This is a new challenge which ends on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th for all us gringos :thumbup:). Start weight is your weight as of March 20th. Now let's kick some butt!!!

Name................Start................Current...............Goal..............To Go

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go

Lizzie_07.........233...............228.....................220 .........8

Osangriared.....252...............247.3.....................232 .....15.3

Skinny_Jill.......180...............175.....................168....... ....7

Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12

kandiceb..........187...............176.....................175....... ...1

shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....1

TxArcher..........328..............315......................308....... ...7

Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10

Momto1plus1.....223..............212.6..................210......... 2.6

zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7

Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10

wnt2lose..........219..............213.6.....................209...... ..4.6

plump_princess....215.............208.....................199.......9

Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239...... 11

Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6

Shalee04..........196..............189......................185....... ..4

Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3

CindyG............215...............211......................199...... .12

MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8

lindata............189?.............185.......................180..... ...5

I am only 3lbs away from hitting 100lbs. If I can do this by 5/6 than I will have lost 100lbs in 6 months. This was my first goal. After obtaining this goal. I want to weight my wedding weight which was 220lbs. So only 37lbs. until that goal. After that goal, I am looking to being under 200lbs. Which I never remember being ever. God, this is reality isn't it. 6 months ago I was looking at a mountain with having to lose 179lbs. now I only have 82 to go. It is mind boggling.

Did I happen to mention that I love my Band....today!

Cindy

Hollyberries,

You are doing an amazing job with the band!

What is your exercise routine and frequency?

What do you eat?

How are you doing this?

Pardon me if you have answered these questions elsewhere. But you are doing so well, I want to know your method....

Amazing Girl, keep on going....:thumbup:

Hollyberries,

You are doing an amazing job with the band!

What is your exercise routine and frequency?

What do you eat?

How are you doing this?

Pardon me if you have answered these questions elsewhere. But you are doing so well, I want to know your method....

Amazing Girl, keep on going....:thumbup:

Molly,

First off! You need to cut yourself some slack. The band is nearly impossible to work if you stressed out way to much. Deal with your work issue and then concentrate on weightloss. One good thing about the band is that it won't let you overeat like you did in the past. If it does, than something is wrong with it. You are worth every bit of success this band has to offer you and in due time it will. Also, Molly support is key and that is why we are here...for each other. I could not have been as successful without my Nymphs. They keep me motivated and are truly inspirations every single one them whether they know it or not. I love you guys!

Now, how have I been so successful. Well, I started off needing to lose 179lbs. That is a lot of weight. So I started off with a great amount to lose so that is part of the large weightloss to date. I also lost about 24lbs during my pre-op diet. So I started off really good.

What is your exercise routine and frequency? Well, I must admit that I have not done much in the way of exercise up until recently and even at that I have only walked. Although, I bought a bathing suit tonight because I want to do water aerobics and they have it at the Y. Monday is the day I start.

What do you eat? I am not as strict as some with my diet but I don't eat as much as I did. Today's menu was:

Breakfast: 1 egg, 1 slice American Cheese, 2 Turkey Sausage and 1/4 cup of Jimmy Dean Country Gravy. I like bisquits and gravy but I can't do the bisquits.

Lunch: 1/2 cup of taco meat, 1/4 cup of cheddar a dollop of sour cream and 1/4 cup of salsa.

Snack: Nutrisystem soy chips and Ice Coffee with cream and equal from Dunkin Donuts.

Snack: Nutrisystem Caramel popcorn at about 7:30 because I was grocery shopping on the way home from work and was starving.

Dinner: 1 cup of Beef Hamburger Helper and 1/2 cup of Green Giants Nibblett corn

Now the Nutrisystem stuff was left over from my previous attempts at losing weight. What I like about the snacks is that they contain high amounts of protein and help if I am hungry.

