Have 100 pounds are more to lose...and not having gastric by

Vegetablearian

Gastric band sergury doesnt actually cause weight loss to anyone who thinks its cheating, you can still stuff your face with ice cream, chocolate, burgers all day if you want , I know of people who have put on weight after having one by eating this stuff. All it does is limit the amount you can fit in your stomach at any one point thats all. My mother lost 140lbs then spent some money on getting a band as she was still struggling with portion sizing. I think getting a gastric band to help with portion sizing is not cheating.

Eating 1000 calorie a day or getting a gastric bypass is cheating IMHO . Anyone can lose weight with starving themself and the same is true with a bypass as you cant eat.

mamabear272

Don't be jealous of those who have had surgery or those who can. There are too many times I've seen it not work. I mean it works to help lose weight quickly but not necessarily to keep it off. Look at Carny Wilson. We also have a radio personality here who's had lap band several years ago and he still hasn't lost any significant weight. And one of my bffs had GBS and did quickly lose 200 lbs but she's definitely putting it back on. You have to change your eating habits too. I feel like if you're changing your habits then you will lose and won't need surgery. I just see too many using it as a quick fix but again if you don't change the behavior that got you that big then it's not going to stick.

Jessie_Dawn

Don't be jealous of those who have had surgery or those who can. There are too many times I've seen it not work. I mean it works to help lose weight quickly but not necessarily to keep it off. Look at Carny Wilson. We also have a radio personality here who's had lap band several years ago and he still hasn't lost any significant weight. And one of my bffs had GBS and did quickly lose 200 lbs but she's definitely putting it back on. You have to change your eating habits too. I feel like if you're changing your habits then you will lose and won't need surgery. I just see too many using it as a quick fix but again if you don't change the behavior that got you that big then it's not going to stick.

This!

I have known several people that had the surgery and just ended up putting it back on... You have to be willing to work at it and make the changes (eating healtier, exercise, etc) for it to work... I could have the surgery, but before my insurance will pay for it, I have to go through a 2 year long doctor monitored weight loss program. I figure if I have to do that anyway, why even go through the surgery!! :laugh: And anyway, I just don't WANT to have the surgery... I want to learn to be healthy and keep the weight off the old fashioned way!!

Again, Good luck!!!

TheUnwritten

I've done it without surgery. From 383 to now 187 lbs. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. Lots of trial and error starting out but I got the hang of it and stuck to it.

cbeutler

162 pounds to go. Feel free to add.

RENAEJAE

Welcome to each of you. Let's get onto the topic we're really here for - - - weight loss! It can actually be fun. I've been in maintenance mode for a couple of months and I'm gearing up to really hit it hard this summer. Good weather has arrived and we can venture outside once again. Living in the northeast can be tough for about 6-7 months so feeling that warm sun today really makes me smile.

I am really working hard this week to eat clean since we will be at WDW next week. But I still plan to make healthy choices as much as possible. I don't want to feel aweful when I get home. I lost most of my weight through clean eating and walking. I worked up to jogging and really enjoy it now. I don't always jog when I'm on the treadmill, but find I love it when I'm outside.

What is everyones favorite exercise routine like? Maybe we can try something new this week if you share your ideas?
I like to do 2miles each morning on my treadmill and then at noon I go to my gym - do 20 minutes of cardio on the elipticle and 30 minutes of upper or lower body weights for strength training. I'm building muscle slowly and started to see results fairly soon after starting last Nov. Shorts might not be as big of a nightmare this summer - yaaaa!

Happy Monday

nwg74

It is possible, just need to stay positive and motivated.

Start with mini goals that are easier to reach rather than focus on the big goal. As time goes by, you will see the big goal is getting closer and closer.

I have lost 154 pounds in a year and never got unfocused to what I wanted to achieve and still have around 30 to go. No surgery was needed.

inammorata

Well good for you for doing this the right way and not resorting to surgery.
One crazy bint I knew used Duromine (fen-phen) she loses a few, but always gains back soo much more shortly after.

10KEyes

I am looking to find fellow 100 + goal setters. I envy those that can have surgery to help but that is not within my budget. So if you are in the same boat as I am, I would like to be friends to see what you are doing to be successfull.

This is my time!! I have been big all my life. And I am TIRED of it!!!! I was wearing a womens size 16-18 in 7th grade and blew up from there. I am 2 months from my 28th birthday and weigh 245, I am hoping praying and working my butt off to be at my goal weight of 130 by my 30th birthday (if not sooner)! So if you would like to join me in my long journey and help me out ADD ME!!

I have almost 200 lbs to lose. I wouldn't consider gastric bypass as I know for a fact that my body responds to eating clean and exercising.

You can do it!

TamaraGraceS

Work hard and don't give up. Really hard work and DEDICATION will do it . Doing it the natural way here!

yesthistime

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Alliwan

i have 111-115 to lose. Im not wanting bypass surgery either, even tho my insurance will cover the cost. Im young, i jsut need to move more and eat less. Im here with ya, we can do it together! pm a friend invite if you want!

JenniTheVeggie

Add me! I have 200 to lose and I plan on doing it without surgery. My insurance would cover it but it is not an option for ME.

TheDoctorDana

I too need to lose 100+. Anyone is free to add me