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sweetsuzzie1

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sweetsuzzie1    35

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I am in the same boat. I'm up and down the same 5lbs for the last 3 1/2 years, since getting banded and losing about 60lbs. I'm at the low end of that 5lbs right now, after my fill a little over a week ago. I've not lost anything in 4 days now, so am going to work on getting in more Protein and hope that helps. I need to make sure I'm getting enough Water also.

Sometimes I feel our body's say enough is enough

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Lori Voss Green    93

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I think my last 24 lbs are a little too attached to me. I really would like for them to part ways with me VERY soon!

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SandyM    1,956

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I'm slowly getting it off. I originally set my sites on 138 cuz that would put me at 25 BMI. I later raised it to 145 cuz I feel ok where I am and jus want a nice stopping point. I'm averaging less than a lb a week. I was thinking about a fill , but just about decided against it. I do a week of almost solid Proteins each month and drp 2 lbs during that week.

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sweetsuzzie1    35

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I'm slowly getting it off. I originally set my sites on 138 cuz that would put me at 25 BMI. I later raised it to 145 cuz I feel ok where I am and jus want a nice stopping point. I'm averaging less than a lb a week. I was thinking about a fill , but just about decided against it. I do a week of almost solid Proteins each month and drp 2 lbs during that week.

I want to be 145 but I am struggling to get there

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SandyM    1,956

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Keep on working it, it'll happen

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oreo4972    20

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I think my biggest problem is my work and sleep schedule. I work nights 7p-7a and am having a difficult time working out an eating and workout schedule. Frustrated, but not giving up!

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SandyM    1,956

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I think my biggest problem is my work and sleep schedule. I work nights 7p-7a and am having a difficult time working out an eating and workout schedule. Frustrated, but not giving up!

i use to work that, I know how it is. Sucks even on your days off

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oreo4972    20

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Yes it does, Sandy. Because I don't stay on my "work" sleep schedule when I'm off. Otherwise, I'd never see my husband and sons! If I workout after work, before I go to bed, then I'm too wound up to go to sleep. If I wake up earlier to fit in a workout before work, then I get sleepy during my shift...then I'm MISERABLE fighting to stay awake! And let me NOT get started on my meal schedule!!! Smh...

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Multifacet    66

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Got room in this boat? I'm there with all of you!

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TheNewSusie    471

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I just started kickboxing at a karate place and I have been running the other days

That sounds like a great idea. I need something to work. I'm incorporating weights more now and cardio. We shall see, I hate this muffin top!

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dawalsh    919

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I've started walking more but I can 't seem to get into ONEderland. I'm at a standstill :-(

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