OK, back by popular demand let start our goals for the next challenge. I totally bombed the last one so I am hoping this one works better for me. CapitolChick is going to set up the spreadsheet for us!! YAY!

Hi All, I went back to Basics with the diet . Am down to 238#! :tongue_smilie: been waffling over the same few pounds for 2 months !!

Whatcha been doin? Im curious I need a little change I think.

I added myself to the challenge. I am hoping this will give me a kick in the butt!!!:tongue_smilie:

I added myself to the challenge. I am hoping this will give me a kick in the butt!!!:thumbup:

YAY!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

Whatcha been doin? Im curious I need a little change I think.

I went back to the basics as well. I did the 5 day pouch test, it's designed to get you back in touch with feeling the band restriction, instead of eating around the band. I'm back on track now. I basically drink protein shakes in the morning and have a pizza "muffin" for lunch, for dinner I usually make something I know I really like, that's also low carb, like seafood casserole. (it's keeps me on track)

I am jumping in a little late. I just got my second fill last week and still not too much restriction so mostly doing this on will power still. I get another fill in 3 weeks so hopefully, that will be the one for me and the weight will come off easier and faster. I need this motivation! Thanks guys.

Kaninag, What I meant about back to basics was checking portions again. Remember when you first started on regular foods? It was 1/2-1 cup of food for the entire meal, and maybe 1 snack, esp. if short on protein. I realized I was extending my evening meal expecting to feel full - I wasn't getting the sensation of full- only too full; "Just a taste" became a regular snack. I was trying to see how much I could get away with - so stopped. It was 'head hunger'. Am now eating about 850-1000 calories and 70-85 g of protein/day. i do use cottage cheese with 1 serving each of fruit and veg /day and lots of water. With exercise, it really is making a difference. I expect to increase the calories after a bit, when my exercise increases again.:shades_smile:At 236 this morning!

Kaninag, What I meant about back to basics was checking portions again. Remember when you first started on regular foods? It was 1/2-1 cup of food for the entire meal, and maybe 1 snack, esp. if short on Protein. I realized I was extending my evening meal expecting to feel full - I wasn't getting the sensation of full- only too full; "Just a taste" became a regular snack. I was trying to see how much I could get away with - so stopped. It was 'head hunger'. Am now eating about 850-1000 calories and 70-85 g of protein/day. i do use cottage cheese with 1 serving each of fruit and veg /day and lots of Water. With exercise, it really is making a difference. I expect to increase the calories after a bit, when my exercise increases again.:shades_smile:At 236 this morning!

Sue thanks for sharing. I need to get back to basics as well and really start monitoring my calorie intake again. I used to do if for every meal but have really been slacking off lately. Thanks!!!

Sue thanks for sharing. I need to get back to basics as well and really start monitoring my calorie intake again. I used to do if for every meal but have really been slacking off lately. Thanks!!!

i will make sure you watch what you eat between july 9th to july 13th. not to much sea food for you..lol

by the way im down two more pounds!

Yeah, I'll be on vacation during those days so I'll be off!!!! LOL

I'm in! Sept 25th will be my 1 yr bandiversary. So I'd like to get as close to my goal of 170 lbs as possible. :sneaky: I'm currently 253 as of this morning (down 106 from my highest of 359.) I'm going for -25 by labor day!!! :wink:

alright one more pound down loving the scales right now.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=rwVUJeAdlsJ5cGLczQnr7ow&hl=en

c'mon guys! together we've already lost almost 100 pounds!!!

Ok, I've added my name to the list. My goal is modest, but I seem to be losing so slow. Oh well, better than going up. I was reading prior posts -- it's encouraging

c'mon guys! together we've already lost almost 100 pounds!!!

WOOT WOOT!!!!:tongue::party:

:thumbup:Originally Posted by janesays c'mon guys! together we've already lost almost 100 pounds!!!

WOW!! This is fantastic!!