Okay, guys, this it is!

No excuses, no whining, let's just make it happen!

We know how to make this band work for us and 2015 will be our year!

YAY! Welcome back to the world of posting, @s_suther!

Check-in for me is that things are going well, lost another pound and loving that over the past month or so a few clothing items fit better than before. Also mourning the retiring of a few favorites though.

I'm staying focused on being tightly adherent to my plan, and am going to factor in a cheat day for my birthday, which feels a bit scary to me, but my trainer (rightly) reminds me I need to be able to do that and get back on track.

Getting ready for vacation soon too; backpacking, a trail work party and some time at the beach on Washington's coast.

How are the rest of you doing?

Scale up a couple today. I've been traveling. Going to reign it in and get a bit strict the next week. Hope to shed 2-3 lbs of water by this time next week.

Sorry to hear that @@erp ! How's everyone doing this Monday morning?

I'm heading into some challenging weeks here with a conference, a backpack trip, a mini vacation trip and it'll be a beast to track my macros as scrupulously as I've been doing. Sigh. I have meals planned for the backpacking, but the conference I have to lead is awful that way, and the vacation time will be tough as well, since my usual foods aren't as easily available. I'll cope, but as I say - these will be challenging weeks for me. Thanks for letting me whine.

On the other hand, for the first time in 'forever' I lost two pounds this week! Yaaaaaaay!

Hello all! Sorry I've been absent for so long. I'm terrible in the summer. We've moved and are still trying to feel like home. I only moved about a half mile from my house so you can tell I don't do change well. My eating has been crazy this summer. I start back to school (teacher) on Wednesday so hopefully I can get some routine in my life. I am posting my weight for accountability this morning was 202.4! I hate starting with a 2 again but completely totally my fault. Making my grocery list now for meal planning so here I go! So glad to see some still here and see some new ones too!! Wishing you all well today!

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@@2babutterfly - welcome back! As you know, I moved this time last year. I only moved 5 miles, but I don't like change either, so I feel ya! When does school start? What's the plan?

I'm dragging myself back with my head hung. After a four week binge, I started all liquids yesterday and will try to do so until Friday's dinner. I am struggling this evening, but just drank a mug of broth and having another Protein shake now. I need to detox from all the junk and this seems to be the best way for me. I didn't even step on a scale, but I know my clothes are way too tight and I feel yucky.

Not whining, just explaining for accountability. I'll be posting daily again if I can get some of you to hold me to it.

@@s_suther the important thing is we always come back! I know if we do that we will never be as out of control as we were before band! Best wishes on your plan. You've done before so I know you can do it! I did liquids yesterday but I think my plan will consist of meal planning and portion control. Since I keep my band on the loose side I can eat way more than I should so I want to really focus on being satisfied vs full.

I go back to school tomorrow for 8 lovely days of inservice. The kids will start the 22. Let's stay in touch! We can do this!

How is everyone else doing!

Checking in! How are you guys doing???

Working with my dietician, we tried the ketogenic diet over the summer. With a grand loss of four pounds, I let it derail me and went on a four week binge (see prior post). What's the logic there?!? That led to a TEN pound gain. Ugh.

I did the liquids-only last week and started back on solids Friday evening. I have my full triggers back and feel like my pouch is back where it should be. I met with my dietician/behavior coach on Friday. We have a plan in place for a well-rounded, low carb menu. No more fads, no more manipulation of my eating. I'm going back to what I know. I'll hover around 800-1000 calories (as recommended by lap band surgeon), 50g net carbs, 20g Fiber, 75g Protein. I have meals planned for today and tomorrow; all logged into my fitness pal. I will exercise, which has been lacking over the summer, four times this week. I'll weigh-in on Thursday and report back here. I meet with the dietician in a month to review results.

So, there's my plan for the week. What's yours??

Checking in...

Where is everyone?

I'm on track with my goals for the week (listed above) and had a loss on the scale this morning.

I don't know what has happened with me not being able to post but I'm glad I can today I really missed checking in I'm doing well still working on planning meals and packing them ahead I have been losing but went on binge eating last month and wasn't exercising much in summer I'll start back in gym Monday How's everyone doing check in time holidays are coming up fast[emoji18][emoji18]

Hello all! Yep I've been MIA for a while now. And I need you! I've got to embrace healthy eating and moving! Let me know if you are still out there. Let's find a way to become accountable to each other again. A challenge? Posing eating and exercise plans? Goals?

Hi 2babutterfly I'm with you I've had a rough summer eating junk food not excising but I'm going back to gym my routine was getting boring so I thought I'd change up and walk guess what didn't walk much so back to gym I must go I have a challenge idea let's post food preps with pictures Let's get back in the game I miss this group it kept me on track!!

Sounds like a great idea. We are leaving tomorrow for a trip with very little reception so i will check in and get started with prepping and pics when I get back. My prob with the gym is I go to Zumba and then I'm so sore for days that I don't go back for a while. . I will be walking a lot on this trip but I don't know how healthy I'll be eating (and drinking) I'm going to try though!!

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I'm here...and am always willing. So, what's the scoop?

Hooray we are slowly filtering back in!! We are trying to think of a challenge or something to get us on the right track. Rockinrobin suggested meal prepping and pics of it. I think I might add in a pic of my weekly weigh in. Ideas s_suther??

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Finally! Working out today after a week long hiatus.