May 2007 Banders

[METALBAND 0]

Do you all remember this list? I thought it might be fun to look at how much of this we have accomplished already. Or at least how much has gotten better so far. We are all doing great.

One of the songs I listen to while I am at the gym is "unwritten" by Natasha Beddingfield (I think). It is a great motivator! As well as "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake.

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs.

1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breathe at the same time

2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen)

3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money

4. to be active with my kids

5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband

6. to set a better example for my kids

7. to not always be the largest person in the room

8. so all of my pant will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub

9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs

10. to be able to cross my legs

11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over

12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again! (no more granny panties)

13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time.

14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately.

15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat

16. So I won't have to wear a full-length trench coat to the beach

(exaggeration, but you get what I mean)

17. So when I want to walk at lunch with the girls, I can keep up with

them and not feel self-conscsious because I'm breathing heavier than

they are.

18. So I can give myself a pedicure!

19. not be ashamed to be in a FULL LENGTH picture!

20. So I can ride roller coasters.

21. To maybe be able to wear a sexy nightie for my hubbie and look good in it.....

22. To be able to wear a pair of jeans that zip and not be pull-ons

23. So I will be willing to have my picture taken again.

24. Dance again, it wears me out right now.

25. Play with my children till I can't play anymore.

26. Scuba Dive, waterski, volleyball, hiking

27. Look cute in clothes.

28. Be more outgoing and confident.

29. Be comfortable with this body to show it off a little.

30. Have a glamour shots session.

31. Lay out on the boat in a bikini while cruising the lake.

32. I want to be able to tuck in a shirt again....I know its not the style but I still would like to have the option.

33. I want to walk up stairs and be able to talk when I get to the top.

34. I want to live long enough to drive my kids crazy and spoil the grandkids!

35. Enjoying snowboarding, wakeboarding and hiking without it feeling like a chore.

36. To be in pictures and not hide behind someone (like that helps).

37. I want to get out of bed without the feeling of rolling out of bed.

38. Dance at parties.....in a dress!!! OMG

39. I would like to be able to hug my husband real close without my big belly getting in the way.

40. I want to be able to buy a 'girlie' souvenier t-shirt when I go to theme parks, carnivals, shows, etc... instead of boxy tee shirts because those are the only ones that fit.

41. Shopping in "normal" stores. Avenue gets OLD!

42. Having normal looking backs of my knees (odd I know)

43. Doing things with my kids without guilt or worry that I will injure myself or get too tired.

44. Feeling good about myself

45. riding dirt bikes and my dh's motorcycle

46. being able to go go more than 2 minutes on a stairmaster without stopping

47. being able to use step stools and chairs without worrying they will break

48. In case of emergency, I want to be able to go into a normal sized clothing store and buy whatever I need. And one more -

49. When I go on vacation and forget to pack something, again to be able to go into a store and not have to worry if they will have something in my size!

50. I want to be able to go clothes shopping without getting depressed.

I want to be able to ride Roller Coasters with my family.

51. To not freak out when the waiter wants to put you in a booth. Am I gonna fit?!?

52. All the good clearance clothes are in small sizes

53. To not be the fat one in all family pictures.

54. To not be so stinkin tired and achy all of the time.

55. To have a lap for my daughter to sit in again!

56. To get into and out of a canoe or kayak gracefully and without fear of sinking the vessel!

57. To sit in a chair with arms and not fear it will come with when you stand up!

58. To quit having to stretch my shirt over my knees while squatting, just so it hangs a little looser (and then have trouble getting back up!)

59. So the top of my pants stop flipping over, because my belly is so big and lops over the top.

60. So the bed will stop making noise when I get in.

61. So I can stop putting powder under my "apron" everyday.

62. To be "active" with my hubby during the day or with the lights on and not freak out about it the whole time.

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64. I want to be able to shower without having to *ahem* 'lift' any body parts for cleaning. :-)

65. to have more hot Water & my honey in the bath (less of me), really tired of sloshing Water out when I get in

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67. I'd like to be able to garden again w/out my back killing me!

