Hey all.

So there's a bunch of us in this group, all split up into our different banding days. I was thinking that it might be a good idea to have one master thread as we move through the month, in which all of us could post as we go, from the pioneers going on March 1st to the finalists on March 31st.

I'd love to talk about our anticipation and any worries as we approach our banding date, for people to talk about exactly what happened from the moment they walked into the hospital door until the second they walked out, about how recovery is going, about weight loss and plateaus, about non-scale victories and challenges.

I was thinking that if we all contribute to one thread, it'll form a more substantial channel for information and support. At the moment, I was thinking that we might be too spread out into individual date, and that a central thread would be a really good backbone for the group, in addition to the date-specific threads.

What do you think?

Fenton

Sorry: it's 45:33.

That's the duration of the first mix, but if you download it from Amazon now it has a few extra songs on it to make it longer. The original has slow buildup, sustained pretty fast speed, then slows down towards the end of your work-out.

I did "okay" during the superbowl.......the chips and dip kept nagging at me....but didn't drink any alcohol and stayed away from the sweets....oh, and drank about a 55 gallon drum of water......salty things are always my downfall....UGH.

Paid my penance on the treadmill tonight, though.......I'm WHOOPED.....I do walk without holding on, but generally keep it around 3mph max....I have pretty short little legs, so that feels like a pretty good clip to me! My iPod is definitely my friend during a treadmill session. I have a playlist set out that keeps me going.....sometimes I just shuffle and skip through the slow songs if I'm bored with the playlist.

going to the gym - treadmeill is 3.5 incline with 3.5 mgh

I do start holding on, but let go after I get going.

Bicycle is also part of the workout, as is the elliptical.. then onto the weights and the machines, usually a good 1.5 hour workout with new things added every so often. I feel great when I am done, but have to push myself to get through the workout..

No suuper bowl game or snacks for me. I had my grandson and we were watching "his" shows.. I am too old for these kid shows...

Enjoy the day everyone.

And now we see exactly why Lynn is 3/4 of the way to goal!!!

I use the varying Weight Loss programs on my treadmill so my incline ranges from 0 to 12 and my speeds vary from .5 to 3.5. I have a hard time keeping up with the 3.5 so usually back it down to 3 because I have short legs just like Harley, lol. I watch TV while I'm doing my treadmill, it keeps me motivated. I used to hold onto the rails but during one of the Biggest Loser shows Jillian was telling her people to let go of the rails because it gives you a better workout, so I gradually learned to let go of the rails and now do my walking without holding on. Just like Fenton suggests above, just slowly increase your speed and your balance will get better. I used to be afraid that I was going to fall off of mine too, but trust me you do get used to it.

Just popping my head in with a premature weigh-in result. I checked this morning, and I've now hit - 101 pounds - I GOT MY CENTURY, CHICKS!!!

Fenton, that's great!! Keep up the good work. Way to go!

Just popping my head in with a premature weigh-in result. I checked this morning, and I've now hit - 101 pounds - I GOT MY CENTURY, CHICKS!!!

WTG Fenton!!!!!

Lots of issues with PBing.. not sure why, unless stress and cold weather. My daughter did move out Saturday, now I am busy getting my place back to how I want it for myself.

Back to the doctor on 2/17.. no fill for sure..but lots of discomfort around the port area. not sure if it is from some of the equipment at the gym or something else.

Oh. well. I keep myself busy and try to stay out of trouble!!!! shouldn't we all do the same.. OOPS.. sorry, new man in my life so I tend to get into trouble!!!!

Great Job Fenton!!!! 100+ pounds gone.

Just popping my head in with a premature weigh-in result. I checked this morning, and I've now hit - 101 pounds - I GOT MY CENTURY, CHICKS!!!

Yay Fenton, way to go!!!!!!!!!

Is anyone using a weighted vest? I started wearing one 3 days ago and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with one.

Is anyone using a weighted vest? I started wearing one 3 days ago and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with one.

funny you should say this today. My trainer just told me he wants to start using one with me.

The guys at the firehouse use them all the time and say it is a good work out if you have good balance. Whatever that means.

Way to go Jonathan!!!

NSV, I got ignored today! I work as an Onsite Recruiter with my firm, which basically means that I get people work. Which in this economy means that I am contacted by people every second of every day.

I was working remotely at my firms office instead of at my client based office today, when a guy came in to register. He is the best friend of one of my best friends, we have known each other for years, but have never been close. I recognized him immediately, and smiled when I saw him. He looked me dead in my face, said "Good morning" and then sat at the testing computer. Ten seconds pass, and he stops typing, and looks at me and says "Oh sh*t, Lisa???". He actually didn't recognize me! One of my coworkers recently told me that if he had known me previously, and hadn't seen me in a year, that he would walk right passed me on a crowded street. I didn't believe him, but evidently he was not lying! Yay for the little things!