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!!!

BooBooKitty - do you eat 1/2 cup of meat only or do you have some veggie to go with it?

Thanks for your response too :confused: I will start measuring and stopping no matter what. No more snacking in between either - it would be a great time for me to actually drink some Water (I fail miserably in this area daily!)

BooBooKitty,

Thanks so much for sharing, especially the info about your calories and exercise. Those are such important components to weight loss, and it is always so informative to hear what successful losers have done.

How very excited and proud you must be!!!!

boo boo you hot mama! I'm so proud of you! You make me so motivated to shed these last 30 something lbs! Yeahh you!!!!

Wow. You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your excitment!

CONGRATS! That is awesome, you are amzaing. Way to go! :eek:

BooBooKitty - do you eat 1/2 cup of meat only or do you have some veggie to go with it?

Thanks for your response too I will start measuring and stopping no matter what. No more snacking in between either - it would be a great time for me to actually drink some Water (I fail miserably in this area daily!)

I only eat 1/2 cup no matter what it is! :eek: I drink a ton of water as well. I do Crystal Light as well, or unsweet tea. That is key for me to not snack.

Congrats!!

I know you've worked really hard for it! Specially those last few lbs!

Boo Boo, Not sure if you've posted this somewhere else.., Will you have to have plastic surgery? Feel free to ignore, I was just curious. You totally rock & are quite and inspiration...

Have you treated yourself to anything yet??...:eek:

Boo Boo, Not sure if you've posted this somewhere else.., Will you have to have plastic surgery? Feel free to ignore, I was just curious. You totally rock & are quite and inspiration...

Have you treated yourself to anything yet??...:eek:

Yes, I will be having PS on my tummy and a breast reduction. I am still a FFF after loosing a ton! I am waiting on a date!

I have treated myself to LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of new clothes...lol..

I do have a bad habit now.

Thanks again to all!

Awesome Gorgeous You!

Awesome accomplishment Kitty! Congratulations! I hope to be making the same announcement soon.

I think a new pic is in order.

Congrats kitty you look awesome , I have followed your progress for awhile on here and you have motivated me from afar for a long time

Thank you again from being strong and real...:whoo:

Fantastic... well done. You are an inspiration!

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:clap2::clap2::clap2::whoo::whoo::whoo: Wow girl it must be a great feeling! I am so in awe of your accomplishment, congratulations!

Congratulations to you!!! You are an inspiration to all of us just beginning this journey. You should be VERY proud of yourself.

BBK, I love you, man!

You are very inspirational.

And you give very solid and important tips.

I don't drink, hardly at all. I'm lucky to get 20 oz of Fluid in in a day. I think this has been the biggest reason I've plateaued for four months. That and I stopped logging all my food. No more. Tomorrow morning with my first bite and sip, I'm going to log it all again.

You are a wonderful woman, a beautiful person inside and out.

Doggone it, I am going to get a grip on this crap and tackle it! I WILL do this!

Thanks again for the inspiration!

Congratulations! I can't wait to see those pin up pictures. You're going to share them with us, aren't you?