I figured it is time to start our new thread for November...:tt1:

Marchies, we have to try even harder this month as the years end is creeping up... only 2 months left:eek:.. lets make em the best...

I know some of us have been hitting dreaded plateau's :tt1: and bums in the road.. lets finally change that... WE CAN DO THIS!!!:tt1:

I am determined to get off at least 10lbs by new years eve... Anyone else with me??:smile2:

Edited October 31, 200817 yr by Jeni 85

Jeni,

Thanks for the new thread!

I'm thinking diet mode now. I know that will get me flack, but I mean I've got to put food and how I eat into the front part of my brain. Now between Halloween and New Years there are so many food temptations that I'm scared to just coast through.

I guess I'm lucky because on Tuesday I ate 10 (TEN!) fun size candy bars and the next day the scale fluxuated up. I knew it was going to be up because of other food choices too, but I attributed it directly to eating like a pig. It kept my hand out of the candybowl since then. But damn it hard.

We have Thankgiving looming, then Christmas and New Years! There are too many parties and opportunities to eat like garbage. My goal is to be pretty strict with my self 90% of the time so I can have some once a year treats, like pumpkin pie WITH whipped cream...because we all know that WILL go down.

Let's do it. Minus 10 by 2009!!!

Jeni,

Thanks for the new thread!

I'm thinking diet mode now. I know that will get me flack, but I mean I've got to put food and how I eat into the front part of my brain. Now between Halloween and New Years there are so many food temptations that I'm scared to just coast through.

I guess I'm lucky because on Tuesday I ate 10 (TEN!) fun size candy bars and the next day the scale fluxuated up. I knew it was going to be up because of other food choices too, but I attributed it directly to eating like a pig. It kept my hand out of the candybowl since then. But damn it hard.

We have Thankgiving looming, then Christmas and New Years! There are too many parties and opportunities to eat like garbage. My goal is to be pretty strict with my self 90% of the time so I can have some once a year treats, like pumpkin pie WITH whipped cream...because we all know that WILL go down. :hurray:

Let's do it. Minus 10 by 2009!!!

I completely agree with you... these holidays are killers .... especially christmas.... Well the day of and the 2wks before when at my house we start doing all the baking.. and not to mention everyone bringing in baked goods into work... :rolleyes2:

too bad the band doesnt stop us from making bad food choices... lol:tongue2:

so anyone else want to join me and juli to be minus 10 by 2009???

Hi All, I'm in. It is so beautiful to see and know you are not alone in certain goals and life issues. Let's all share in ways we plan to get through these TRYING months. I've just started losing and getting back to losing the weight steadly. So, I know I'm about to falter somewhere.

One plan of mine is to get another fill. Not knowing but it did help me last year. What I did was snack (food taste) all day while cooking then when the guest arrived I wasn't hungry and played the gracious host. People were able to understand when I told them I've been snacking all day. So when they were eating I took my saucer plate of food and they didn't say what we hear so often, "That's all you're going to eat?" And since Desserts were few, that really helped.

That's my plan, what is going to be yours?

Jeni 85, I too am boarderline hypothyroid and taking medication. I've been like this for more than 12 years. But it wasn't till recently that I really began to understand it and tried to work with it. The first thing I came to terms with was carb foods. I know the body needs the carbs, so I had to learn how and when to control it. Once I got that under control it made losing weight a bit easier. And of course the band surgery. And added life stress issues just really play havoc on any plans you have for yourself. But remember, we all just need to change gears in any goals we have for oursleves. Something out there is going to work it just takes to long in finding out what it is.

Oh Juli, I plan to join a gym through my union. I get a discount through them. So, usually when you have to put your money out on something you want to get your moneys' worth and more. I have a 30 day trial so hope this will get me motivated to add more gym time. Also, my youngest daughter doesn't need me as much any more. She's 17 yrs old doing a part time job and ususally doesn't come home till after 8pm or 9pm some nites. So who do I have to run home too?

PS - my daughter asked me to stop losing weight. She likes me at the size I am. I can finally get into and walk somewhat comfortably in my "WHITEPANTS". So, what I did was put them on and showed her how I wanted the pants to fit. When I can pull them away from me, I'll stop. I'm wearing a size 20 pants which are hanging on me now. I think those white pant may be size 16 or 14. Also, as I get closer to my weight goal, I'm getting a little scared. That I'll be at what I think was my best weight. I think tha's why.

I'll stop for now but hope to hear your ways of getting through the holidays.

Edited November 2, 200817 yr by Whitepants

So Gwen (whitepants) are you on thyroid meds???

I know i will eventually find something that works again..... It just kinda weird how the body works.. i have no appetite and am barely eating... but yet fail to lose weight... strange i think.. i know the body will hold on to every last calorie when not eating... I'm not doing this on purpose just don't have an appetite... but i am working on it....

Anyways, i'm starting to feel a little bit better lately.... i think that the antidepressant is starting to work a little bit..

