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P.S. We all need each other to lift the other one when they are feeling conquered, but we have to remember NOT defeated!!! I just want to get to 199 and under then I will sing and dance....

I know what you mean. I have weighted 197 once in my adult life so my goal is 196, I am getting there little by little. You will get to your goal very soon too, you are so close.

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I totally know what you mean. I know I am not in the same boat as other but I am a way better me than I use to be so I try to focus on all the positive things that have changed in MY life. I am also low energy' date=' I have been for a few days. I am hoping it gets better soon. I am sure more Protein and Water would help that.

We are all so different, don't worry about what others are doing. Each journey is so unique and special. You are on the right track. One day at a time :-)[/quote']

You're so right Brandy, and I need to hear that other's are going at a pace that i am. I got a new bike last week and have only rode it a couple of times, but my schedule has been very busy, and it's time to get back into workout mode. If i don't do it, then I slack off, but my shoulder has been killing me, and when I'm in pain, I don't feel like doing anything. I have PT again tomorrow. I almost dread it because I feel worst when I get out of there. I would love to join the gym for a month to firm and tone a bit more, but I don't want to waste the money if my shoulder won't allow me to do what I want. If I could win the mega million and have plastic surgery I would, but only in a few areas. How on earth did I ever get to this point??? It doesn't matter right, I don't want the past to dictate my future, I want to be healthy and that is what's important here. We are all striving to reach that point. Thanks so much for getting back to me, it means a lot!!

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You're so right Brandy, and I need to hear that other's are going at a pace that i am. I got a new bike last week and have only rode it a couple of times, but my schedule has been very busy, and it's time to get back into workout mode. If i don't do it, then I slack off, but my shoulder has been killing me, and when I'm in pain, I don't feel like doing anything. I have PT again tomorrow. I almost dread it because I feel worst when I get out of there. I would love to join the gym for a month to firm and tone a bit more, but I don't want to waste the money if my shoulder won't allow me to do what I want. If I could win the mega million and have plastic surgery I would, but only in a few areas. How on earth did I ever get to this point??? It doesn't matter right, I don't want the past to dictate my future, I want to be healthy and that is what's important here. We are all striving to reach that point. Thanks so much for getting back to me, it means a lot!!

You are so welcome. I know much support means from someone how is going through it too. I have good days and bad days for sure but tomorrow is always a new day to do the right thing. We each have our own journey and our bodies know best. If we are giving it the important things and staying away for the bad then we are doing the right thing and we have to trust our body to do what it needs too :-)

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You're doing great!! I still haven't gotten into the 100's yet' date=' but I'm at 208. I'm getting a new bike today, and will be doing a lot of bike riding now that it's cooler outside. Also, I called my doctor's office and spoke with the nurse that has worked with me most of the time the past year through this whole process. Meaning, from the time I was first making a very big decision in my life. I first thought about the lap band, then after months of doing all that I had to do to make this possible, I thought to myself, I am not going to do this I can do it on my own. Well, proven fact, I couldn't do it on my own. Besides some of the meds I was on kept me from losing weigth, and the stress I was under with other things happening in my lfe.

I am glad that I made the decision to do this surgery, and she said I am right where I should be for my height, and weight. She also said that people who have loss the weight quicker are usually a lot heavier. I'm eating healthy, working out some...and...my clothes are fitting different. She said when you go up and down, that it could be from eating something salty, or Water retention. I would rather lose it a bit slower, then to have to all come off fast. Which that is what I thought would happen at first. I don't want my skin to sag. Also, she said....if you have 80 grams of Protein a day, you should have half of that in carbs. 60 grams-30 carbs. I was so worried about the carbs I was getting, and didn't want to overdue it. Now I feel much better, and I hope to be at 199 by the time I see the Dr. on the 27th. Yippie, maybe it will be even less. Good luck to all of you....Any weight lost, it a step closer to a healthy life, and feeling good about yourself. My mind and stomach don't see eye to eye yet, and I"m sure you now what I mean. but soon it will all connect!!!![/quote']

Thank you!!! You are doing great! I still can't get in all of my protein. I try, but it's really hard. :(

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Whooo Hooo! 52lbs gone for good 12 weeks only 32 to get to my goal. I'm pumped! I havent been this thin sence Jr High.

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Been in a stall for almost a month and a half been at 222 forever ! So upset! I was sleeve on June 26 and I was at 248. I see a difference but I know I must be doing something wrong.

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Been in a stall for almost a month and a half been at 222 forever ! So upset! I was sleeve on June 26 and I was at 248. I see a difference but I know I must be doing something wrong.

I have been in the same boat. Maybe eating wrong stuff, and too much sliders. It's been almost a month stall for me. Ugh, I'm very frustrated also. Any support, or advice would be welcomed! Good luck to all!

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I was June 20. As of today, I have lost 55 with 45 left to go. I feel like this is a little slow. What do you think? Recently, I found that the longer that I sleep at night, the better my weight loss is.

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I was sleeved June 18 and I'm down 81 lbs, but I have become a gym rat to and I think that's why my weight loss has been so good.

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Sad part is, I also have been working out like a lunatic!

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Sad part is' date=' I also have been working out like a lunatic![/quote']

Maybe lot's more Protein and less carbs....that's what I'm doing....can't work out as much as I would like too, but maybe this shot I got in my shoulder today will help this time...too much pain to work out...I do bike and do the treadmill....I just have to keep plucking along...

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I was sleeved June 18 and I'm down 81 lbs' date=' but I have become a gym rat to and I think that's why my weight loss has been so good.[/quote']

you're doing awesome....wish I could work out more...I'm NOT giving up...I can, and will do this!!!

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I was June 20. As of today' date=' I have lost 55 with 45 left to go. I feel like this is a little slow. What do you think? Recently, I found that the longer that I sleep at night, the better my weight loss is.[/quote']

You're doing great too. I just want to lose about 40 more pounds....I can do it, you did it, and we need to support each other more often...we are all different...but like I said any suggestions, recipes, etc....it all helps each of us out...good luck everyone...and keep up the great work....

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Been in a stall for almost a month and a half been at 222 forever ! So upset! I was sleeve on June 26 and I was at 248. I see a difference but I know I must be doing something wrong.

I started using the app on my phone called Lose It. I started tracking all my food and Water intake. I realized I was eating way more calories than I thought. I have been able to control my intake and although my weight loss is at a plateau right now I know i have to keep moving forward with working out and making the best choices possible for my body. Even if the scale does not change remember every good choice is helping your body in so many ways.

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I was sleeved June 18 and I'm down 81 lbs' date=' but I have become a gym rat to and I think that's why my weight loss has been so good.[/quote']

What are your workouts like? Do you do resistance every day or every other day? What type of cardio? Thanks

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