Category Archives: Support

Happy 2-Year “Bandiversary”!

I have passed the 2-year mark since getting my lap band.  Time is going by so fast, it seems.  I am sometimes not sure time really reflects change or change reflects time.  Perhaps they are like odds and ends, ups … Continue reading

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The Real Race Is Within Yourself

Yeah!  I did the Peachtree Roadrace!  It was such a great experience!  I woke up at 6 am to get ready – eat breakfast – stretch – listen to some upbeat music.  I took MARTA to the Lenox station and … Continue reading

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Thoughts at 2:30 on Memorial Day

I have this sinus infection which is keeping me a little under the weather lately.  I’m not letting it stop me from being active!  I still went to my running group on Saturday to train for the Peachtree Road Race … Continue reading

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Good For The Soul

Getting frustrated b/c I haven’t lost any weight in over 3 months!  I’ve been eating well + working out.  I’m feeling restriction with my band.  My body must be in a SUPER STUBBORN place right now.  On the other hand, … Continue reading

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Blogging Blues

This is for me to say out loud!  I am going to start blogging again soon!!!  I don’t know why I’ve been so uninspired to write lately.  This is probably the longest break I’ve taken since I got banded 1-year … Continue reading

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Paris! T-Minus 2 Days!

I am very excited to be traveling to Paris!  Katie and I are leaving Tuesday and will arrive on Wednesday.  This trip was supposed to happen before my job, but due to a myriad of reasons, it was postponed.  I … Continue reading

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Happy. Meal.

I really feel as though when you accomplish your battle with weight, you can accomplish anything.  The same thing can be said for folks who battle their problems with drugs, smoking or alcohol, but I think about food especially because … Continue reading

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Addictus

I was at the gym doing my cardio on the elliptical machine and I totally didn’t feel like working out today at all.  In order to pass the time a little, I grabbed a Newsweek that was at the gym. … Continue reading

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Weight_Update

As of today, I am officially down 53 pounds!    My goal by my B-Day (July 15th) is to be down 60 pounds.

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Share With The Group!

Ugh. Totally feeling frustrated. I think I’ve hit a plateau. I can’t seem to shake off this fluctuating between being down between 40-45 pounds. Everyone says, “But that’s a lot of weight!” And, it is! But with how hard I’ve … Continue reading

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