I haven't been checking in on LC Friends for a looong time due to the fact that I made it my mission to qualify for Lap Band Weight Loss surgery last year. It took a year to jump through all of insurance's hoops, but I did it and did get Lap Band surgery May 18th, 2009 and am now down 40 pounds. I did not have to be overly careful with what I was eating the first few months, as I had to focus on eating mostly soft food while my stomach healed. Then just having the restriction of the band itself helped me lose a good chunk of weight (I also have been exercising...even participated on a team...

Bethanyblondie

I spent my summer just not caring about food or weight and it has definitely caught up with me. I was as low as 225 around this time last year I shot up to 247 over the last six months. I joined Weight Watchers for accountability, which is helping a little bit. I'm following Atkins at home, but go to weigh in every week. I'm down to 238 now, so I've made a little bit of progress.

I know myself too well to say I won't be on and off, especially during the holidays. Just going to do the best I can day by day.

Bethanyblondie

Well, I'm halfway through Day 4 of being back on plan. Monday was the worst day in terms of cravings, by Tuesday I wasn't even thinking about cheating anymore. I had already lost over a pound by Tuesday, but then decided not to weigh anymore until next week because of my TOM starting.

I never really felt a significant carb withdrawel, maybe a little tired the last few days and felt a little clammy last night, but I don't know if that was carb withdrawel or my TOM. Doesn't really matter, I suppose.

I set a goal to lose 5 pounds by my birthday, which is April...

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[COLOR="Teal"]Well, I got back on track after a three or so week hiatus...which put me back up several pounds. I hate to say it, but I loved eating my junky and fast food again. My addiction to fast food is so emotional...that doesn't go away even when I'm not craving it. I can be really happy and it still makes me want fast food.

I did survive some major temptation today. I was drooling over the thought of some Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs that were 50% off the whole time I was shopping. I think it was the thought of the sweet/salty combination that sounded so good....

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My sister had her 2ND baby shower today, and I made sure I wasn't that hungry when I arrived. I only picked the LC options to eat and I passed on the desserts. I'm glad to know that if I am prepared I can stay on track even through parties and holidays. I'm going to weigh in again in a few days and see if I've lost any more!

My choices at the party were:

a slice of ham
broccoli and cheese salad
green salad
a small bite of cheese/mushroom quiche
sugar free peach tea

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