68. I'd like to have room in a booth to put my napkin in my lap.

69. I'd like to be able to enter a room and not have to scope it out see all exits and paths with enough room for me to go through.

Today I went wakeboarding (#35 on the list)!!!! I am so excited! I got up on the first try. Last summer I did not try and the summer before I had torn a ligament in my arm and hid behind that as to why I was not wakeboarding. It was really because I gained so much and was so out of shape that I did not want to embarrass my self even if front of my family.

But today I got right up.....there has only been a couple of times in my life that I have felt very proud of me.....I always sabotage it somehow but not today....Today I am proud of me!!! One personal goal met and checked off the list!!! Thanks for letting me share!

[Melissa S 1]

WAY TO GO!!!

I havent tried to wakeboard/water ski snow ski or snowboard in YEARS... thats SO exciting!!

Its been a laaazzzzyyy day here today.. its been raining since I got up this morning. We went out and walked the mall for a bit then just came home.

Interview is tomorrow morning...then I have to take my daughter to get her link to the outside world looked at.. aka cell phone fixed. The queen of all drama called me all upset because the keys on her phone wont work..so she cant check her messages or call anyone... cant have that can we?!? haha...

[METALBAND 0]

Good Luck tomorrow!!!!!

[Melissa S 1]

Thank you!! I'll keep you updated!

[legster 2]

Wakeboarding sounds great! I never tried it, but I'm so happy that you felt good enough to give it a go! Great job!

Good luck tomorrow, Melissa!

[ragdollx19 1]

I posted this on the before after page but I really enjoy sharing them with all of you guys! I wish more of you would share! Wenja I use flickr so I dont know what you have to delete?

[jsrico 1]

Ragdoll,

All I have to say is WOW!!! You look awsome!!!! I can really see the difference!!! I bet you feel amazing!!

Melissa,

Good luck on your 2nd interview on Monday!!! I will say a prayer for you and cross my fingers!!!

Sandra

255h/242s/201c/165g

[Melissa S 1]

Thank you Sandra!!

[Macysgranny 1]

I am so proud of our May Bansters!! I have been trying to post for several days and I get a message that says I don't have permission so I am trying this from work....Mini I wanted to answer your question about weights...this is is my first time to work out with a trainer and weights and I am loving it!

[METALBAND 0]

Wakeboarding sounds great! I never tried it, but I'm so happy that you felt good enough to give it a go! Great job!

Good luck tomorrow, Melissa!

Thanks Legster......I was very happy that I was able to do it. Muscles are sore today though......ouch!

[jsrico 1]

Yea!!! Another day and another pound gone....201!!!! I am getting closer to ONEDERLAND!!! I have not been there in about 5 yrs....and I was only there for about 1 yr at that. Everyone is doing great......you are all an inspiration and we all seem to motivate each other!!

Sandra

255h/242s/201c/165g

[GREATFUL 24]

Ragdoll - You look great Girl!!

Melissa - Good Luck today on the jog interview. Sending good vibes your way.

Sandra - So close to "Onederland" you can smell it. Keep up the good work, you will be there before you know it.

I am so excited. We leave for vacation Friday. Going to AZ, my Father-in-Law lives there, going to the Grand Canyon (My first time), Hover Dam. Will be gone over a week. They have not seen me since I have had my surgery, they do not know about it. We shall see if they notice any difference in me.

[Melissa S 1]

Thank you..

I'm afraid to say how the interview went.. I was so nervous!

[jsrico 1]

Melissa,

I am sure you did fine!!! Interviews are not fun....but I am sure you did good!!!! Dont be so hard on yourself.......I said a prayer for you this morning!!!

Sandra

255h/242s/201c/165g

[Dutchgrl59 2]

Melissa,

I'm praying for ya too!