How are you doing this? I do this by getting support from here and OH, going to my doctors every month to 6 weeks whether I need a fill or not. We discuss how things are going and we determine whether I need a fill or not. I have not hit the preverbial sweet spot yet but definately feel more restriction since my last fill. I have learned as it is getting more difficult to eat that I must take smaller bites and chew chew chew and chew some more. I now realize that to get the remainder of my weight off I must exercise. I weigh myself everyday to ensure that I can stay on top of a gain and rejoice on a loss. I think the scale keeps my accountable. I don't stress over what I eat or don't eat but I do try to make good choices more often. I also do not deprive myself of anything.

If I go out to eat, I get what I want and eat only what I can. Normally I take home the leftovers and if my son doesn't get to them first I can get 1 or 2 more meals from it. I think if you deprive yourself to much you will keep wanting and then give and overeat. I try not to get myself overstuffed because I can't stand how I feel when I am super stuffed. I like you try not to eat after 8pm unless like tonight I must. I know I need a fill if I get hungry within 4 hours of my previous meal.

Recently, I have been noticing a slow down in my weightloss. I will lose 1 or 2lbs and then plateau for a few weeks. This has been happening for the last month or so. However, this week I lost 3lbs. in two days so go figure.

Lastly...don't try to figure out this band because it is finnicky and the minute you think you have it figured out it will throw you a curve ball. I love my band and would do this again in a heartbeat.

You can do this...there is no secret potion to this but hard work and tenacity. You deserve the best and the band is.

Best wishes and make sure that you stay active here because we are truly a family.

Cindy

Every day is a struggle. Last weekend I went up 3.5 pounds but then I wen back down 4.5 lbs. It isn't likely that I will hit 245 by May 5th, but I will be over the moon if I can hit 24 by then.

Molly,

I wonder if you need another fill. I'm suppose to go next Wed. I'm still debating. I think I'm going to call and see what they think.

Molly girl, I feel your pain. While some of us are kicking butt (Hollyberries, you rock, girl!!!), some of us (ahem, me!) don't lose as fast for whatever our reasons. Would you have lost what you have without the band? I know I would still be gaining. So I'm a slow loser, so what? You WILL get there. Make a decision to take it one day at a time. Don't look at the long haul, take it a day at a time. Eat as good as you can today, exercise as much as you can today. Worry about tomorrow tomorrow. I'm doing great for me and you're doing great for you!!

Molly, I know I don't have the restriction I should (another fill coming up next week) but I could have been a lot stricter with myself in the last few months. Obviously the more you have to lose the faster you will lose it. Eg, Cindy had 189 lbs to lose whereas I had 86 lbs to lose and it is taking me longer to lose it. So hang in there, we'll all get there eventually.

BTW Cindy, you have done fantastically well and I applaud you. :smile:

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go

Lizzie_07.........233...............228.....................220 .........8

Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5

Skinny_Jill.......180...............175.....................168....... ....7

Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12

kandiceb..........187...............176.....................175....... ...1

shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....1

TxArcher..........328..............315......................308....... ...7

Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10

Momto1plus1.....223..............212.6..................210......... 2.6

zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7

Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10

wnt2lose..........219..............213.6.....................209...... ..4.6

plump_princess....215.............208.....................199.......9

Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239...... 11

Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6

Shalee04..........196..............189......................185....... ..4

Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3

CindyG............215...............211......................199...... .12

MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8

lindata............189?.............185.......................180..... ...5

I don't think I'll be able to do 13.5 in 5 days...but it was worth a shot. Have a great day.

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go

Lizzie_07.........233...............228.....................220 .........8

Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5

Skinny_Jill.......180...............175.....................168....... ....7

Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12

kandiceb..........187...............176.....................175....... ...1

shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....1

TxArcher..........328..............315......................308....... ...7

Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10

Momto1plus1.....223..............212.6..................210......... 2.6

zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7

Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10

wnt2lose..........219..............213.6.....................209...... ..4.6

plump_princess....215.............208.....................199.......9

Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239...... 11

Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6

Shalee04..........196..............187......................185....... ..2

Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3

CindyG............215...............211......................199...... .12

MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8

lindata............189?.............185.......................180..... ...5

OK I am down 2 this week, so hopefully I am over my little slump.