Although im starting to get a bit concerned because i have noticed that my hands are a bit shaky lately and i also noticed today that my muscles in my arms are now getting shaky as well.. i am wondering if this is a side effect and if it is normal...

Has anyone in here ever been on antidepressants and had this side effect???

I think im going to give my doctor a call to see if i should be concerned...What do you all think??

Morning and Happy November!!

Hope all is well with everyone I got a fill on last Monday and the scale is moving already. Pushing to lose 10 pounds by the start December...then another 10 by 2009......

have a great day...

Hi All,

I'm in for 10 pounds by the end of the year. It's been a long time since the scale has moved down. Maybe a little team-work motivation is what I need. I'm 15 pounds away from losing a full 100 pounds and I just can't seem to get there.

I agree with whta someone had said - if only the band would stop us from making bad food choices . . .

Good luck all.

Hilari

Hi All, just stopping by to say hello. I joined the Bally's 30 day trial offer. They also have personal trainers on site. It's only three days a week I can attend, but that's enough to see if I'm really motivated to increase my exercise days.

I got a little over confident and ate more carbs and fat than I should of. I'm back on track again before I go overboard. I'm going for another fill next week. And I'm logging my food intake again. I missed doing that.

Jeni, I'm taking synthyroid for my hypothyroidism. I'm on a low dosage for I'm told I'm boardline. I'm still struggling to get it to the lowest dosage possible. I don't think I'll ever be free of it.

So, hope to read good new from all.

Happy Thursday people.

Eat well and exercise!

Hi everyone! No change here. Don't like the cold weather but what are you going to do. Have a great weekend.

Wow, has it gotten cold outside.... i have noticed myself wanting to stay inside and under the blankets.... LOL... but thats not good... i have to get moving...

Anyways, i went for another fill thursday and the strangest thing is i can eat more now than before the fill.. I dont know how this can be..

I got worried so i emailed my surgeon..

Has anyone ever had this happen to them???

Hi Everyone, no Jeni, I haven't experienced that yet. And I am going for a fill on Wednesday. Maybe after the sensation of the band being recently filled will subside and you'll get the restriction you're looking for. Some say that's has happened to them. Then the restriction set in after a few days to weeks. The days I can deal with not weeks. I hope that's what will happen for you.

We're too close to the end of the year and all the holidays to be able to indulge in all would of usually been our downfall.

That's my main reason for getting a fill at this time. I'm able to eat more than a cup of food now. So, I really have to have extreme control to not go overboard. I don't want the holidays to undo all that I've just gotten back to losing again.

I'm returning from Bally's and I'm really taken by all that they have to offer. They had most/no all of the machines I need for specific body parts. (the men occupy pretty much tthe weights area, not that it's small but close.) And I'm able to practice my step aerobic moves on the step board. So, hopefully this will get me into the gym more now. One set of all that I need will have me in there for 1:30 min.

Looking forward to read your results.

I hope so too gwen.... but i'm waiting to see what my surgeon says after he reviews the notes he made in my chart, to make a decision whether or not i should go in for another decision... He is worried that there maybe a leak in the system (band) i hope not!!!

Its great to hear that you got the much needed motivation that you needed to go to the gym.. I wish i had more..

Although i will have more of a push to go later this month when my best frend gets a membership. so ill have a workout buddy... my main reason for not going because im still self concious about my looks and i dont like going by myself.. it helps to keep my mind off of that if im with someone..

I know it seems silly... but this is one thing im trying to overcome.. i guess this will come with time..

Jeni,

Girl, don't let what you think other people are thinking about you to limit your potential.

Those people at the gym don't care about how you look, etc. or if they do, they are so shallow you shouldn't care what's in their narrow minds.

I know it's easier to type than to really believe, but it's as easy as turning it off or on.

Forget about em!

I'm glad to hear your friend will be joining you though.

Hi All, I agree with Juli, for some of them started out where you're at. I felt that way at first which kept me from going for awhile. Then I too had a buddy partner for a few months. When she stopped driving me to the gym with her, I had to decide do I continue or stop. But, since the gym bug had bitten me so, I'm still going. That was about a year ago now. Seeing my own results kept me motivated to go. Not that I don't slack off some times, but I still keep going.

It may take awhile but you'll get there. You did it before you can do it again.

Hi All, I agree with Juli, for some of them started out where you're at. I felt that way at first which kept me from going for awhile. Then I too had a buddy partner for a few months. When she stopped driving me to the gym with her, I had to decide do I continue or stop. But, since the gym bug had bitten me so, I'm still going. That was about a year ago now. Seeing my own results kept me motivated to go. Not that I don't slack off some times, but I still keep going.

It may take awhile but you'll get there. You did it before you can do it again.

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Thanks gwen and juli...

i know these things but yet i cant seem to overcome them.. im working on it i promise i will get back there.. i still work out at home and outside.. but now that its getting cold i have to keep things inside.. not that much in my house to do so, the gym needs to be used.. lol:rolleyes: