Because I have a wedding to go to in 6 weeks!!

My brother is getting married in Singapore and I have decided to go. So while up til now, I've generally eaten whatever I like within reason, and allowed my restriction and my 3-times a week exercise routine to sort-of guide how much weight I've lost, that tactic is now not good enough!

I've been averaging 3 kilos a month, but this month hasn't been as productive. I wasn't fussed at the time, but now I am going to be be super vigilant about watching what I eat and exercising regularly because I want to wear a knockout dress and completely surprise my family with how I now look!

I feel shallow as all hell just writing what I just did, but at the same time I feel motivated like I've not been since my pre-op diet. The band helps me lose weight, and while I used to be happy even if I lost 2 kilos a month, now it's different! I have a deadline and a dress to buy. So it's time to get serious.

This is it: I WILL lose 5kgs (11lbs) before the wedding on the 29th of December!

Edited November 14, 200817 yr by lellow

Singapore!! How exciting!

I don't think it's shallow at all to want to look and feel your best at a wonderful family event! What a great motivator! We all need motivation at times and I don't find anything wrong with your using your brother's wedding for your motivation.

Good luck! I'm pulling for you!

And have a fabulous time at the wedding!!!

You go Girl!!

Don't feel shallow!! I totally understand where you are coming from!

Knock em' dead...or not dead because then that would be a horrid wedding but knock their socks off :tongue2:

Sister that is NOT shallow at all! You deserve to desire to feel and look fabulous! No matter how many times we say that we wanted this surgery to help us to be healthier, we all admit that looking good is a goal too. Go get it girl!

i have to totally agree! and i wish i had something like that to motivate me more...right now my only extra motivation is so my doc doesn't get disappointed in me.

Lellow you WILL lose those 5 Kilos! And look great at your bros wedding and have a fabulous time! We all need little motivators in this journey. So TVGen, if you don't have a special occasion to look forward to, then hang a pair of pants that you can't fit into yet on the back of your door in your bedroom or somewhere and that can serve as your motivation! For me, its going to be my Husbands Christmas party for the office. Last year I looked as big as Santa himself in my red shiney sweater (jumper for you Lellow)! Not this year, I fully intend on getting into those size 14 black pants and wear a sexy white and silver halter top! So help me Lord and LapBand!!

Edited November 22, 200817 yr by soontobehottie
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Lol you guys are hilarious! And the best supporters a chick could ask for!!

I'm on my way! Already 1.4kgs (3.1lbs) down, only 3.6kg (7.9lbs) to go!! Have said to hubby that I'm on the lookout for that knockout dress already!

TVgen, I know what you mean about wanting motivation. When I don't have any, I tend to be a bit slack about eating and exercising. This has really kicked my butt into gear! But I think Lizzy's suggestion is a really good one - go buy something in one size smaller for you to wear on Christmas Day, and work towards it! You can do it, and I want to see pictures too of you looking amazing in that outfit.

Edited November 22, 200817 yr by lellow

LOL thanks guys! i have been meaning to try on some jeans. i have no idea what size i wear and honestly haven't had a pair of jeans on in probably 10 years. that will be my goal!!! let the motivation begin!

Okay lellow! YoU GO GIRL!!!!! The only advice I can give you is to make sure you get enough protein, without it you will not lose as quick. I was told here from another banster that you must take your current weight and multiply it by .37 and that is the amount of protein you need. Eat your protein first, veggies second and YOU WILL lose! When I had my rough weeks, I started to watch my protein and bam it started coming off again. Good Luck and Make sure you post a picture in that new HOT dress!

Lellow, I have the same goal to lose 11 more lbs by New Years.

Man, I wish hinting that 11 lb goal of mine would enable me to buy a hot dress! I have a good 80 lbs more for that one!

Tonight I was going threw some old (Pre Ryan) clothes and put on a jacket I haven't worn in 5 years (It's way to small.lol) and had my daughter take a picture of me in it, because in 6 months that's sucker is going to fit me! I probably won't wear it, I just want it to fit again!

Good luck! I am sure you will do it. Try to exercise more. Since I started going the gym 5-6 times a week my weight loss has picked up.

Diane that has been the same case for me two. My weight loss slowed and I kept losing and gaining the same few pounds and then I went to the gym and learned what intense exercise really means. Now the weight is melting off faster than I could have imagined.

"Jachut"s signature says it all: "Shut your GOB and move your A$$"

Brad