Okay it is time to start a new thread. Anyone from the original August Band crew 2006 still out there????

How are we all doing? I am up to exercising 5 times a week. I am in a tight size 10 pants. I started out in September hovering around 178-179 and now I am at 171-172. I am determined to get to 169 before Thanksgiving so I am cutting out sweetners, increasing water consumption, no soft foods and no sweets for the next 5 days. 169 in my mind was always the big hurdle for me and the real success marker since I started on this journey in August 2006.

Let me know how everyone is doing. Robn

Hi Robin, I Can't Believe We Are The Only Ones Left! I Miss All Of Our Talks! You Are Getting So Close To Goal. I Slowed Down After My Unfill But Have Started Again. I'm Down To 221 And Was Hoping To Be 199 By Christmas. I Guess I Will Be Happy With 210 By Christmas. I Only Need To Lose Another 50-60 Lbs. To Me, That Is Real Close. The Last Time I Was 220 Was In 1979 Going Through My Divorce. Then Up To 250 + And Didn't Stop.

I Feel So Good And I Think I Look Good Too. I Still Have A Big Bumm But In Another 30 Lbs It Should Start To Look Normal, At Least I Hope So!!

Diane

I have been keeping an eye on the boards. You are all doing so great. I am currently about 101 pounds lost. I am 292 pounds (still can't believe I'm under 300!!!) and feeling really good. The last month I've slowed down on the exercise but I'm trying.

I'm so proud of our whole group! I still have a ways to go but I'm getting there at a good pace. My only issue is all the flab! I've never been so flabby!!!

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Robin, I Was Very Excited To Attend The Ball Put On By Dr Spivak On The 8th. I Called To Get Directions And Found Out That They Have Canceled It. Boy Am I Bummed! I Bought My Expensive Dress And Wrote And Entered The Contest. Seems Doc Didn't Want To Do It Cause There Were Only 12 Responses To The Contest. I Say, Thats Ok, We Don't Mind. There To Be About 50 People There. I Sure Would Of Liked To Of Gone. Oh Well, I Guess I Will Save The Money And Take Back The Dress. I Did Look Great. A Size 16!

I'm Flabby Too But I Think I Feel Good Because Of The Exercise. I Know That When I Started My Arms Were 16" And They Are Down To A 12.75. I Am Trying Hard To Work On Them Cause They Do Look Bad. At Least In My Eyes.

Have A Great Day Guys. Diane

Hey Diane,

Sorry to hear he cancelled the ball. I wonder why such a poor showing.

I am flabby too from lots of loose skin. I am using weights every day in my exercise to tone muscle and it is making me slimmer. I am in a tight size 10 pant but would love to lose the extra roll around the middle and the loose skin on my thighs. If I want to look my best I will have to opt for plastic surgery and scars. I had a few friends who thought I should not do the lapband because of loose skin but it was worth it. I have been surprised too that as I have lost more weight some of what was hangin loose skin at first has shrunk considerably. Size 16 is such a triumph because you can find that size clothing anywhere. It just gets better from there. When I had a saleslady ask the other day if I wore a size 12 I was in hog heaven! Take care, Robin