And we are off...We hope more of you can join us in our challenge. July was an awesome start. Lets keep moving and getting those miles logged. I am so excited that we motivated each other on this journey of good health. I'm looking forward to what we can accomplish in August.

For any NEWCOMERS, check out the July 2009 Mile Challenge to see how our posters got their miles in for the month. Set any goal that you feel will be attainable. Do not give up. Just keep moving.

Edited August 2, 200917 yr by 2911plans

I am posting my week totals tonight as I leave for the weight loss surgery seminar in the morning and will be gone through Sunday night.

This weeks totals are 20.25 miles. Total so far this month is 41 miles. 59 miles to go.

I will share any good info I receive at the seminar this weekend. The topics are as follows:

Schedule:

General Schedule for Friday...............................................

10:00 AM - 1:00 PMDrop off and sort time for clothing exchange

2:00 PM - 5:00 PMAttend our FREE clothing exchange!.............

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMMeet and Greet, Prefunction West...............

General Schedule for Saturday.............................................

7:00 AM - 7:45 AMExhibitors Set Up, Pre-function...................

7:45 AM - 8:30 AMRegistration & Visit Exhibitors.....................

8:30 AM - 8:55 AMGreetings from Bo McCoy!..........................

9:05 AM - 9:45 AMDr. Garth Davis, Book Intro........................

10:00 AM - 10:40 AMMary Jo Rapini, The You I See Inside........

10:50 AM - 11:35 AMDr. Chebli & Dr. Neal Q & A on Revision......

11:40 AM - 12:00 PMExhibitor Walk Through...........................

12:00 PM - 12:55 PMCatered Lunch/Exhibitor Visits..................

1:10 PM - 1:40 PMDr. Connie Stapleton, Mind/Body/Spirit..........

1:10 PM - 1:40 PMDr. Gavin Dry, Body Contouring....................

1:10 PM - 1:40 PMRealize Breakout Dr. Houseworth..................

1:50 PM - 2:20 PMDr. Karen Hamilton, OBGYN..........................

1:50 PM - 2:20 PMMelanie Machado, Dietitian..........................

1:50 PM - 2:20 PMRealize Breakout, Dr. Michaelson..................

2:30 PM - 3:00 PMDr. Billing, The LapSleeve............................

2:30 PM - 3:00 PMDr. Egrari, Plastic Surgery...........................

2:30 PM - 3:00 PMRealize Breakout, Katie Jay.........................

3:10 PM - 3:40 PMDr. Lauter, The Importance of Followup.........

3:10 PM - 3:40 PMJeremy Gentles, Fitness..............................

3:10 PM - 3:40 PMRealize Online Demos..................................

3:50 PM - 5:15 PMCooking Demo, Chef Dave...........................

5:15 PM - 5:40 PMClosing & Prizes! Bo McCoy.........................

5:45 PM - 8:00 PMDinner on your own...................................

8:00 PM - 8:45 PMLook at Me Now! Member Fashion Show.........

8:00 PM - 11:55 PMFree Casino Night sugar free Desserts/Bev...

I sold a book the other day on Amazon.com. It was a weight loss surgery cookbook. It had a lot of shellfish receipes (I'm allergic) so it didn't really work for me. Anyway the buyer lives in Seattle. So I emailed him to ask if he was by chance attending the weight loss surgery conference and I could bring him his cookbook instead of mailing it. He replied that he and his wife would both be there and gave me their cell numbers for making contact. I thought what a small world. Kind of neat! Looking forward to meeting them.

Edited August 14, 200916 yr by Jenai

Jenai it is a small world indeed. Have fun.

How did you learn about the seminar? The topics all sound very interesting.

week 2

miles biked: 42.6 this week

total so far: 85.9

miles to go: 94.1

1.9 miles over goal!

Week 2

12.5 miles for the week

33.5 total

26.5 miles to go

Second week: 22 miles

Hi guys! 21 miles ran this week. Feels great to look back and see what you have done. This time one year ago I couldn't have walked 21 miles much less ran. Everyone keep up the good work.

Hi guys! 21 miles ran this week. Feels great to look back and see what you have done. This time one year ago I couldn't have walked 21 miles much less ran. Everyone keep up the good work.

Good 2nd week everyone.

Sparkles you should be very proud of yourself. Congratulations!

Sorry, Didn't get my miles to you yesterday ... I just returned from a 4 day weekend to Chicago...I was determine to get in some exercise since I had to lay off Tuesday and Wednesday....So I utilized the hotel exercise room ... I did a variety of exercise so let's see

13 miles Walking - 6 on country rd. rest on machine

4 miles Elliptical figuring 2000 strides per mile.

