Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

cattoy71

exercise is the key. I hate the gym but love the results.

I have a question for you. Usually after a fill it doesn't start to kick in for about 10 days. This one is pretty obvious right away. What is your experience? I am happy to feel a difference right away, but in the same breath I am afraid I will get too tight in about 10 days since that is usually when I get the most benefit. What is your experience?

My experience is much different than yours. I feel the change right away when I get a fill. Then it seems to loosen up after a few days. When I had my last fill it felt almost too tight for a few days. When it eased up a bit I knew I had found my sweet spot. I think your situation is farily unique.

nrpnrp:

Wow look how close you are to goal! That is amazing! Way to go!

i felt my 3rd fill from day onewhich was different from the other fills so it goes good luck everyone keep up the good work

wtg nrp you are almost there wonderful

Thanks for the congrats ladies. The next step I am wondering about is maintenance. Maintenance has always been my problem after a weight loss. Congrats to all of you on your successes. We have a life long bond from traveling this road together.

I scheduled another small fill for tomorrow since my weight has been on a steady plateau for weeks and weeks. Like I mentioned before, I usually lose at least a pound or two the morning immediately following a fill. Crossing my fingers that this will get me the restriction I need! Only about 50 more pounds to go for me.

Alright so in the last 2 weeks I have lost about 6 pounds. I was facing a minor plateau but I broke it by really tracking down my calories and revamping my work outs. I am 2 pounds away from losing 100 pounds!! I cant believe it and my 6 months bandiversary is tomorrow yeii!

cattoy - I feel you on what you're saying, but I'm trying to stay focused. I need to eat better. How about you? Are you sticking to the diet they gave us.

Thanks for the congrats ladies. The next step I am wondering about is maintenance. Maintenance has always been my problem after a weight loss. Congrats to all of you on your successes. We have a life long bond from traveling this road together.

I know what you mean. I am a ways away, but I too am worried about maintenance. I've never been there before. It is a challenge I can't wait to take on!!! :confused:

Alright so in the last 2 weeks I have lost about 6 pounds. I was facing a minor plateau but I broke it by really tracking down my calories and revamping my work outs. I am 2 pounds away from losing 100 pounds!! I cant believe it and my 6 months bandiversary is tomorrow yeii!

That is AWESOME! I wish i would hit -100 by 6 months, but I've got another 13 lbs to go. Oh well it will be here by month 7!

You have done great! I can't believe that the 190's are on my scale! I'm sure you feel the same way. Seeing the 180s will be surreal!:thumbdown:

congrats to ya iam 5mos out and lost 33 which is wonderful but i need to lose more right now iam very tight and not much goes down if it does its painful but iam hanging in there ,congrats to all oct banders...:thumbdown:

Julie you are doing well as well!!!! You are so right, I cant believe im int he 190s and soon hitting the 180s I have not been 180s since I dont know when lol. Maybe high school when I began to pack on the pounds. 180s here we cooooooome!!!!!:thumbdown:

Looks like y'all are doing wonderfully!! I'm very frustrated! I haven't lost but 5 lbs since January! I've been steady working out at Curves 3-5 times a week, getting my protein in, and am not eating any bread/pasta/rice... but cannot get this scale to budge!! Any tips???

~Bridgette~,

you are doing amazing!!!!! I think you should add circuit training to your work out and bump up your resistance on the machines. Circuit training is the best, difficult but you can do it. Google it and read more info on it.

Looks like y'all are doing wonderfully!! I'm very frustrated! I haven't lost but 5 lbs since January! I've been steady working out at Curves 3-5 times a week, getting my Protein in, and am not eating any bread/pasta/rice... but cannot get this scale to budge!! Any tips???

HUMM.... Do you keep track of everything you eat on a site like sparkpeople or the dailyplate? Those are great to see where you are doing well and where you need to improve. Do you know your calorie intake? I think it sounds like you are doing the right things. Do you need a fill. It sounds like you aren't in the "green zone" if your weight loss has slowed or stopped. That might jumpstart you again!