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[susieq321 31]

I am officially at goal! -45 lbs! :mad2:

Love,

That is awesome... enjoy it Celebrate it and revel it.. now you have reached the easy part maintaining... and it is a good land to reach!

Heather

[Alex R. 0]

i posted to Jodi on the slimband site here you go

jodi@slimband.com

Many thanks!!

[thefoo 0]

Does anyone have any advice on use of the Metagenics.Im starting my preop diet tomorrow and wonder if the stuff is worth it ,is of any help or necessary at all.My surgery date is March 5 and I want to get a good start going now.Thanks all.

[Alex R. 0]

Does anyone have any advice on use of the Metagenics.Im starting my preop diet tomorrow and wonder if the stuff is worth it ,is of any help or necessary at all.My surgery date is March 5 and I want to get a good start going now.Thanks all.

I'm very cynical about this product, or any alternate food-like substance.

TLBC at one time used the Optifast liquid diet, but made the decision to go with the dairy based diet (yogurt and cottage cheese) as it is high in Protein, nutritional, and got the same results for a lot less money.

This new move to Metagenics, in my opinion, is another income source.

[susieq321 31]

I'm very cynical about this product, or any alternate food-like substance.

TLBC at one time used the Optifast liquid diet, but made the decision to go with the dairy based diet (yogurt and cottage cheese) as it is high in Protein, nutritional, and got the same results for a lot less money.

This new move to Metagenics, in my opinion, is another income source.

Alex,

I prefer real food too... some people find it easier to have shakes since they don't have to think just drink... Why Slimband went to them only they may know. I know a couple of people who wanted to have a shake before they got them and were prescribed another one so there might have been enough demand to start selling them.

I am sure if prebandsters asked they would always been given a choice.. I know I don't eat yogurt or cottage cheese so I was told if I had ever needed it I would be put on a grilled chicken etc preop diet and I am sure that option would exist.

I can't imagine living off shakes these days I am having a hard enough time getting a Protein Bar that makes me and my trainer happy because they all seem to taste like sawdust and have 300 calories... But I am making the effort to Protein up about an hour before my work out for many reasons.

Hope Jodi's email helped and your welcome!

Heather

[Emep 0]

It's not a bad product but pricey and I concur with with the group that real food is a better option. If dairy is a problem the clinic provided me with an option that included chicken. You can also google pre op diets for lap band and find alternatives. They all provide a similar outcome...reduction of fat around the liver.

[susieq321 31]

It's not a bad product but pricey and I concur with with the group that real food is a better option. If dairy is a problem the clinic provided me with an option that included chicken. You can also google pre op diets for lap band and find alternatives. They all provide a similar outcome...reduction of fat around the liver.

I can understand how it does make things easier for some people to have a prepped meal... the same people who love jenny craig etc and just easy to buy their meals.. me I am with you guys I would rather make my own!

My trainer has lately wanted me to start on the shakes and bars again and I will say this I have had a really really hard time finding a Protein bar I like, I have never liked the shakes and bars preferring real food. I have a few additional requirements like no almonds and soy... which makes it harder and I want something high in Protein and low in calories much harder to find.

One trick I have found that makes all of them better for the bars at least that I have tried is freezing them... changes the texture and makes me happy.

Heather

[susieq321 31]

Has anyone tried the bootcamps (the new ones) I am it would be interesting if we could do an online style bootcamp and report in on the same regularity, weigh in, and do the lectures web style. But I am not sure if they would translate over for the distance for those of us not local.

Anyone A) Interested :wink: have any input on whether it would work or fail from a distance standpoint?

Let me know and if there are some people interested I will post and ask if we can do an online version of the bootcamp on my slimband but it would be interesting to see who else would be willing to try it.

Heather

[Doddie63 6]

I like the idea, but who would do it. At the moment, I am using Slimband. They had a type of challenge but that ended and there was no accountability in the program such as weight recording, so now I use fitday which works well. I purchased the program and I am able to record my food intake, weight, moods, etc. I also go to a support group which is all important to have people contact. Guess what I am saying, is I would join if someone set up such a program.

[susieq321 31]

I like the idea, but who would do it. At the moment, I am using Slimband. They had a type of challenge but that ended and there was no accountability in the program such as weight recording, so now I use fitday which works well. I purchased the program and I am able to record my food intake, weight, moods, etc. I also go to a support group which is all important to have people contact. Guess what I am saying, is I would join if someone set up such a program.

