Anyone thought about journaling this journey we are about to take. I've set up a blog but have not made it public. I have thus far been brutely honest about my feelings and the actions of those people I've told. I've always wanted to write a book, but never had anything I felt so passionate about. Even if I don't write a book , the journaling will help with stress, and many other things.

Patty

I think it is a great idea. I plan on it, but I hope I can put the plan into action!!

I kept all the records from when I lost weight before, measurements, etc. diet I followed, etc. It was nice to have. If only I could have followed through... I will now though!

Patty, That's a great idea and I have set-up the same for myself. My blog which I havent REALLY updated is listed in my signature, ( this is just applicalbe to me personally) I chose to do it this way because I know that if I make myself accoutable by just putting my weight, feelings and progress out there , it will force me to be that much more determined to be compliant

I was actually going to make a suggestion that we start a thread to weigh in on a weekly/biweekly basis ? I think that's what makes weight watcher so successful in a sense that you know they're going to weight you and that others there will know so you try that much harder to make sure you have some loss to report and be celebrated for it...ideas? comments ???

I'm blogging as well.... however, I'm finding it hard to do ANYTHING right now that I'm on the pre-op diet. I generally go through NASTY carb withdrawals.... and today is no exception! I'm going to try to update my blog once I can get over this carb-hangover!

I was actually going to make a suggestion that we start a thread to weigh in on a weekly/biweekly basis ? I think that's what makes weight watcher so successful in a sense that you know they're going to weight you and that others there will know so you try that much harder to make sure you have some loss to report and be celebrated for it...ideas? comments ???

i think this is a really good idea!!! i definitely think it could help keep us all on track!

I would love to have a weekly weigh in!! I think it's a fantastic idea!!

Okay cool ! So Ill start a thread for weekly weigh-ins starting Aug 1st...

Hi Guys

Keen to do the weekly weigh in as well, and I already have a blog but it's not on blogspot. Address is listed in my signature!a

Hey ladies!

I decided to start a journal too. I went to this website and made an account. I haven't used it much, but so far it seems pretty complete. I don't know if any of you have tried it, or if there's other ones out there, but I think it will fit my needs pretty well, and maybe yours as well?

http://www.fitday.com/

It has a food Log, Exercise Log, Weight Graph, Goals, A Journal, Mood Log, Body Measurement Log, Stats, Calendar, and more. You can even download something you can put on your computer and sync it with the website. There is a premium membership that gives you more options and makes it add free, but I'm currently using the free one.

If anybody else tries this, let me know what you think of it.

I would love to have a weekly weigh in!! I think it's a fantastic idea!!

Im with Triplet mom, a weekly weigh in would be great! Its so funny to want to post my weight to people on here, when my own husband has no idea! :cool2:

I think a weekly weigh in is an awesome idea. Can't weight to be banded! On a positive note I started my preop yesterday and lost 5 pounds? I drank all my water and spent the day in the bathroom!

Hey ya'll

I started a blog in May when I thought I was going to be banded in June. I never thought I'd still be waiting, but Aug 27 is my new beginning. I would love for anyone to check it out and get to know me and my journey a little better. I also made up my August BANDits tag, what do you think? I love it and green is my favorite color. Since Peridot is august's birthstone, I think it fits.

Have a good one all.

kathi

A weekly weigh in....sign me up!

I am with you on the weekly weight in's, I made a blog but like alot of you not doing much with it yet. I am set for Aug. 7, started my pre op diet today. not doing to bad , hope the next 2 weeks go fast.

Blogging about our journeys is a great idea. I just started one the other day and it's in my signature as well. I really think the more we stay focused, the better success we shall have!

Okay, I've set up a blog and am going to try to type at least a little something every day.....we'll see how that goes. The address is listed in my signature.