I was wondering if anyone has attended the TLBC bootcamp, and if yes what were your results? I have had a hard time the past couple of months and haven't lost any weight so I thought I'd give this a try to help me get back on track.

Hi I am taking it by email and correspondence. So far, my weight has been going down slowly for the last year. I am putting into practice what Jill has sent me and I know the weight loss has increased a bit. I am now going for another fill of 1/2 cc.

Yes I wish I could attend in person the clinic because what I have seen it is information we all know but with a twist to include the band. I think it is the deadlines and challenges that Jill throws at you that gets you going again. Take the challenge, I think you will enjoy it.

Doddie

I'm having great results so far with the bootcamp...losing about 3 lbs per week...I slamed through my plateau. The support group aspect of the meetings works for me. Sometimes I forget that I am not alone, and that there are other people going through the same things as me. It's great to have someone to talk to who knows exactly how you feel. I'm trying to implement the awareness exercises that Jill recommends. I think it's starting to work. I've already asked Jill to put me on the list for the next bootcamp. She also said that she is working with Dr Simon on a body image seminar. I think it's a great idea....we'll see.

This sounds like a really good idea.

What sort of things are involved?

Andrew

I am interested too! Please share.

I am interested too! Please share.

Are you stuck in your weight loss/? I have had a slow go of it too. Its taken be 8 mos to find my sweet spot... argh

I think motivation is key. That and accountability. That is what the bootcamp does for me. It is led by Jill the nutritionist at TLBC. We start every session by getting weight (they also take measurements at the beginning and end). We also get nutrition tips every week.

Week one

On our first session we reviewed the “Bandsters 10 Commandments”, the “Daily Nutrition Guidelines” and the “6 reasons for PBing”. In addition we signed a contract saying we will follow the rules and adding a goal for the weight we would like to lose by the end of the boot camp. We then did a very interesting exercise where we wrote out our Hopes, Fears and Expectations when it comes to our weight loss. We went around sharing our notes and it was amazing to see how much we are all alike. It was a great comfort to me to know that I am not the only one who is afraid of failing, of what is going to happen once I loose the weight and I reach my goal. What if I am never going to be satisfied with myself?

Week two

The second session was titled Awareness. Jill spent the hour driving home the point that “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. We had to rate these statements from 1 to 10 like: I am aware that change is necessary/ It is important for me to change/ I will be successful in my weight loss journey etc. You guys can just imagine what scores we gave ourselves. Jill had us erase our scores and give ourselves 10s across the board saying that you will only reach as high as you believe you can. We spent the rest of the session reviewing our habits, that have stopped us from succeeding in the past and what our triggers are. We also keep a food journal that Jill reviews. This week we also had to review the triggers for our cravings. What are the where are we, what are we doing and what do we crave.

Week three

The last session was titled “getting excited about your life”, about showing gratitude for today, and our successes in life so far. We went around and each of us shared some of our successes and described ourselves as our friends would describe us. (Our friends would never say we are fat or ugly or losers). We discussed how if you’ve got happiness on hold until you get to the “destination”, you’re never going to have it. The key is to enjoy the little things you see along the way and use them to divert you from the temptations that can lead you off the path.

I know this posting is kind of long but I find myself in the mood to write lately. I think it’s somewhat therapeutical for me. Let me know if you guys would like more details. I was at a plateau for the last two months before I started this program and I was getting a little down on myself. It’s still me doing all the work now, however the boot camp gave me the incentive I needed to focus on my goal, make some changes and just plain do it.

That sounds awesome.

Andrew