Today marks 3 months with Miss Pearlie and I have to say that I'm so glad to have her in my life. Since she's been with me:

I've lost 46 pounds

I've lost 40.5 inches

My blood pressure is normal - 120/80

My blood sugar is 94 (no longer in diabetic range)

My severe obstructive sleep apnea is gone

I don't snore loudly

I feel good

I look younger

I have several NSV's, but these are the things that matter the most to me and many other bandsters. Needless to say, I am thrilled at my progress and it has truly exceeded my expectations.

Good luck everyone!

That's amazing, congrats! Do you mind sharing what you normally eat daily?

What does NSV stand for?

Congratulations on your successes. Wishing you many many more!

What does NSV stand for?

Congratulations on your successes. Wishing you many many more!

Non scale Victory

Today marks 3 months with Miss Pearlie and I have to say that I'm so glad to have her in my life. Since she's been with me:

I've lost 46 pounds

I've lost 40.5 inches

My blood pressure is normal - 120/80

My blood sugar is 94 (no longer in diabetic range)

My severe obstructive sleep apnea is gone

I don't snore loudly

I feel good

I look younger

I have several NSV's, but these are the things that matter the most to me and many other bandsters. Needless to say, I am thrilled at my progress and it has truly exceeded my expectations.

Good luck everyone!

WooHoo!! Awesome!

Lol - Miss Pearlie, love it!

Non scale Victory

Thank you!!

Amazing job in only 3 months time! Keep up the good work

That's amazing, congrats! Do you mind sharing what you normally eat daily?

On an average day:

7:30am

4 oz. glass of warm Water with lemon juice

Cup of coffee with equal and half & half

10:00am (takes 30 - 45 minutes to finish)

oatmeal or Cream of wheat with 1 scoop Protein powder - or -

CarbWise (Kroger brand) Yogurt with 1 scoop unflavored protein - or -

1 pc. bacon and a little scrambled egg (eaten verrrrry slowly) - or -

chicken spread - or -

Cottage cheese concoction (fruit juice or spices) with 1 scoop unflavored Protein Powder

1:30pm (lunch has to be late now...I'm full so long)

1/2 container of Lean Cuisine or Atkins meal (avoid most of the carbs) - or -

1 chicken thigh, baked, fried or bbq (sometimes I eat the skin) - or -

Small salad with: chopped chicken, 1/4 tomato, 2-3 slivers of bell pepper, small sliver of avocado, bacon pieces, 3 - 4 cucumber slices, shredded cheese, 3 - 4 green olives and creamy italian dressing - or -

Home made Soup, chili or seafood gumbo - or -

Beans, salsa and pico de gallo with a few tortilla chips - or -

Cut fruit and a protein shot

3:30'ish (sometimes I'm still full from lunch so I just have a coffee)

If I haven't had a protein shot yet or if I'm low on protein for the day I'll have a shot.

1/2 bag of SmartPop popcorn - or -

A handful of nuts with water or juice to sip at the same time (too dry) - or -

A couple of pieces of beef Jerky with water or juice to sip at the same time.

7:00pm (still not hungry, but if I don't eat now...I'm going to snack really late)

Small piece of baked fish and broccoli or spinach - or -

Chicken Thigh and a veggie - or -

Home made soup, chili or gumbo - or -

1/2 - 3/4 can of tuna - or -

The toppings from 2 slices of pizza (no crust) - or -

I find small snack items - peanuts, beef jerky, chicken spread and nibble until I'm full.

I am strongly in favor of home made Soups - you can put everything we need in them, they freeze well and you make enough to last for several days. I eat pretty much whatever I want to, but I no longer crave too many things that aren't good for me. I'm sure it's psychological, but I'm happy about it nonetheless. Many foods are a challenge for me: ground beef, eggs (any style), Pasta and breads so I just naturally avoid them. I use to really miss hamburgers, french fries and a coca-cola, but I'm over it now - thank God!

Today marks 3 months with Miss Pearlie and I have to say that I'm so glad to have her in my life. Since she's been with me:

I've lost 46 pounds

I've lost 40.5 inches

My blood pressure is normal - 120/80

My blood sugar is 94 (no longer in diabetic range)

My severe obstructive sleep apnea is gone

I don't snore loudly

I feel good

I look younger

I have several NSV's, but these are the things that matter the most to me and many other bandsters. Needless to say, I am thrilled at my progress and it has truly exceeded my expectations.

Good luck everyone!

Congrats!! Keep on working that band.

On an average day:

7:30am

4 oz. glass of warm Water with lemon juice

Cup of coffee with equal and half & half

10:00am (takes 30 - 45 minutes to finish)

Oatmeal or Cream of wheat with 1 scoop Protein powder - or -

CarbWise (Kroger brand) Yogurt with 1 scoop unflavored protein - or -

1 pc. bacon and a little scrambled egg (eaten verrrrry slowly) - or -

chicken spread - or -

Cottage cheese concoction (fruit juice or spices) with 1 scoop unflavored protein powder

1:30pm (lunch has to be late now...I'm full so long)

1/2 container of Lean Cuisine or Atkins meal (avoid most of the carbs) - or -

1 chicken thigh' date=' baked, fried or bbq (sometimes I eat the skin) - or -

Small salad with: chopped chicken, 1/4 tomato, 2-3 slivers of bell pepper, small sliver of avocado, bacon pieces, 3 - 4 cucumber slices, shredded cheese, 3 - 4 green olives and creamy italian dressing - or -

Home made soup, chili or seafood gumbo - or -

Beans, salsa and pico de gallo with a few tortilla chips - or -

Cut fruit and a protein shot

3:30'ish (sometimes I'm still full from lunch so I just have a coffee)

If I haven't had a protein shot yet or if I'm low on protein for the day I'll have a shot.

1/2 bag of SmartPop popcorn - or -

A handful of nuts with water or juice to sip at the same time (too dry) - or -

A couple of pieces of beef jerky with water or juice to sip at the same time.

7:00pm (still not hungry, but if I don't eat now...I'm going to snack really late)

Small piece of baked fish and broccoli or spinach - or -

Chicken Thigh and a veggie - or -

Home made soup, chili or gumbo - or -

1/2 - 3/4 can of tuna - or -

The toppings from 2 slices of pizza (no crust) - or -

I find small snack items - peanuts, beef jerky, chicken spread and nibble until I'm full.

I am strongly in favor of home made soups - you can put everything we need in them, they freeze well and you make enough to last for several days. I eat pretty much whatever I want to, but I no longer crave too many things that aren't good for me. I'm sure it's psychological, but I'm happy about it nonetheless. Many foods are a challenge for me: ground beef, eggs (any style), Pasta and breads so I just naturally avoid them. I use to really miss hamburgers, french fries and a coca-cola, but I'm over it now - thank God![/quote']

You're doing great! Congratulations