I thought having the next challenge go to the first day of summer, June 21st, would be motivating. That's almost 7 weeks. Then for the summer we could have a "summer meltdown" challenge if everyone agrees. I'll kick it off!

Good luck everyone!!

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

CindyG..............210................210..................198...........12

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

CindyG.........210...........207...........198...........9

TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17

Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10

Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5

Hollyberries...257...........255...........247............8

Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14

gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10

Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5

shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10

Momto1plus1....210...........208...........198...........10

Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10

osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20

lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5

kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5

kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10

Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2

Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15

Eulete P.......219...........215...........209...........6

wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8

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yeah lost 4

Cindy, Congratulations! Awesome job, you must be so proud of yourself!

Way to go Cindy!!!!

Thanks guys! I couldn't have done it without whining to you all. Thanks for being such great friends.

Cindy

Congratulations Cindy, way to go !!

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

CindyG.........210...........205...........198...........7

TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17

Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10

Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5

Hollyberries...257...........255...........247............8

Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14

gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10

Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5

shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10

Momto1plus1....210...........208...........198...........10

Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10

osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20

lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5

kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5

kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10

Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2

Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15

Eulete P.......219...........215...........209...........6

wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8

Down 2, YAY!!

Great job, Cindy!! So proud of you for hitting that 100 lb goal!!!

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

CindyG.........210...........205...........198...........7

TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17

Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10

Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5

Hollyberries...257...........255...........247............8

Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14

gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10

Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5

shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10

Momto1plus1....210...........208...........198...........10

Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10

osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20

lindata........181.5.........180...........176.5.........3.5

kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5

kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10

Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2

Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15

Eulete P.......219...........215...........209...........6

wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8

I'm not sure how I lost those few pounds, but I thought I'd better post it quick before I gain it all back again!

I am still struggling to get off the weight I gained in Vegas. I am still up 1 pound but I am going to do the 5 Day Pouch Test this test and I am hoping it will help get me back on track. I can still meet my goal so I am going to try very hard.

I am still struggling to get off the weight I gained in Vegas.

So, what happens in Vegas doesn't STAY in Vegas, but comes home on your hips? ;o)

So, what happens in Vegas doesn't STAY in Vegas, but comes home on your hips? ;o)

That is funny but true. :tongue2:

At least you had fun, right?

I had a blast! It it times like this that reality sets in and you realize that it is up to us and not the band. There is always something to learn with this band. Of course, I've always known it is up to me to make good choices but after the initial weight loss it becomes much harder. I used to be able to eat almost anything and still lose but now I have to really plan and make smart choices.

I think I need a fill but I am going to see how the 5 day pouch test works and then make my decision. I hate being too tight. I've been able to lose without a lot of restriction which has been great because I haven't had any PB episodes. I am so scared of that first PB.

The PBs are not so bad - really. Once you know that you are having a PB and not a heart attack, it is mainly just uncomfortable. Nothing to be scared of. I have been debating another fill, too. I just have had two (for a total of 3cc). I have a standard AP band, so I think I have quite a way to go, if I want to fill it all up.

I just don't want to be in the situation of getting too tight and not losing because I am eating nothing but soft stuff. My big problem is listening to that little "stop" voice in my head. I really WOULD be full on less food, if I would just trust my stomach and not my eyes or my brain that says I have not finished the appropriate portion size.

Maybe just a wee tiny extra fill would help jolt me in the right direciton without making me too tight?

The PBs are not so bad - really. Once you know that you are having a PB and not a heart attack, it is mainly just uncomfortable. Nothing to be scared of. I have been debating another fill, too. I just have had two (for a total of 3cc). I have a standard AP band, so I think I have quite a way to go, if I want to fill it all up.

I just don't want to be in the situation of getting too tight and not losing because I am eating nothing but soft stuff. My big problem is listening to that little "stop" voice in my head. I really WOULD be full on less food, if I would just trust my stomach and not my eyes or my brain that says I have not finished the appropriate portion size.

Maybe just a wee tiny extra fill would help jolt me in the right direciton without making me too tight?

You sound just like me. I feel the same way. I also have the APS band. I have 4.5 cc's.

Me too which is why I believe I haven't been a big loser like some on here. If the truth be known, I am rarely hungry but still eat because I think I should and because I can. I'm kicking myself for that because I would be much closer to my goal by now. I have another fill next week which hopefully should fix the ability to eat too much in one sitting and then from there I have to work on the head stuff. I am still very happy that I am down 35 lbs. Bought an outfit for my niece's 21st birthday party which is in 2 weeks time and I am down a dress size... surely I can't complain about that. :thumbup: