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Elisabethsew    50

Elisabethsew
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I work 12 hour night shifts so I try and weigh in on the morning after a night off to get an accurate picture of how I'm doing. I found a "new" item in the produce section of the grocery store that I love... a 3 pack of 3 individual portions of carrots and dip. It's a total of 70 calories and really feels the void when you need a snack.< /span>

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libra    13

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I've been having login problems so I'd better post now that I'm able to log in.

I'm getting frusterated...this fill didn't give me any restriction at all. I'm going to wait until after my brother's wedding on June 8th and get another. I think I'm stress eating.

We just sold our house and are moving in a month so I'm freaking about all that I have to do. Plus we're dealing with some family issues. My mother says I can't complain because even with all of that going on, I'm not gaining. I'm still losing a pound here and there.

But I'm greedy....I want more! More! MORE!!! LOL!!!

Elisabeth, that sounds like a good snack but I can't eat raw carrots, darnit!

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Elisabethsew    50

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I can relate to the stress and the lousy fill. My last one did nothing so I'm forcing myself to count ccalories and make healthy choices. I'm also on a deadline to have the first 3 chapters of my PhD dissertation done by 6/15 and I'm waaaaaaaaaay behind.

It's funny the things we can and can't eat. Salads and carrots go down fine. Pasta is a no-no... no matter what kind. I can't keep it down. Hang in there! Better days are coming.

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Josette    2

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July 4th Challenge

Week 5

Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go

losingjusme............317....................305 ..................295.............10

tann.......................257.................... 245...................232.............13

juliegeraci...............232................... 232...................220.............12

Josette...................340................... 329...................315.............14

Inner_me................306....................298 ..................280.............18

Elisabethsew..........281....................273 ..................260.............13

Waterlily1072........ 278................ ...269 ..................252.............17

Libra..................... .230................. ..222...................205.............17

Lapbandit……… .… 208………....…...206……..…..... .185…… ..….21

RidinMyHDDream.. .281....................276 ..................256..............20

FaithMD................ 341.5.................328...................310.. ...........18

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tann    2

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July 4th Challenge

Week 6

Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go

losingjusme............317....................305 ..................295.............10

tann.......................257.................... 239...................232.............07

juliegeraci...............232................... 232...................220.............12

Josette...................340................... 329...................315.............14

Inner_me................306....................298 ..................280.............18

Elisabethsew..........281....................273 ..................260.............13

Waterlily1072........ 278................ ...269 ..................252.............17

Libra..................... .230................. ..222...................205.............17

Lapbandit……… .… 208………....…...206……..…..... .185…… ..….21

RidinMyHDDream.. .281....................276 ..................256..............20

FaithMD................ 341.5.................328...................310.. ...........18

Checking in.....I lost a total of 6 pounds this week. Anyone heard from Lapbandit? We miss you girl.

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losingjusme    12

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July 4th Challenge

Week 6

Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go

losingjusme............317....................305 ..................295.............10

tann.......................257.................... 239...................232.............07

juliegeraci...............232................... 232...................220.............12

Josette...................340................... 329...................315.............14

Inner_me................306....................298 ..................280.............18

Elisabethsew..........281....................273 ..................260.............13

Waterlily1072........ 278................ ...269 ..................252.............17

Libra..................... .230................. ..222...................205.............17

Lapbandit……… .… 208………....…...206……..…..... .185…… ..….21

RidinMyHDDream.. .281....................276 ..................256..............20

FaithMD................ 341.5.................328...................310.. ...........18

Tann,

I found some of the weight you lost... :) i was lower than 305 (303.625 to be exact) and now i am back up to 305.5

frustrated and about ready to cry. hopefully i am pms'ing and that will explain it.

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Elisabethsew    50

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Congratulations on an amazing weight loss week, Tann. Losingjustme, don't feel bad. I can go up 5 pounds when my period is due as I retain a lot of Water. Stick to your plan and you'll see a loss on your next weigh-in. You're doing wonderfully... chin up!

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RidinMyHDDream    1

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Tann, congrats on your excellent week! JusME...we've all been there sister...do not give up. I give you props for staying true and public. There've been so many times where I didn't want to admit the gain but if I can't tell my support group...who can I admit it to? My body's been stuck for the longest time. Just had a fill yesterday so I'm hopeful for some movement. That and the continued exercise should help. Long haul...just remember long haul and don't forget to Celebrate all that you've lost so far!!

Ladies, (and gentlemen if you're out there) I have an additional challenge... the name game. I feel kind of strange calling you by screen names when I rely on ya'll so much from week to week. Wondered if you'd be up for exchanging real names. Mine's already out there and I'll say it again...Carol... Just thought it might make our journey's a little more personal??

July 4th Challenge

Week 6

Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go

losingjusme............317....................305 ..................295.............10

tann.......................257.................... 239...................232.............07

juliegeraci...............232................... 232...................220.............12

Josette...................340................... 329...................315.............14

Inner_me................306....................298 ..................280.............18

Elisabethsew..........281....................273 ..................260.............13

Waterlily1072........ 278................ ...269 ..................252.............17

Libra..................... .230................. ..222...................205.............17

Lapbandit……… .… 208………....…...206……..…..... .185…… ..….21

RidinMyHDDream.. .281....................274 ..................256..............18

FaithMD................ 341.5.................328...................310.. ...........18

:peace:

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Elisabethsew    50

Elisabethsew
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Elisabeth is my name and I too like knowing the first names of people I share a support group with.

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losingjusme    12

losingjusme
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Carol and Elisabeth (and everyone really),

thanks so much for your support, i truly appreciate it.

seeing everyone's stats gives me the extra little push that i need to (hopefully) drop the next set of pounds. the only problem - my legs are so sore and tight from that stupid elliptical that it literally hurts to walk ... :faint:

my first name is Christine, btw. :) although i am HORRIBLE at remembering names. numbers no problem, names have always been an issue for me.

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waterlily1072    5

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OK It's time for me to update. After being too tight and getting my unfill and dealing with gall stones I gained back to 282lbs! I still need more restriction but won't get it until next Wednesday. I am back down to 277 but I have a long way to go to get back down to 269 :( but I'll get there. Let me just say that it is extremely hard to control your eating when unfilled, all the old habits come racing back. This next fill will take me back to where I really feel was my sweet spot. I think it's safe to say I won't make my goal for this challenge but I am going to try my hardest to get as close as possible!

July 4th Challenge

Week 6

Name...................Starting…...…..Current….…......Goal….......To Go

losingjusme............317....................305 ..................295.............10

tann.......................257.................... 239...................232.............07

juliegeraci...............232................... 232...................220.............12

Josette...................340................... 329...................315.............14

Inner_me................306....................298 ..................280.............18

Elisabethsew..........281....................273 ..................260.............13

Waterlily1072........ 278................ ....277 ..................252.............25

Libra..................... .230................. ..222...................205.............17

Lapbandit……… .… 208………....…...206……..…..... .185…… ..….21

RidinMyHDDream.. .281....................274 ..................256..............18

FaithMD................ 341.5.................328...................310.. ...........18

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losingjusme    12

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Molly,

sorry to hear about that! hopefully your fill will nip it in the bud! i cant imagine what i would do without my fill (ok, yeah, i can ... EAT and EAT and EAT ..)

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faithmd    14

faithmd
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I won't be able to weigh in until tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I'm still at my plateau or perhaps I've gained. :(

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Josette    2

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seems like everyone has been having a hard time lately. what is it? Spring? is spring doing it to us??

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