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The Banders Saturday Weigh In
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MrsPill
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Mis-don't fret. I've stayed the same for months now(since 14th Dec). I really applaud Jo and Flutterby who seem to have got their heads in the right place. I'm not doing weighins on here until I've got my head right. Its too much pressure! The advice I got this week was- remember its 40% band and 60% psychology- get your attitude right and you've got it made. And thats what Jo and FB have just now ( and many others too numerous to mention Mazza,BD,etc -) So- small plates and smaller cutlery leads to smaller everything 
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flutterby1966
Well-Known Member
Mis ... consider yourself well and truly whoopassed!!!!
I have lost 3 pounds this week and apart from the four mornings when I have honestly struggled to eat a mullerlight yoghurt (how bizarre) the rest of the time I have had to rely on will-power.
I so look forward to the day I eat from a side plate like you Jo ... I still have a dinner plate (maybe not quite so full as it used to be) ... but what I do do, is focus first on the protein (ideally without sauce/gravy) and then fill up on veggies or salad and a tiny bit of carbs. I do feel satisfied when I have eaten so it must be the band working in the background - but at the moment I still cannot rely on the band to actually tell me when to stop. I did feel that level of restriction when I had my fill in early November but I have lost over 2st since then and my January fill was only 1/2ml so perhaps I should have had a little more than that 1/2ml. I reckon I cannot be far from my sweet spot if I have another 1/2 to 1ml though.
Mis, come on ... you have lost weight, not put it back on, look good in your new clothes and have a lovely personality...what is not to celebrate??!! And you have us here to understand and support you. Have you gone back to basics and re-read our providers guidance on what and how to eat? Do you plan your meals ahead and make sure you have band friendly food in the house / at work? Don't beat yourself up about the past few weeks - just reflect and see what the results of those weeks are telling you. You now know what you can eat to maintain your weight ... once you get to your goal. All you need now to decide is what your can change, to get you to your goal.... As you have said before, I always like to see the positive side of things. GO GIRL GO XXXXX
I have lost 3 pounds this week and apart from the four mornings when I have honestly struggled to eat a mullerlight yoghurt (how bizarre) the rest of the time I have had to rely on will-power.
I so look forward to the day I eat from a side plate like you Jo ... I still have a dinner plate (maybe not quite so full as it used to be) ... but what I do do, is focus first on the protein (ideally without sauce/gravy) and then fill up on veggies or salad and a tiny bit of carbs. I do feel satisfied when I have eaten so it must be the band working in the background - but at the moment I still cannot rely on the band to actually tell me when to stop. I did feel that level of restriction when I had my fill in early November but I have lost over 2st since then and my January fill was only 1/2ml so perhaps I should have had a little more than that 1/2ml. I reckon I cannot be far from my sweet spot if I have another 1/2 to 1ml though.
Mis, come on ... you have lost weight, not put it back on, look good in your new clothes and have a lovely personality...what is not to celebrate??!! And you have us here to understand and support you. Have you gone back to basics and re-read our providers guidance on what and how to eat? Do you plan your meals ahead and make sure you have band friendly food in the house / at work? Don't beat yourself up about the past few weeks - just reflect and see what the results of those weeks are telling you. You now know what you can eat to maintain your weight ... once you get to your goal. All you need now to decide is what your can change, to get you to your goal.... As you have said before, I always like to see the positive side of things. GO GIRL GO XXXXX
flutterby1966
Well-Known Member
Mis-don't fret. I've stayed the same for months now(since 14th Dec). I really applaud Jo and Flutterby who seem to have got their heads in the right place. I'm not doing weighins on here until I've got my head right. Its too much pressure! The advice I got this week was- remember its 40% band and 60% psychology- get your attitude right and you've got it made. And thats what Jo and FB have just now ( and many others too numerous to mention Mazza,BD,etc -) So- small plates and smaller cutlery leads to smaller everything
Mrs P - like I said to Mis, you have discovered what you can eat to maintain your weight, all you need to do now is find what works for you to start dropping those pounds again. In the meantime celebrate being 50lbs less than you were!! And how much healthier you will be having lost that! Its not a race, its a lifestyle... we will all arrive at the same finish line, just each in our own inimitable ways. xxx
MrsPill
Member
You're so nice FB. Actually thats a perspective I hadn't thought about- and maintaining over xmas is something I've never, ever done! I've always put on about 1/2 stone so thats a plus I guess.
