When I stare at the "116" on the monitor here, it seems like a very large number! I never thought I would get to a point where I would have to lose 116, but here I am.

I really hope that I can get through this. I am trying to have a very positive attitude. My husband is even getting me a treadmill, and I intend to use a pedometer everyday. =D

There is a Ticker Tutorial thread in the LBT Suggestions, Feedback, and Questions section. In a nutshell, you paste it in your signature.

I surely hope you can because I had 140lb to lose when I started, and I plan to lose it all! I'm figuring on about 18mths to get to goal.

I met a gentleman on Saturday who had lost 252lbs!!! So I do indeed believe you can lose your 116 and I can lose my 165!!!

116 pounds are a piece of cake if you are willing to work it. I lost 160 in 18 months! You can do it with the right frame of mind! Good luck!

Hi, Brandy!

How did you lose so quickly? Your advice, please.

Michele

Banded 4-6-07

320/277/150

Hi, Brandy!

How did you lose so quickly? Your advice, please.

Michele

Banded 4-6-07

320/277/150

I eat between 800-1300 calories per day. I track it with a free site

www.myfoodpyramid.gov

I eat a variety of foods, but just in moderation. I don't deny myself of anything if I REALLY want it.

I work out 1-1.5 hours a day at 4 am. I switch between cardio and weights.

I follow all the bandster rules and made this a life changing thing, not a quick fix.

Good luck!

well im like the 80's chick i want to loose as in tens that way i can only keep my mind on hopw much to loose this month "10" then start over the following month i have like a total of 120 pounds to loose OR get to my weight goal of 175 or size 16 good enough for me and medication free yeah boii..lol well keep me in prayer im loosing but gaining then loosing i have no idea whats going on but keep me in prayer just remeber the more prayers go up the more blessing come down and thats for all of us banded gurlz....

bye bye

Yes, Yes, Yes! Make it the highest priority in your life. Follow the rules, exercise, change your thinking, and you'll change your life. Good luck!

Wow, Becky! You are an inspiration! I got banded on 7/16/08 and have lost 9 lbs so far. I am a bit concerned that the average is 50% of excess weight loss and am hoping/planning on reaching my goal.

Wow, Becky! You are an inspiration! I got banded on 7/16/08 and have lost 9 lbs so far. I am a bit concerned that the average is 50% of excess weight loss and am hoping/planning on reaching my goal.

Don't forget that an average is just a statistic and there are people who reached 100% of their goal and those who have achieved 0% in that range. There's no reason why you can't be one of the 100% if you work at it :ohmy:.

You can and WILL do it! I love my treadmill! I'm up to an hour a day. I prop my laptop on it and it makes the time fly by! You just have to get a little cordination?! I had surgery April 10th and I'm down a total of 96 pounds! That's 55 pre surgery plus another 41 since surgery! Just stay focused! Good luck and keep me posted! Take care.

-Dawn (Minnesota) :ohmy:

Yes! I never would have believed it a few months ago, but you can! If I can do it - nothing ever worked for me before - you can. I agree with above - 800 - 1200 (for me) calories a day, 30-60 minutes of walking & increasing general activity like taking stairs at work. Follow the rules, eat Protein first, and eliminate junk food from the house. It CAN be done, but you do have to be focused.

Good luck, and many of you have done a great job already!

How do you change the ticker tape? I've lost a few pounds but I don't know how to update. Thanks!

MyTurn,

Go back into the ticker factory, you'll have to sign in with your PIN, and click "update weight info." Then it will take you to a grid, at the bottom it will have field to update your weight and date. Then click Next - and it should automatically update.