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I totally understand how you feel!!! I just got a fill a week ago monday and have finally hit my sweet spot and understand what the band is suppose to do!!! I got stuck for the first time eating a chicken taco Tuesday night!!! OUCH! I thought I was chewing chewing and chewing more but now I know I have to be really…

I have also just found this pod cast!! I like it, but have not listened to all of them, I do like what they say and find them spot on with what I am going thru!!! I like Jillian Michaels Podcast too!!! Good luck! Joleen

Hey I love MFP and am looking for new friends please add me and good luck you will love it here!!! I went to best buy to buy a fit bit and my hubby bought me a xbox kinex instead!!! So I workout with zumba on that, but I plan to get a fitbit, I have asked about them on here and people love them!!! Looking forward to…

Good luck Amanda!!! This is a great tool to put in your tool box!!! Feel free to friend me!!! Good luck, I am a year out and it had been an amazing year!!! Joleen

WTG, Jeannie!!! Nice walking I had to sop working out for a week when I broke my toe! I hope your recovery goes smooth! Feel better!

I didn't look at all the comments because there are lots of bumps, but try stevia instead of artificial sweetners!!!

Interesting post! I love to take pictures of lots of different things! I have a Canon EOS and just got a wide angle lens! I have shot for a couple different events like birthday parties, but my favorite thing is outdoors, or beach scenes! I also love using my iPhone! There are lots of cool apps too! You can get very…

I had a great "alternate workout" today at curves!!!! Love, love, love it!!! Tomorrow I am going to hit it hard!!! For a great workout!!!

I should have added, I have a lap band and had to drink liquids for 3 weeks straight so I can do it!!! I would love the cleansing, because I have decided to give up alcohol for awhile, I am not losing weight drinking a couple times a week! :(

Awesome, I am going to try the different ones also and post back on here!!! Does anyone actually do the juice fasting? I would like to try it as a cleanse/fast for maybe a 2-3 day?

Thanks for asking and thanks for posting!!! :}

As long as you don't have kidney disease, or a problem with actually metabolism protein (which is rare and you would know), it's fine. Ask your MD how much protein you should have a day!!! I had a lapband and I usually get between 60 to 90 grams a day! Good Luck!

I LOVE THIS SITE, I also love stevia!!!! I am going to check them out, where do you find those!!!!

You have found the right place!!! You can friend me! This place keeps you motivated and honest. I would suggest you find an exercise program that works for you and realize exercise has to be a way of life for you!!!! I also think using the food diary is a must and I love MFP!!! I decided to get a lap band, but it is a very…

I feel like I am the queen of protein shakes. If you want powders that you mix up I would suggest you try packs instead of buying the huge jugs. You can get some off line, but I liked GNC's Syntha 6, it wasn't too thick and protein tasting and has plenty of protein. The higher the protein the heavier the taste of course. I…

I am just getting back into shape and had lap band surgery in March 2011. I can exercise on the elliptical for 30- 45 min at 7-12 resistence and incline at 10 plus. I have also been working out with weights low weight more reps. I have been working out consistently for over a month now for 3 to 5 times a week. I was just…

I was going to post this same topic!!! Glad you posted it, I graduated high school in 1982 and I love all types of music!!! I lift weights, get on the treadmill and love the elliptical. I love evanescence (fallen is my fav), Pink, Katy Perry, Janis Joplin, Train, Journey, Collective Soul, The Alarm, Black Eyed Peas, Red…

Ditto, on the above Honda owner!!! We bought my daughter a 1997 Honda Accord LX in 2002 and it was wonderful (until she wrecked it in 04), Honda's are known for going into the 200+ miles as long as you keep up with the maintenance!! We LOVE Honda's good luck and check the car fax's report!!!

I DID, I DID!!! I had LAP Band surgery on 3/31/11 and it was the best decision for weight loss that I have ever made. It is a TOOL and it was a very personal decision! I did tell people on here and got lots of support you will find support on here also. I got a couple negative remarks but quickly realized these were people…

I also have PCOS!!! After years of struggling, I am 47 and have had a hysterectomy and both my ovaries removed! It has made my Thyroid go crazy and now I am on synthroid! I also have other issues, but I decided to fight it and not by into it all the medical bs any longer!!! I have been reading a lot lately on organic diets…

I also have PCOS!!! After years of struggling, I am 47 and have had a hysterectomy and both my ovaries removed! It has made my Thyroid go crazy and now I am on synthroid! I also have other issues, but I decided to fight it and not by into it all the medical bs any longer!!! I have been reading a lot lately on organic diets…

I LOVE turbo jqm!!! Good luck with your workouts!!!

Some older man, I am 47 he is in his late 60's (sorry don't want to offend anyone). That is an aquaintance of our family constantly flirts with my 24 year old size 2 daughter (ewwww), and barely notices me. Which creeps me out but I am OK with. I hadn't seen him in awhile since I lost the 35 lbs and he asked me if I had…

It's funny you mention this!!! I have had weight loss surgery and I make sure it stays off for a few days, not weeks...yet!! Thanks, Joleen

Maybe we should do a "loss your double chin in 4 wks challenge". We could post before and after pic's (after)! ???? Any ideas on this? The grand prize would be a virtual necklace!!!!

Helen, I just tried them, Thanks, I will update this thread!! I will even update it will pictures!!! Thanks again!!! Joleen

Thanks for sharing. I will share my pictures in a year, (11 months) from now!!! Really motivates me!!

Jillian Michaels has great motivational blogs that I follow! You can download them on itunes. She is also a good tweeter, and motivator on FB!!!

Great advice, most things we all know but good to reiterate!!!! Love the enviromental factors listed, gives you some more things to consider, especially for people that have thyroid disease!!! Thanks!!! Joleen

My daughter has one and we had it here when she was home (she just recently took it with her) :( I loved it!!! Really motivational and i saw results!! I was also looking forward to not being a chubby doll!