. You all have been a tremendous part throughout this journey from the beginning. To my best friend Missy (Mis73), I love you girlfriend you are my rock and my hero!

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Wonderful. Great story. I really enjoy Mis73 she is great. Keep up the good work

Missy is pretty awesome . I know she has helped me with her post and support. Congrats on your success, this is not an easy journey, but very worth it. As you said it is all about finding your own way, you have to find that balance of what works for your body.

Congrats...wonderful work hun !!!

Awesome Patty!! Congratulations are in order. Missy is great and I told her in a private message once if she ever left LBT after reaching goal that I would track her down. LOL. I just gave her a shout out in a blog entry earlier this morning.

Awesome and inspirational. Thanks for posting :-) 3 weeks in and 24 pounds down. I am so excited I finally took the plunge to take control of my overeating. I can already tell that this is how the band is going to work for me. Hugs!

You're amazing!!! Congrats!!

Such an inspiration! Great job and I wish you so all the sucess in the world as we all travel on this journey together.

God Bless!

Oh my gosh you are so rocking this, congratulations!!

This calls for a happy dance!!!!

I love you too and am so blessed you came into my life :wub:

Congratulations! What a great post to start off the day. I wish there was an "applause" button, cause I'd be clicking it right now!

That is simply awesome!!! I hope to follow in your footsteps. You are an inspiration!!

Oh my gosh you are so rocking this, congratulations!!

This calls for a happy dance!!!!

I love you too and am so blessed you came into my life :wub:

omg, I am rolling here- this group is my all time favorite!!!! (hugs)

Congrats...wonderful work hun !!!

Dee, I barely reconized you! omg you are a skinny minnie!!! congratulations on your weight loss journey! Thank you so much for always being here for me (hugs)

Congrats!