I will post and ask the mods about doing a distance thing.. i think there might be enough of us. I am guessing it would only run at myslimband and it would be virtual but if they can do the lectures for people who are close why not distance? It is just a podcast or something like that..

I just ordered the body bug program and you wear it all day and it measures all the calories you burn resting and working out etc... and they have a food program you log into that will give you all the details plus you log your work outs and it gives you how much you have to move to reach goals etc.

So once I get it I will let you know if I like it!

Heather

[Doddie63 6]

Great. where did you order the body bug program from? Love to hear if it works.

I will post and ask the mods about doing a distance thing.. i think there might be enough of us. I am guessing it would only run at myslimband and it would be virtual but if they can do the lectures for people who are close why not distance? It is just a podcast or something like that..

I just ordered the body bug program and you wear it all day and it measures all the calories you burn resting and working out etc... and they have a food program you log into that will give you all the details plus you log your work outs and it gives you how much you have to move to reach goals etc.

So once I get it I will let you know if I like it!

Heather

[Hanbe 3]

Hi Everyone!

I just found out that Jill Seward has opened a Nurtitional Clinic!! She created new group nutritional programs and a really cool Weekly weigh in program! I'm so excited!

Apparently she is having an open house tonight and tomorrow nite from 6:30-8:30. I read through her info on the group sessions and its amazing! I have never seen a weight loss program like it! I also like her Weekly Weigh- in program! That is what I need for accountability! You go in and she will weigh you in, go over your menu planning and discuss nutritional options and a pep talk to keep you going strong. For me that program is amazing because if I know I'm weighing in once a week it helps to keep me focused!

Thought I would pass the great news on to everyone, also the cool part is this is not just for banded people, her courses are for anyone that is looking to lose weight! My mom and cousin who have been dealing with weight issues for a long time are able to do this with me! I can't wait!

Let me know if you want the address for the clinic or other information and I will try to find it.

Also for Doodie and other out of province friends I understand she is just getting her website done and she will be doing webinars of her programs for people outside of Ontario!

Have a great day everyone!!!

[susieq321 31]

Great. where did you order the body bug program from? Love to hear if it works.

Doddie,

You can order it online from APEX.com, I got it as part of my personal training at the gym.. so sign up for so many sessions and the body bug is your reward... woohoo.

I dont have it yet it was in transit and so am I, but when I get back to CO it should be waiting for me... so I will start wearing it and experiencing the joy of something strapped to my arm all the time.

I have to say the personal training has helped make a huge difference for me.. I will show up when I am paying a man to make me sweat and I am hitting the gym while in CO a lot more.

Home is harder since I haven't joined a gym here and I don't want to since I am only home two weeks out of 10 or so. Between that and my schedule of seeing people it has interfered tonight I will conquer the gym again. I figure worst case scenario I can use the local fitness centre done by parks and rec people.

H

[Hanbe 3]

Doodie I ordered my body bug from the Biggest Loser website (www.nbc.com/biggestloser) Go to shop section and its there. I paid $249 US plus tax and I love it!!!

Also I just spoke with Jill Seward and the address for her open house is 717 Bloor St.W Toronto. She said she will be there to talk about her programs on Obesity Coaching. She is very excited to touch base with everyone and thanks for all the love and supporting calls, emails, and cards she has received. So if you have time tonite or tomorrow stop in and see Jill!

[Doddie63 6]

Thanks I will check it out. It could be a great thing to have when and if Slimband starts their long distance program you suggested.

Doddie,

You can order it online from APEX.com, I got it as part of my personal training at the gym.. so sign up for so many sessions and the body bug is your reward... woohoo.

I dont have it yet it was in transit and so am I, but when I get back to CO it should be waiting for me... so I will start wearing it and experiencing the joy of something strapped to my arm all the time.

I have to say the personal training has helped make a huge difference for me.. I will show up when I am paying a man to make me sweat and I am hitting the gym while in CO a lot more.

Home is harder since I haven't joined a gym here and I don't want to since I am only home two weeks out of 10 or so. Between that and my schedule of seeing people it has interfered tonight I will conquer the gym again. I figure worst case scenario I can use the local fitness centre done by parks and rec people.

H