I did it! I made it to goal!!!! I actually did it a few days ago, I am actually under by .5...I waited a few days because it seems so unreal to me. I knew from a Dr appt this week. I made it to what I thought a year ago was a freaking PIPE dream! I am so happy and so amazed. If *I* can do it, anyone can, trust me!

I want to motivate all of you that have ANY doubt or disbelief. If you want the band to work, and YOU WORK IT, it will work! :confused:

Before I was banded I was a food whore. I had hidden stashes, I ate probly 4000 or more calories on a good day. Bad days were upward to 6000!! I ate fast food constantly, I ate 3-4 candy bars a day. Coke, was a huge habit. At least a 12 pack a day. It is all done with.

I want you all to know what I have done is NOT a gimmick. I want you to know that yes, it was hard work but worth every second of it. I have a life again! YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

For those of you who want to know how, this is what I did (still do...lol)

I eat about 800-1200 calories per day. I haven't cut anything out, but bread and Pasta because they get stuck for me. I use shake, no matter what. I eat whatever I want in very small moderate portions. BUT I can tell you, I no longer really like fast food, it makes me ill to my stomach. Candy is not a demon anymore either. I even *GASP* have an occasional Coke now and then, but only about 1/4 of a can! I have deprived myself of anything, if I crave something long enough I do eat it. I have learned that life is better that way.

Please all of you doubting the band or yourself, please DO NOT give up! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

congrats! wooo! goooooooal!

Oh, WOW! That's great!

You are such a rockstar!!!!

What was you start and end weight??

I started at 320, now 169.5 I am 6"

Please all of you doubting the band or yourself, please DO NOT give up! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

..you inspire me!!!!!!!!!

From the depth of my heart and width of my arms, I sincerely and wholey congratulate you! WAY to go!

Patty

Congrats! This is just the sort of good news I need at the start of my 100Lbs in 08 mission.

Me too! I have the same goal not to mention a few personal head-work goals.:clap2:

Congratulations Boo Boo Kitty! You look so beautiful!!!!

You are a real inspiration -- especially since you and I share the same Band month (except I was banded one year later).

I can tell from your posts that you are an incredibly sweet person and I wish you all the very best!!!

Fondly,

Frangi

Crazy Ates JANUARY Exercise Challenge

3/30 Exercise Sessions

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

That's awesome BBK! We started out at almost the same weight and now I have some hope that I will make it to goal. Thanks for posting this. Do you strictly stick to doing the bike and treadmil or do you change it up? What about lifting weights?

Thanks everyone!

Georgia--I also do 1/2 hour of weights. I switch that between legs and upper body. That has given me my killer legs, now if it could just work on the arms! :confused:

I basically stay with the bike or treadmill. I once and awhile do the stairstepper, but not my favorite. Elipitcal usually once a week.

Congratulations BBK, you are one of my heros and such a inspiration. I hope by August of this yr I can say, "I did it, I did it" like BBK. LOL

woohooo Booboo Kitty!!! That is so awesome for you :confused:

I'm with Julie with that last 35#. Any tips, secrets you can share would be greatly appreciated. I am going to set up another fill. Even though I struggle with Breakfast I can eat too much the rest of the day. I'll just have to drink Protein shakes for breakfast.

The doubt does start to creep in about whether or not I can make it all the way so I truly thank you for your post of encouragement!!

You LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!!!

wombat

Thanks for the inspiration and congratulations on your success.

Sue

Congratulations Boo Boo Kitty, that is awesome!!!!!

You have done a fantastic job. I think I'm going to follow your lead since I've had my band for 5 years and only need to lose my last 20 lbs. The only exercise I will do consistently is bike, treadmill, or walking, that is how I went from 199 to 168 in 3 months. Because you have inspired me I will start tomorrow morning.

Congratulations.

Ana

Boo Boo Kity Thanks so much for sharing that post. I am still going through my preop tests. Your post was so encouraging. Congratulations and job well done!!!!!

woohooo Booboo Kitty!!! That is so awesome for you :confused:

I'm with Julie with that last 35#. Any tips, secrets you can share would be greatly appreciated. I am going to set up another fill. Even though I struggle with Breakfast I can eat too much the rest of the day. I'll just have to drink Protein shakes for breakfast.

The doubt does start to creep in about whether or not I can make it all the way so I truly thank you for your post of encouragement!!

You LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!!!

wombat

I thank all of you again.

For those last 35 just get back to the basics! Protien shakes for morning, exercise hard and never eat more than 1/2 cup in one sitting. I measure my food out most of the time, even though I can eyeball it now. If I am eating and I am still hungry after 1/2 cup I stop. I have found that most usually I have just eaten too fast and it will pass in a few moments! Actually that works for anyone! JUST stick to it, platues will pass if you keep working out! I have been there. My last 35 or so took the longest.