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At least you tried it. You can't know if you like it if you have never given it a try! Can't live without: pretty bras and cute shoes....love my stilettos...comfort is over rated. Can't wear: tivas (I think that's how you spell it). Who needs ugly shoes with so many beautiful shoes out there!
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Crisanderson's arms vs wolfpack's abs....they both have cute kids...I'm going to have to think about this and get back to you.
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It's major! Great job...keep setting small goals with the big picture in mind. I started at 327 and have quite a way to go, but the point where I hit under 300 was great! DON"T FORGET TO TAKE PICTURES. It is the way that I remind myself of where I started at and how far I have come. When I am having a bad week, pictures…
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I am rewarding myself with Parasailing in Key West in November! I have a goal of 10 more lbs to lose, but I'll hit it!
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I LOVE this idea! Buying food that weighs the same amount as the amount lost to donate to a food bank! THANK YOU!!! this is perfect!
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It's really hard not rewarding myself with food, which is why I was looking for ideas. Back in the day, I used to reward myself with chocolate or sweets...that's how I got to be 327 lbs....not a good plan. My first major goal is a place that we larger people like to call "onderland". When I hit 199, I will reward myself…
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While feeling better and looking better is a reward in itself, I also have to reward myself with tangible items....guess I'm just shallow and materialistic. Any other ideas? Heather
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I tell everyone! I have had 2 people get surgery that I recommended! I have a very supportive friend and family network and I don't really care about any negative comments. If I can help to educate someone about the upside of getting surgical help, I'm all in. I think it is ultimately your decision. Let's face it,…
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As for hot girls on this site.....I have a great personality...at least that's what my mom tells me! I also make all of my own clothes. OK....the last part is a lie, but I'm really good at shopping.....and people always present a better version of themselves online.
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Thanks for all of the inspiration and positive comments! I will be posting my 6 month progress pics around the 1st of september. I plan to be 75 lbs down by then! I took a picture last week with some girls who are size 0 and size 2 and I looked really good! Maybe I'll post that one somewhere.
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I'm 5' 4" and currently at 249 lbs. It is rather large for my height, but I started at 315! My goal is 139, but I may change it when I get there. I like seeing that 139 is a reasonable weight for a person who is 5'4"! Thanks ladies!
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I think this is a great topic so........BUMP!
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low cal protein shakes and protein bars. Syntrax Nectar is really good! Protein keeps me full.....plus I'm not a really big meat eater! I have an open diary, if you want to take a look. I'm not saying I'm anywhere near perfect, but it works and I rarely go over on cals.
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low cal protein shakes and protein bars. Syntrax Nectar is really good! Protein keeps me full.....plus I'm not a really big meat eater! I have an open diary, if you want to take a look. I'm not saying I'm anywhere near perfect, but it works and I rarely go over on cals.
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LOVE the vanilla with milk and frozen mangos. It's like mango icecream, but it's low fat, low cal, and LOTS of protein.
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I'm not to 100 lbs...yet, but I do recommend finding a protein shake that you like. I love the syntrax nectar shakes. They have fruit based flavors (my favorites are strawberry kiwi and lemonade) and milk based flavors (vanilla bean torte is AWESOME)! They are only 90 cals and 21 g protein per serving.....and they taste…
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I think what everyone is saying is....it is different for everyone! Definately do your research and look into meeting with a psychologist or a counselor who specializes in eating disorders. If you don't fix the problem that caused the eating and the weight gain, the band will NEVER work. I also have PCOS and have taken…
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BS in Industrial Distribution (College of Engineering) from Texas A &M I have been using my degree since I graduated by specifying chemical injection pumps. In August I am going back to the Aveda institute for an esthiology license (makeup artist, facials, body wraps, etc) It's a complete 180 from what I do now....Looking…
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Not in the past....obviously....that is why I got up to 327 lbs....on a 5'4" frame. Now, I'm NOT going back. I have changed my eating and exercise habits PERMANENTLY. I have brought my friends and my family along with me. They hate to eat around me because I will tell them he amount of cals and fat in everything. I made…
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No offense taken! It is awfully hard to get to 1200 cals per day while trying to eat the proper foods and being banded. If I ate icecream and cake all day, then I could make it easily, but lean meats, veggies, some whole grains (can't really eat breads or processed starches....they won't go down) don't have super high…
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If you think surgery is a quick fix, you would be incorrect! I am banded and I have to follow the same rules that everyone else does. I keep in 1200 cals per day, eating healthy, workout 4-5 days per week 45 mins to 1 hour at a time! My goal is to lose 2 lbs per week. Even if you lose the weigh without surgery, you can…
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I'm 5'4" too. I have done the calculations for a healthy BMI for our size. Since healthy BMI is 18-25, our healthy weights are 105 lbs to 145 lbs. That doesn't take in to account bone structure, muscle mass, etc. I can se a BIG difference in your body in the before and after pics! Keep up the good work! I think a healthy…
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I have a WONDERFUL nutritionist! I see her in group setings and seminars through my doctor. I think it is a valid question to ask "What do I get for the money?" My nutritionist has a plan for people who are very unhealthy eaters and she takes them shopping with her. It depends on how healthy you eat already or how healthy…
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40DD here! Mine are "surgically enhanced", but I am worried about losing so much (I have 168 lbs to lose) that I have to get a surgical revision. No loss in cup size yet, but my band went from being TIGHT on the last clasp to being slightly loose on the tightest clasp.
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My Plateau is BUSTED! I lost 4 lbs! My body was probably hanging on to it because of my kicked up exercise lately. It probably wasn't even a plateau, but it was a bit discouraging. Thank you all for helping me get through it!
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190 lbs is a wonderful loss! Good for you for disreguarding the mean comments from people around you......and from silly posters on this site! (incorrect use of punctuation, I know) I'm still a big girl, but I have people telling me that they think I am losing too fast. My comment to them is "My doctor says I am doing a…
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I do the Flirty Girl Fit videos. They have pole dancing , but I am too big to get on a pole at this point. I do their aerobics, sexy circuit, and Booty beat strip aerobics videos. I really want to do a pole dancing class....when I won't break the pole!
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I'm 5'4" with 168 lbs to lose total! I'm down 47, but plateauing because of my kicked up wourkout regime! I am banded, but the principals are the same. Consume 1200 cals daily and workout 30 mins (I try for 45-60) 4-5 times per week!
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I think we need to add a small gimmick. My vote is for some disgusting drink made with duck liver, celery, cayenne pepper and lemonade.
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Thank you for all of the tips! I am going to check out the sites and apps immediately. Any tips for shaping up forearms? I don't want them to be big, I just want them to be shapely! Hammer curls with light weights?
