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Holla!. I use fitbit and polar FT60 HRM. I love my ftbit. Getting your sleep on a cycle is super important. At least 7 hours with 95% or better efficiency. Friend people and go after those badges. They are a super rush. Park as far away from the door and take the stair every chance you get because not only does your body…

You have to motivate yourself and know that with support you can totally recover. I gained like 6 pounds and have finally kicked myself in the butt to get moving. I want to be cut like Jaime Eason. I want a size for with no jiggle and cut abs. I can only have that if I move the jiggle and burn it. Friends here will totally…

Right on. I got the adjustable one from Jillian Michaels. If you go to JillianMichaels.com/powerbell she has a ton of exercises. I love the kettlebell stuff. Great stress relief. C:wink:

I took way more time off than you but I came back too. I reached loer weight and then started to open up my lap band to teach myself that next level and came back here to cut the last 40. It is a little bit of a struggle but this is an awesome place to get the motivation you need to really make a difference. I especially…

Boulder Canyon Rice and Asuki bean chips chipotle flavor is my answer. Lower calorie, higher protein and all around yummy.

I am a coupon queen and I am not sure if you have one where you are at (did not look) but Costco rocks for the family. I am a single income also and support my husband, my daughter and my son who eats like he is 3 people if you let him. Costco has coupons every month and so I spend a couple of hours there reading nutrition…

I will be your friend if you want to add me:0). I am a daily logger and support most everyone everyday. Crystal

You are absolutely right. On the same and I started at 260, had a kid, and am dropping just fine even with my lap band open. I am 173 now but got down to 147 one the shot. Has everything to do with you effort and activity level. BTW, awesome pictures.. you are definetly and idol for me..

Gel, I am here for you and anyone else who needs it. MFP has given me the most awesome support. My food diary is open with recipes and stuff. Feel free to add me or anyone else who reads this. I respond as much as I can. At least once a day.

First of all, you are not the "fat friend". Second, you are 20 and I am sure your friends are around that again. I am not 400 years old or anything but let me tell you their lifestyle, will catch up with them. You do not have to weigh 300 pounds to be in a cath lab because you blocked an artery with eatting crap. BTW the…

So, this is a support site so if you are updating because it is diet or exercise related, that is what is for. I did 150 flights of stairs today in sets of 15 with push-ups in between each set of 5 flights. I updates my post everytime I achieved another set. It hurts real bad and that break in between I get encouragement…

tonic333, go to the community tab, right under that, after it is selected, invite friends is to the left. You put in their email and can invite them. Or you can click on anyones picture and in the middle of the screen by their picture after you go to their page, it has a send invite button. I will happily support you. I am…

Lakebay, Washington in the house!!!! Hehehe:flowerforyou:

It just depend on what your body type is whether that is true or not. You should eat to 1500 calories, the minimum though. I am at 1200 and I get that message if I eat 1199 and below no matter what exercise I do. Once you get into a regular swing it will be okay. Just stay positive and goal focused. I joined MFP while I…

Like you I never ate breakfast and after I got my lapband it wasn't as big of a deal to begin with but since I have lost 113lbs and joined MFP to loose the last 40, I have now learned to train my body different. I eat (drink) a good but heavy breakfast and then I eat less carbs throughout the day and I sleep better at…

Your body may plateu if you are study. Use the BMR tool under tools and calculate your basil metabolic rate. Take that calorie total and subtract 100-200 calories. Look for substitutions. I eat my heaviest meal in the morning which is actually a concoction I developed over time for a higher need of protein. You are welcome…

I am not from the UK bu in a few other message boards I have seen more and more from the UK. There is a Nanny that just joined a few days ago. I will see if I can find her post and send your name. If you want on from The US, I am also a fitbit user. Crystal

I have a lapband and use protein powders to make sure I achieve at least my daily of 45 gram of protein a day. So far, I really like Cyto Sport Whey Protein Vanilla and it comes in a 6 pound bag at Costco for $39.99. One serving is one scoop, has 27 grams of protein, 4 carbs, and about 4 grams of fat. The only downside is…

Hang in there. Binge eating happens to many of us. We control ourselves for so long and then boom we fall. I personally have this every so often and am going through a spell right now. One advantage I have is my lap band and I had lost over 113 lbs with learning and understanding this tool but just like any other tool, it…

Greetings, I am not from the UK but can provide virtual support and suggestions. I am a veteren Lap band patient of 4 years with over 113 lbs lost. I am full aware to to make my tool work and when I slip how to fix it. Crystal

I am a road warrior too. I have extremely long days that keep me on my feet but sometimes kill the whole gym routine. So, what I do is stay in hotels that I can get a microwave a fridge in and by my food to make. Easy stuff like instant oatmeal, greek yogurt, smartones meals for dinner, and I have my flavoring for water. I…

Do you feel this way a lot? I do understand. I have what is called body dysmorphic disorder. No matter what others see and how much I achieve, I feel like I am huge, I see myself as huge. It takes a lot of work to get around this but this is a chronic issue for me and others like me. If this is a one time only thing, you…

Let your body catch up. The prior post is right, yoiu might have gained muscle. Back in my younger days I weighed 180 at 5'5" and wore a size 4 in the Army and it was purely from constant weight lifting and competing. Hang in there, it will all pay off, drink the water and try on some clothes, see if they feel bigger. It…

I have been banded since June 26, 2007 and have lost 113lbs and will not live without my tool. Yes, I say "tool". No one can make this decision for you and you must be invested in it for yourself and dedicated to making your body work and the band will back you up. I had my son 5/5/2008 while banded and my band was filled.…

Smart Lipo, it costs about $3000 but it causes the skin the shrink and scar tissue to form and lock down the skin to your abdominal wall, One day, in office, no IV or anything else... You wear a body garment to keep the skin tight while you heal. Hope this helps, Crystal

I'll join.. I could use more challenge and I like the game of thrones!

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Try the MIO tea additive for water, it's pretty good. C

You come to people like us that have the same issues. My husband loves me now just as he did at 260lbs. However, it's no helpful when trying to fix myself for myself... We will motivate you here

I'm game Crystal