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I am now one pound under my pre-pregnancy size!!!!! I'm officially back to the place in my weight loss journey I was before my pregnancy with the twins, and will continue to hopefully have alot of success. I am feeling great about myself. People have been telling me how great I look, and I feel good which is more important. I do have a fill now, and will keep you all posted on my successes!!!!!!!

I haven't been feeling the best. Taking care of the twins and being sick = no gym time. I haven't been going to the gym, but have been extremely strict with my eating. I am now 9 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy size.

To give you a quick summary of my weight loss journey. I had lost 65 pounds after my lap band surgery, and had gotten pregnant with twins (high risk/bedrest pregnancy). Gained all my weight back plus an additional 20 pounds. I am glad to say that I've lost all that weight except for the 9 pounds I am pushing to lose before my first fill after my pregnancy.

I have lost an additional 4 pounds since my last post. Which means I am 15 pounds away from getting back to my pre-pregnancy size. It seems so close but yet so far. I started PX 90 today, (pray for me) it really gives you a good work-out.
I also lost an entire inch on my waist during the past two weeks!!!!!

Well my life has settled down some, so now I am able to post. My weight has increased to the highest it's ever been in my life but for a beautiful reason. I have two hansome 6 month baby boys!!!!!!! I had a rough pregnancy, high risk and had to go on bed rest. Needless to say, the weight came back on ++++++. I am proud to report that I've been going to the gym, working out on lunchs, breaks, and getting plenty more physical activity taking care of two boys, holding down a full-time job, and being a super wife all at the same time!!!!!!!!
I have lost 67 pounds since the delivery of my sons!!!!! I have 19 more pounds to lose to get back to where I was before my pregnancy. I've learned that being healthy is a lifestyle. Since the delivery of my sons, I haven't had a fill, can you believe it???? I will not go back for my initial fill until I lose the additional 19 pounds, that's a personal decision I have made. One thing my band has taught me was discipline, which is an essential part of this weight loss journey. 

Wow. I don't know where to start, it seems like it's been forever since I last posted. I've been busy moving, working, exercising, life, etc, etc. Life is going great, I've been eating healthy and working out at least 5 days a week. Next week will be my 5th month anniversary and I'm down 65 pounds!!!!! I promise I'm going to post some pics. I've been feeling good, energy level through the roof. I even got together a few co-workers to exercise daily with me.
It's funny all the attention I've been getting lately. I don't understand because I'm the same person I was 65 pounds ago. It's funny because I went out with my sister last weekend, (I don't usually go out alot) and wore a cute little dress I had bought earlier that week and had gotten approached by no less than 7 men. I'm married, but the ring didn't seem to phase any of them. Amazing how so many men are drawn to a female due to her looks, and his soul mate could be in a woman with a larger frame that is his other half and matches him exactly mentally,  emotionally, and spiritually. What I'm trying to say is that the world shouldn't be so vain.
I know this might be random and off the subject, but FYI, ladies, you have to save up some money to invest in good bras.   

Well I've lost only a pound since my last post. Probably because I've been doing alot of weight training, and we all now muscle weighs more than fat. I've been consistently working out everyday if not every other day. Even though I've only lost a pound. I think I've been losing alot of inches, because now I've been wearing my size 14 crop pants from years ago. I was even able to wear *****drum roll******** my "New York and Company" size 12 skirt to work today!!!!! So I can't complain at all. I am working at meeting my goal, but I'm just so happy with my progress. I've went from a size 22 to a size 14 in 4 months, and I've lost 51 pounds. I am so thankful for my tool. 

Today it's official I no longer have to say almost 50 pounds lost. I can say,  "I lost 50 pounds." I'm halfway there. Thank you Jesus!!!!!

I brought my BMI down 7.1 points!!!!! Having now lost almost 50 pounds it's so easy to keep our eyes on the prize of meeting weightloss goal. But I have to keep in mind all of the blessings of the present. I no longer have backaches, knee pains, can bend over without almost toppling over. I have so much energy now. It's an amazing journey. I just have to thank God for having allowed me to partake in it.

I can't believe I've lost a total of 45 pounds, and I'm almost halfway towards my goal of losing 100 pounds and it's only been about 3 months since my surgery. Considering I had lap-band and not the RNY surgery where your weight literally melts off. I've questioned myself alot within the first month of  having lap-band surgery, and wondering if I choose the right surgery. I just came to the conclusion that I have to work harder, eat properly, and exercise to no end. 
The exercise is a great mechanism for taking off weight, but the tone I've gained in my legs is phenomenal. When I walk they don't shake anymore :) The nurse told me that resistance training is just as important as cardio. So all you banders out there grab some free weights or jump on a machine and start/continue resistance training, because muscle burns fat. You guys can come up with a plan to work various parts of your body. But as for me  throughout the week. I'll do cardio for the first 30-45 minutes, then I may work on isolated areas according to this schedule I came up with. (REMEMBER I AM NO PERSONAL TRAINER) Example
Monday - Legs
Tuesday- Arms
Wednesday- Back
Thursday - Chest
Friday -  (personal Choice)
An old personal trainer advised me that the abdominal muscles are so resiliant that you can work them each time you have a work-out. Above is just an example of what I do, but you have to come up with something that suits your personal needs.

Today I went for my second fill expecting a 30-35 pound lost, because home scales aren't too reliable. But when I hopped on the scale at Dr. Valin's office I was told that I was down 42 POUNDS!!! I guess all that working out and healthy food choices paid off. Tomm will be my 3 month band anniversary and I feel so very  blessed. 
I now have 4.5 ccs in my band. I hope to feel a little more restriction with that much in my band. We'll see. Until next post.....Love you all and take care..