Sorry this post is so late, but I wanted to thank you all for your words of encouragement and info on what you use for your C25K program. While I haven't started running yet, I did go to the gym 3 times last week. Did the eliptical for 40 minutes and a little bit of weights. This week I plan on working out at least 30 minutes for 5 days. I also want to start a regular weight lifting routine versus just doing weights here and there . Will probably go to the gym 3 times and then supplement with Wii and/or dvd workouts.
There is a reason why there is the saying "Misery loves company". But that's not what I want for all us. I want it to be more "When you smile, the world smiles with you!" That's what we all deserve. It seems that there are a lot of us who are stuck. We are stuck at different points. Some of us are at the very beginning of our journey and experiencing "bandster hell" because there is no restriction. Some of us are a few months out and not losing as quickly as we hoped. Some of us have lost a lot of weight but are not quite to goal and feeling bummed that weight loss has stalled. But, stuck is stuck. It doesn't matter at what point you are at in your journey - stuck sucks!
For those of you who aren't stuck and are making great progress, please continue to let us know how wonderful you are doing and DON'T FEEL GUILTY. It definitely motivates me (and I'm sure others) to read about how successful people can be with the band and makes me want to try harder.
I've decided to do the
5-day pouch test. I've read about several bloggers who have done this, the most recent being Read of
My Trek Downward. Yesterday I ate more than usual because I knew starting today I'd be limited in what I can eat. Didn't like the feeling because it made me remember my dieting days. I'm doing okay today. I still want to go through with it and hope that I'll lose some weight and feel more in control. Will let you know how it goes.
Hope you all have a wonderful week.
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Just found out the Nikki at ChasingSkinny is hosting a Springtime Weight Loss Challenge. Check out the info
here.
Bonnie I think the way you are working out and involving your whole family is great. I think it will lead to great outcomes, not only for yourself but also your whole family. What an act of love.
ReplyDeleteI have that exact mentality when I know I will be restricted - I pig out! That is something we definately have in common - I have heard of this pouch test in other blogs too - Is it used to determine the band is still in place or if your pouch is stretched?? I wasn't sure...
ReplyDeleteThe amount of exercise you are doing is great - I wish I was that committed to my exercise :)
You are doing everything right Bonnie....keep doing it and you will see results!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the pouch test, I think I might do it with you! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Bonnie. None of this is easy and we all knew that the band was the harder of the procedures that we could of had. This was the most healthy one though and this tool is what teaches us how to be healthier ladies. Keep on chugging!
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to do the pouch test before, also, but never ended up doing it. Very interested to hear your results! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about the pouchtest. Can't wait to see how it goes for you!
ReplyDeleteI actually decided since I haven't eaten anything at all so far, I'm gonna do it starting today! Good thing I have plenty of jello and pudding, and protein shakes. LOL
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post and it is a reminder that we are all in the same boat and working together. Good luck with the test!
ReplyDeleteYou have an awesome plan for the gym; good for you! :) If we lived closer, I would so do the C25K with you! I can't find anyone local interested, sigh*. Anywho, keep up the great work!!! :) Good luck with the test.
ReplyDeleteI think the pouch test will be worth it. I am just finishing up 10 days of the pre-op diet and it got 7 pounds off me (blog to come tomorrow when it's officially over). It has totally refreshed my brain and given me that little thing called control back! So totally worth it!!!
ReplyDeleteI keep planning on doing the C25K, but every time I consider it, I talk myself out of it for one more day. I will get going, I have to!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the exercise and jump-starting your weight loss!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the pouch test! I 100% agree that it is inspiring to hear from those that are having success. We all have our ups and downs and it is great to have a group to go through that with. :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I sometimes feel guilty that I all I have to say is that I am not oing well :o) Maybe we should try for a postitive post day :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the exercise!
Bonnie, you are doing so well and the exercise just kicks in at a point and then BOOM, everything just sort of clicks. I'm very proud of you! :) Hugs
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