Cindy, you are doing an awsome job, I am keeping my fingers crossed for your 100 goal mark!! you can do it!!!

After obtaining this goal. I want to weight my wedding weight which was 220lbs.

Cindy

Hey 220 was my wedding weight, too (in 1990). It's a big milestone in my mind also. I bet you beat me to it, you speedy loser you! Congrats.:smile:

220 was my 2nd wedding weight sept 6th 2003

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go

Lizzie_07.........233...............228.....................220 .........8

Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5

Skinny_Jill.......180...............175.....................168....... ....7

Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12

kandiceb..........187...............175.....................175....... ...0

shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....0

TxArcher..........328..............315......................308....... ...7

Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10

Momto1plus1.....223..............212.6..................210......... 2.6

zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7

Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10

wnt2lose..........219..............213.6...................209...... ..4.6

plump_princess....215.............208.....................199.......9

Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239...... 11

Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6

Shalee04..........196..............187......................185....... ..2

Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3

CindyG............215...............211......................199...... .12

MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8

lindata............189?.............185.......................180..... ...5

Finally!!! I've been on a plateau and now I've made my goal. YES!!

Hey 220 was my wedding weight, too (in 1990). It's a big milestone in my mind also. I bet you beat me to it, you speedy loser you! Congrats.:wub:

Foofy...if you tell me that you were married in October 1990 I will then have to think that we are soul sisters. I was married in 1990 on October 20th. This year Frank and I are celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary. Where has the time gone.

I was chuckling just this week over the jeans. I was thinking about that movie the (forget the exact name) "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants". It made me think of you.

See ya Soul Sister.

Cindy

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go

Lizzie_07.........233...............228.....................220 .........8

Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5

Skinny_Jill.......180...............175.....................168....... ....7

Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12

kandiceb..........187...............176.....................175....... ...1

shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....1

TxArcher..........328..............315......................308....... ...7

Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10

Momto1plus1.....223..............212.6..................210......... 2.6

zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7

Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10

wnt2lose..........219..............213.6.....................209...... ..4.6

plump_princess....215.............208.....................199.......9

Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239...... 11

Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6

Shalee04..........196..............187......................185....... ..2

Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3

CindyG............215...............211......................199...... .12

MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8

lindata............189?.............185.......................180..... ...5

OK I am down 2 this week, so hopefully I am over my little slump.

Cindy, you are doing an awsome job, I am keeping my fingers crossed for your 100 goal mark!! you can do it!!!

Shalee, you have done great. Keep up the great job!

By the way, I was doing a search recently for my store and was looking up primitive country curtains and happened on a site that had a screen name like yours. This particular person was posing a question about curtains. Funny part is I could have sworn it was you. I might be way off but thought that your screen name is rather unique but what are the odds.

Cindy

Shalee, you have done great. Keep up the great job!

By the way, I was doing a search recently for my store and was looking up primitive country curtains and happened on a site that had a screen name like yours. This particular person was posing a question about curtains. Funny part is I could have sworn it was you. I might be way off but thought that your screen name is rather unique but what are the odds.

Cindy

Thanks, it's alot of hard work as you well know, but so worth it. I feel so much healthier, and happier then I have been in along time. and

Nope wasn't me asking about curtains, although I do need to buy some.:wub:

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go

Lizzie_07.........233...............228.....................220 .........8

Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5

Skinny_Jill.......180...............175.....................168....... ....7

Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12

kandiceb..........187...............175.....................175....... ...0

shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....0

TxArcher..........328..............315......................308....... ...7

Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10

Momto1plus1.....223..............212.6..................210......... 2.6

zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7

Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10

wnt2lose..........219..............213.6...................209...... ..4.6

plump_princess....215.............206.....................199.......7

Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239...... 11

Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6

Shalee04..........196..............187......................185....... ..2

Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3

CindyG............215...............211......................199...... .12

MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8

lindata............189?.............185.......................180..... ...5

down 2 lbs...