I know this I have no way to measure except for time ...I spent 9 1/2 hours past weekend in Water constantly moving feet and arms...Good movement but not so much to move heart rate into target zone. It really helped hip and knee soreness!

So I think legally I can say 17 miles? Right.

Well, I start back to school tomorrow. 3 workday/meetings and Kids come in Thursday. I'm hoping my morning schedule is going to work...Come on Early Birds let's give each other good vibes in the morning!

Deb

i had another good walking day at red lobster (11.5 miles), but i'm starting to think that walking isn't enough for me. I need to get something a little more strenuous in order to see some weight loss. I'm only down 10lbs since surgery 3/30/09 and that's very frustrating for me.

I need your help. There are several of you who have weight loss tickers and I've noticed you all are losing weight. What are you eating? Give me a typical day's menu. I do not have much of an appetite now that I have returned to work. I hope I see results now. I've lost inches, but would love to have the scale move in the right direction.

Edited August 18, 200916 yr by 2911plans

Well, I start back to school tomorrow. 3 workday/meetings and Kids come in Thursday. I'm hoping my morning schedule is going to work...Come on Early Birds let's give each other good vibes in the morning! Deb

Hi Deb! I started back last Wednesday and the kids came today. I'm proud to say that I've been up at 5:00 and on my exercise bike each and every one of those days! It must be all the good vibes you and the other Early Birds are sending my way! It feels so good to know that my exercise "debt" has been "paid" for the day! Also, my energy level is so much better so far this year--I'm 35 lbs. lighter, and my heart and legs are stronger from the exercise! Yeah! Good luck on Thursday with your students.

Edited August 18, 200916 yr by willowcat

I need your help. There are several of you who have weight loss tickers and I"ve noticed you all are losing weight. What are you eating? Give me a typical day's menu. I do not have much of an appetite now that I have returned to work. I hope I see results now. I've lost inches, but would love to have the scale move in the right direction.

2911, Your ticker indicates that you have just 39 lbs. to lose. Perhaps that's the reason you're struggling with slow weight loss? Everyone says the closer you get to goal, the slower the weight-loss goes.

I started my band journey with 150 lbs to lose, and yet I wasn't seeing much movement on the scale. I found a post on the Slow Losers Unite board about increasing protien (I think the thread is called, "A Few Weight Loss Tips From a Slow Loser--Now at Goal). She said that once she started adding Protein to everything she ate, that the weight just started melting away.

After reading that thread, I increased my protein like she suggested. I did start seeing the scale really begin to move after that. Don't really know why it works for me, I'm just glad it does. Also, my band is pretty tight right now and I am hardly eating much of anything. I don't think I would be a good example of a daily menu (if this continues for another week, I'll probably get my .5 cc taken out--I think I might be too tight). Good luck. I know inches lost are nice but pounds lost are somehow even nicer.

Edited August 18, 200916 yr by willowcat

Jenai it is a small world indeed. Have fun.

How did you learn about the seminar? The topics all sound very interesting.

I heard about the seminar on obesityhelp.com. They travel to many cities. I really would like to go to the one in Dallas as Dr. Lomonaco from Big Medicine will be there. The price is very good. It was $50 for all the speakers and there was a $10 off coupon bringing it down to $40.

I would definately go again when it is close to my area.

2911, Your ticker indicates that you have just 39 lbs. to lose. Perhaps that's the reason you're struggling with slow weight loss? Everyone says the closer you get to goal, the slower the weight-loss goes.

I started my band journey with 150 lbs to lose, and yet I wasn't seeing much movement on the scale. I found a post on the Slow Losers Unite board about increasing protien (I think the thread is called, "A Few Weight Loss Tips From a Slow Loser--Now at Goal). She said that once she started adding Protein to everything she ate, that the weight just started melting away.

After reading that thread, I increased my protein like she suggested. I did start seeing the scale really begin to move after that. Don't really know why it works for me, I'm just glad it does. Also, my band is pretty tight right now and I am hardly eating much of anything. I don't think I would be a good example of a daily menu (if this continues for another week, I'll probably get my .5 cc taken out--I think I might be too tight). Good luck. I know inches lost are nice but pounds lost are somehow even nicer.

Thanks Willowcat. I will look for that thread. I want to get to the level of restriction where I do not want to eat much. Sometimes I eat out of habit. I want to break that cycle.

Are you only able to get liquids down? How many ccs do you have in your band?

Are you only able to get liquids down? How many ccs do you have in your band?

I have 5.5 cc in my 10 cc band. I can get liquids down with ease but with food I've been experiencing quite a bit of "first bite syndrome." It's very frustrating and quite painful. Getting over the habitual/emotional part of eating is very hard. Often I want to eat "just because" and not because I'm hungry--but eating is really only for hunger times. Baby steps. You'll get there.