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southerndiva123
on 9/16/10 9:18 am
Topic: RE: I'm going to do this the old fashioned way!!!
Wow is all I can say. It truly means a lot that u took the time to give me so much information. Thank you so much for caring even though u don't even know me. :) I'm going to check out your profile and pics right now.
    
Nikki M.
on 9/15/10 3:38 pm
Topic: RE: Wanting to lose about 35-45lbs before 2011
Count me in! I want to lose as close to 65 pounds as possible. I know it sounds like a lot but I am starting at 365 :(
I look forward to checking in with you gals!

Lapband 8/2007. Revised to VSG 10/2010.... 170 pounds lost!

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Nikki M.
on 9/15/10 3:35 pm
Topic: RE: I'm going to do this the old fashioned way!!!
Good for you! The band will be there if you chose to have the surgery down the road. I have not had a successful experience with my band, and need to re-engage with good old fashioned diet and exercise. I look forward to following your journey!

Lapband 8/2007. Revised to VSG 10/2010.... 170 pounds lost!

 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

ANEWMii
on 9/15/10 3:05 am - Phoenix, AZ
Topic: RE: I'm going to do this the old fashioned way!!!
It took me a little over a year to lose 124lbs.  I am actually in the process of writing a list of some of the things I did that worked for me because I get asked this question so often. I will send it to you as soon as I am done with it. In the meantime, the best tips I can give you is to eat real food (not diet bars and shakes), to treat yourself well (don't pressure yourself to lose weight fast, don't beat yourself up if you mess up a bit, forgive yourself, move forward and make better choices next time) make changes in your diet and lifestyle that you can live with for the rest of your life. For example, I LOVE icecream, so I treated myself to icecream or frozen yogurt almost every single day as long as I worked out. I just ate lowfat instead of Ben and Jerry's and instead of eating a 1/2 gallon I ate a pint. I just made a commitiment to myself to make better, smarter food choices and to exercise at least 5 days a week. I ate lean chicken or turkey instead of beef, I used 100% whole grains instead of white for breads and pasta. When eating out, I order everything on the side so I can control what and how much I use of sauces and toppings. I ate breakfast every morning. I made sure I ate every 4 hours to keep my metabolism going. I kept healthy snacks in my car and purse so if I was out and starving, I could make a smart choice instead of grabbing fast food or something bad for me. EXERCISE. You don't need to start out with a gym membership and a personal trainer. I just made a commitment to myself to move my body in some shape or form for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week. I started by walking in place in my living room while watching tv. Nothing fancy, no equipment, just walking in place. When 15 minutes got too easy, I did 20 and so on. As the weight started to come off and I got healthier I did more. I didn't add weight training or abdominal exercises until I had already lost about 80 or so lbs. I lost 100lbs of my weight just exercising in my living room with my Nintendo Wii Fit. It was fun, so it made it easier to keep exercising. The most important things you need to remember is that you are worth it. You are beautiful right now, no matter how much you weigh. Losing the weight will not make you happy if you don't learn to love yourself first. Being thin doesn't make you happy, but healing yourself inside and learning to take care of yourself and love the person you are does. If you have any more questions, feel free to PM me. BTW, I added you as a friend. All of my pre and post plastic surgery photos are on my profile. I am in various states of undress due to the nature and location of my surgeries, so please do not share them with anyone. I posted them on my profile to help other women who are embarking on their plastic surgery journey.
Take care of yourself. I am so excited for you!

God bless you,

Sandi
I'm a whole new Mii! From 273+lbs to 145lbs. and a whole new life!!!
Lost through diet and exercise ( Praise God and thanks Wii Fit! )
Body by God and Dr. Mazaheri!!!!
1st PS 3/30/10 - LBL/Brachio done by the wonderful Dr. Mazaheri
2nd PS 6/1/10 - BL/Thoracoplasty/Full TL of course with Dr. Mazaheri

Thank you God! I will always be grateful for the change you have made in me! All glory is Yours!


southerndiva123
on 9/14/10 11:24 pm
Topic: RE: I'm going to do this the old fashioned way!!!
Thank you!!  Do you ave any good recipes and diet tips? How long did it take you?
    
N. BROWN
on 9/13/10 3:23 pm - REYNOLDSBURG, OH
Topic: RE: Wanting to lose about 35-45lbs before 2011

Well to start off my eating habits are terrible, I am so quick to get up and go get fast food, so that's the 1st thing, cut out fast food except Subway. I also drink way too much soda, so I will substitute that with crystal light ( raspberry and orange mmm) then as far as meat is concerned I will be eating alot of tuna, baked chicken breast and fish all bakes and salad. If I find myself craving food I will have canned pineapples or bananas. I don't have a workout routine setup yet I'm seriously thinking about doing boxing on the Wii just to get my heart pumping. But those are the things I will be eating. Do you ladies or gents have any suggestions?

Kema1704
on 9/13/10 1:55 pm, edited 9/13/10 1:57 pm - somewhere...., SC
Topic: RE: Wanting to lose about 35-45lbs before 2011
I definitely want to join you!!! That's my goal as well. What exactly are u doing to achieve this...I need to come up with a definite plan of action....what ru doing as far as eating and exercise?
ANEWMii
on 9/13/10 3:50 am - Phoenix, AZ
Topic: RE: Need support before the Wedding!!!
Hello fellow Arizonian! First, congrats on your upcoming wedding and marriage!  It is possible to lose the weight you want. Just make sure you do it the healthy way. Eat right and exercise. You have to change the way you live and think about food. It has to be changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. I lost 124lbs in a little over a year with diet and exercise so I know it is possible. Let me know if you have any questions. God bless.

Sandi
I'm a whole new Mii! From 273+lbs to 145lbs. and a whole new life!!!
Lost through diet and exercise ( Praise God and thanks Wii Fit! )
Body by God and Dr. Mazaheri!!!!
1st PS 3/30/10 - LBL/Brachio done by the wonderful Dr. Mazaheri
2nd PS 6/1/10 - BL/Thoracoplasty/Full TL of course with Dr. Mazaheri

Thank you God! I will always be grateful for the change you have made in me! All glory is Yours!


ANEWMii
on 9/13/10 3:43 am - Phoenix, AZ
Topic: RE: I'm going to do this the old fashioned way!!!
Congratulations! I know you can do it! It is possible, I am proof. I will be praying for you! God bless.

Sandi
I'm a whole new Mii! From 273+lbs to 145lbs. and a whole new life!!!
Lost through diet and exercise ( Praise God and thanks Wii Fit! )
Body by God and Dr. Mazaheri!!!!
1st PS 3/30/10 - LBL/Brachio done by the wonderful Dr. Mazaheri
2nd PS 6/1/10 - BL/Thoracoplasty/Full TL of course with Dr. Mazaheri

Thank you God! I will always be grateful for the change you have made in me! All glory is Yours!


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