I'm trying really hard to reduce the food now and I'm going to the gym 2-3 times a week so the weight is bound to come down now....hopefully
I'm trying really hard to reduce the food now and I'm going to the gym 2-3 times a week so the weight is bound to come down now....hopefully
JO28172
Active Member
Mind games....literally!! This is a tough mind over matter situation we are all in. I have to weigh in each week on here as that alone drives me , along with daily food tracking religiously, but I'm no saint ladies....always have either a bit of chocolate or a few sweets each day as my treat. However there's no other bad stuff in the house for me to have! If it isn't in I won't eat it.... keep going ladies...think of the summer!!
keep going ladies...think of the summer!!
Sophie 124
New Member
4lbs off for me this week
(13.12)
Well done ladies xx
(13.12)
Well done ladies xx
Sophie 124
New Member
Thanks!! Same to you xx
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
Mis:hug99:. You are so lovely and I hate to think of you suffering in any way. This is a long haul and it is hard to enjoy the scenic route but you have to find a way otherwise you will end up getting more and more frustrated and giving up.
You may need a little more in your band to get the lift you need. Since my last fill I have really felt the difference. Once you are there, there will be no stopping you. Think about what you have achieved so far. Keep the faith.
Well done on the losses
tranquil x
You may need a little more in your band to get the lift you need. Since my last fill I have really felt the difference. Once you are there, there will be no stopping you. Think about what you have achieved so far. Keep the faith.
Well done on the losses
tranquil x
Miss hungry
7 stone lighter!
Hi I've been wallowing in self pity for a few weeks after finally getting to 14st dead on, having an excellent week to get into the 13's and then gaining 1lb instead! I was so gutted that I went into binge mode (old karen rearing her ugly head again) and gained 5lbs. All the while beatng myself up about not having lost any proper weight for months and months, bloody yo-yo ing again.
Iam now back to 14st 1lb as of today and feeling positive again, I'm nearly at my one year mark so need to sort myself out.
Love everyones kind words of support, it REALLY helps.
xxx
Iam now back to 14st 1lb as of today and feeling positive again, I'm nearly at my one year mark so need to sort myself out.
Love everyones kind words of support, it REALLY helps.
xxx
tranquil_butterfly
Well-Known Member
:grouphugg: No one said this was going to be easy. The important thing when you have a blip is to dust yourself off and keep going. Never give up.
tranquil x
tranquil x
MrsPill
Member
Big hugs from me too Karen- you are definitely not alone.(or you Mis)
I'm a self sabotager too. I can get a bit twisted and say 'to hell with it all- I'm gonna eat just what the hell I want' or 'just one little choc won't hurt' . I hate being told what to do & I think I rebel against stuff but then all too late I realise the only person that I'm hurting is me! Its taken me a long, long time to get my head right. I'm not quite there yet but I'll strive to keep learning and try to change my attitude. I've always said I wanted to win the lottery and spend 6 months at a health spa and let them help me lose it all or have a cook who could take over my food choices and sort it out but I guess that isn't going to happen anytime soon so having spent a smaller amount of money on a band I have to make that work and unfortunately it takes effort by me! :sigh:
However, I'm still happy I had a band and not a bypass and so I shall keep trying.
I've been watching BandedWendy on youtube this weekend- never seen her before and she's very inspiring because her transformation is wonderful and it wasn't easy for her either.
And of course, when I first joined the forum last May/June and even now I have to say that you are one of my inspirations too! I like that you don't find it easy because its something I recognise in myself!! haha.
I have to say that I've found this link very enlightening this morning. I've read it before but didn't take it in....or didn't want to! I think you may have posted it actually
Lap-band weight loss surgery is not about restriction
Take care xx
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