I cut FAT, CARBS and Sugar.

I exercise 6 days a week, burn 500 callories each session.

April 17th I weighed 245

June 1st I weighed 221

June 12th I was attempting to platue at 217 (cut carbs and fat more, and saw a serious loss!!!)

June 30th I weighed 208

I am now officially down 33 pounds!!!

Monday July 3rd, I will be 11 weeks out from surgery.

My husband will be having surgery Monday July 3rd.

Hi! I'm new to the site. I am three weeks out of surgery today and am down 17 pounds. I look forward to talking to everyone. I think it will make it so so nice to be able to ask questions of people who will know EXACTLY what I'm talking about!!!! Congrats on your progress!!

Way to go Melanie!

Hi Angela!

Welcome to LBT!!

It's not just a journey, it's a new fresh start to rest of your life!!!

Only the best to you!!!

-Mel

Thanks Jacqui!

I used to look in the mirror and was disgusted at what I saw.

Today I looked in the mirrow and said, "eh, disgusting, but doin somthin about it dadgumit !!!!"

way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!

glad to see you are in a cheerier and MUCH more positive mood MelAnne!!! It suits you!

Congrats on the loss, but most importantly you sound so much better now!!!:clap2:

Way to go!

Hi Melanie,

I really believe the exercise is the most important factor. I am TRYING to start my routine but its been an uphill battle. I am really hoping and praying that I can get motivated soon. I was banded on June 6th and so far I'm down about 12 lbs. I feel sluggish to say the least.

Hi Melanie,

I really believe the exercise is the most important factor. I am TRYING to start my routine but its been an uphill battle. I am really hoping and praying that I can get motivated soon. I was banded on June 6th and so far I'm down about 12 lbs. I feel sluggish to say the least.

Just Do It !!!!

It's hard. There are days I get there, and then while I am on the eliptical machine I wanna get off. Seriously.

That's when I talk myself into just 10 more mins.

I too thought I could not take the time out of my day, but I started to take the time. And I just make it as important as my getting out of bed in the morning, feeding the kids every day, etc. You know what I am saying?

Only the best to you!!

-Melanie