For those that have lost 70lbs or more

[wannabthin 0]

I was just banded and I want to lose 72 more lbs. :help:Can you please share how you did it. How were you eating? How much exercise were you doing? I know everyone is different, but I want to hear how you did it.

I want to be just like you!!!!!!!!!!

[Jachut 487]

I eat totally normally, just less. I dont count Protein, I dont focus on Protein, I eat carbs, usually Cereal and bread daily, I drink alcohol in moderation and enjoy what I want in moderation when I go out to eat. I basically eat 3 meals a day, no Snacks, that works best for me. I've never drunk a Protein shake and I've never been advised not to drink with meals.

Every so often I have a really bad day or week where I eat badly - too much chocolate or Cookies in particular. I write it off and get back on the wagon, I dont wallow in it and go right off the rails.

I dont fuss over what there will be to eat wherever I'm going, and I dont obsess over takeing home doggy bags of food I've not finished in a restaurant. So what if I dont eat it all? I just make a decision from what's available wherever I happen to be and yes, sometimes that's even McDonalds!

I hate ice cream and sweet drinks so never had to deal with that particular issue.

I run for about 45 minutes 4 or 5 times a week and do three fairly tough circuit training sessions a week as well.

I've lost 85lb in 18 months which is more than 100% of my excess weight. I'd say its been easy, I really would. It's just been gradual and natural and I've lost my terrible obsession with food and dieting.

[She Smiles 2]

I eat like Jacqui, which is how we are advised to here in Australia. I eat good healthy foods (which includes rice and Pasta - I can't eat bread) in smaller portions. I also don't count calories/protein. I eat Snacks like almonds, yougurt or fruit cups if I need to, which might be every other day. And I still eat chocolate whenever I feel like it. I've exercised 3-5 times (like a gym session of treadmill, bike and eliptical, a spin class, or a 5km run around my the block near my house and I am also currently doing a boot camp session twice a week) a week for 30-60 minutes since about 2 months after my surgery. I'm now running 5-10km fun runs when they are organised in my city and am fitter and stronger than I have ever been in my life. I've lost about 85lbs in just over 10 months and have about another 20 to go to my dream weight. But I've already exceeded my Surgeon's goal weight.

That said, I had a partial unfill a couple of months ago due to a bad stomach bug where I couldn't keep a thing down, and I have yet to get back to my sweet spot. I'm going for a fill tomorrow and I will be back to my pre-bug fill level, so hopefully that will move my loss along a little.

[DonHoll1 0]

Jacqui. You look great! Gives me hope.Donna

[Sue Magoo 71]

I was just banded and I want to lose 72 more lbs. :help:Can you please share how you did it. How were you eating? How much exercise were you doing? I know everyone is different, but I want to hear how you did it.

I want to be just like you!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Hi Wannabthin:

I've just reached the 70.5 mark of weight loss. I started dieting at the end of April because my bmi was just over 50 and my surgeon doesn't band anyone whose bmi is 50. I got banded at the end of July 2007. I've lost 70.5 in total as of today.

I eat three small meals (even smaller since I got my first fill last week) and I usually have a yogurt in late afternoon to hold me over until supper. I eat sf popsicles and sf fudgsicles at night. I also make a snack of crystal light iced tea by adding crushed ice and lemon and eating it with a spoon. Sometimes instead of the iced tea I have the lemonade.

I exercise every day. I walk between 4.5 to 5.5 miles per day during the week and at least 3 miles per day on the weekends.

I have a long way to go but I feel that I've had a succesful start.

Good luck and soon you willbethin!

Sue Magoo

H-324/S-287/C-253.5/G-160

[JosieK 120]

hi,

i just made the 70 lb mark. i have to tell you early on i read 2 sets of posts on this site....

-ones from people that were banded a long time ago and lost very little weight.

-i also saw people that met their goal within a year.

the first group sat in taco bell, didnt exercise, complained their fills werent "doing it for them"....this scared the "be-jeezus" out of me

the second group exercised, ate healthy and refused to talk about a "diet" instead they talked about a way of life. i decided this was the group to be in.

after being banded....i went to a "bootcamp" in tulum, Mexico to get my exercise endurance up. (it was called bikini bootcamp and it was great.) it was a good jumpstart

...and i stopped weighing myself regularly. it was making me crazy.

now i weigh 1-2 times a month. i found weighing is a real mood changer for me. i measure instead

i am diligent about eating Protein and taking Vitamins. i dont want to lose my hair.

i also drink tons of Water (my skin looks great from this) we get all these side benefits ha!

i use Protein shakes and sometimes the Protein whey bullets when i travel.

dont get me wrong...i have had a few periods where i started to eat junk. when this happened. i started journalling my food to actually see what i was eating. i like to fool myself sometimes....

exercise is the key for me since it helps me to watch my food, tones my body

good luck....you can do it!

p.s. the worse thing about all of this is the $ i am spending on clothes. i flew through size 18 and 16. (this is a good problem...i know)

the best thing is not shopping in lane bryant and the new choices we have in styles. i keep forgetting i dont need to go into the big lady's shop lol

[JosieK 120]

one thing i forgot to mention...

jachut was one of the people i liked her theory/program. she made this a way of life....

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You guys are truly an inspiration to me! I to want to lose at least 85lbs. It is hard for me to imagine 100 which what I would like to say! I had surgery 8/30/07 and when I hear the stories of people not losing or gaining it is sooo scary! I am trying to stay the course. I am exercising more than I ever have. I am looking forward to being able to run the walking courses I am doing now. I am still the slow one on the eliptical machine but I'm there and that's a start! I ahven't had my first fill and I am needing it! I am really hungry these days but Ive been making healthy choices for the most part.

Thanks for the inspiration! I want to be in that second group, too!

319 July 5, 2007

314 Aug 30, 2007 Surgery:clap2:

289 first goal (hit it 9/25/07!):whoo:

274 second goal 12/8/07 (my 47 b-day present to me)

[nursiepooh 0]

hi. I lost 70 pounds by the end of my 6th month with the band. My doctor left Long Island and I haven't had a fill since then. I needed another fill in july, august and sept, but had no doc and after searching I finally found one. I have an appt for next week. MY problem is now i have gained back almost 15 pounds! I am so angry because we were left without a fill doctor! I feel abandoned, and was tempted to call the DOH. Anyways, I have to travel 30 miles on my lunch break to get a fill. I have the large VG band, and currently only 4.8cc. I can eat anything...I can't wait for next week! I want to lose all I have gained and then some! By christmas I want to be down at least 30-40 pounds.

thanks for lending me ya ears!

andrea

[rosanky 0]

I love josiebies's post!

I'm taking the same approach as she. Now, I'm a stickler for Protein and Vitamins because I noticed my hair thinning. YIKES! I use Protein powders and drink a protein bullet daily. Sometimes I mix the protein bullet in the powdered drink.

Right now, I'm not focusing so much on weight as I am on heath. Before banding 03/06/2007, was taking meds for diabetes and hypertension. NOT ANY MORE!!! I swear, if I don't lose another ounce, that is worth the price of admission.

We all slip up occasionally, but the key is to put it aside and keep moving forward. I'll never be thin...never have been. I am so proud to have gone from a BMI of 63.7 to 53.6 in 6 months. I've got a long way to go but I am enjoying the journey and my new life!

You're going to do just fine wannabthin!

[wannabthin 0]

I just started being able to eat solids on Friday. What's funny is I couldn't wait to be able to eat. All I could think about was food. Now that I can eat, nothing taste all that great.

Thank you for sharing your experiences with me & keep them coming!