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BabyGotBack    0

BabyGotBack
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My all time goal was near/at 145 by my 34th birthday (yesterday)

and I weighed in today at 147!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe it!

I have been trying to lose weight my whole life, yo yoing, being too lose/too tight with the band and still not losing....

But, here I am!!!!

Now what???

I need to start an exercise program. Health and fitness is a life long journey for me.

I will still come here for encouragement and to encourage others.

You all have become like a family to me!:P

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Paulax    8

Paulax
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:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

YOU MEAN YOU ARE DONE?

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How exciting, congratulations to you and much success on maintenance.

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BabyGotBack    0

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I am pretty much done!

I am going to stick to the 145ish range so my body's set point can adjust to this new weight.

I had learned that our body always wants to go to the weight is held the longest. That is what plateaus are sometimes.

But, if you can hold within 5 pounds for 3-6 months, you re set the setpoint!!!

I just need to start exercising.

I think that my results are a combo of a couple things.

I had a Tummy Tuck and Lipo 3 years ago then quickly gained 30 pounds. Swelling doesn't go down for about 6 months so I never got to see the real results, until now!

I also take a supplement called QuickSlim30 that helps your skin tone and muscle. It has special herbs in it that aid with weight loss and the weight loss process.

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mescla808    0

mescla808
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Congrats too you,

Did you doc say it was ok to take a diet supplement with your band? I am banded only 5 wks now, and i think im plateauing, but im exercesing.. sheesh, spelling

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Big As Life    0

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Congrats To You...boo Boo Kitty...i Wish You All The Luck....that Is Great That You Have Made It To Your Goal....the Exercise Is So Important...i Work Out Everyday.....no Matter How Tired, I Still Do My Workout.....i Have Lost 62 Lbs...although My Ticker Is Stuck And I Can't Change The Numbers On It....it Still Says 57, But I Have Now Lost 62....

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BabyGotBack    0

BabyGotBack
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Congrats too you,

Did you doc say it was ok to take a diet supplement with your band? I am banded only 5 wks now, and i think im plateauing, but im exercesing.. sheesh, spelling

It is herbal, so yes it is okay!

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TamifromAL    1

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Congratulations! You look awesome. I loved your comment about re-setting your set point. I used to say my "set point" was around 200 lbs., because it seemed like that's where I kept returning. But, I've "re-set" it to 165, since I've been within 2-3 lbs. of that for six months now. Sometimes I think I want to go down another 5-10 lbs., but if I can stay around this weight for the rest of my life, I'll be happy!

Tami

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