tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post2628151688491711186..comments2024-03-15T14:16:44.765-04:00Comments on Lap Band Gal!: Are You Addicted To Losing Weight?Lap Band Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747065418364221233noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-31738855892361941012011-10-14T13:33:03.259-04:002011-10-14T13:33:03.259-04:00I agree! The Biggest Maintainer will probably nev...I agree! The Biggest Maintainer will probably never make it on the air, but it is the reality show that I'm starring in these days too.Amanda Kiskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035180757671095192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-60031879756032407142011-10-14T09:23:11.748-04:002011-10-14T09:23:11.748-04:00I've always been able to lose weight, however,...I've always been able to lose weight, however, I've NEVER been able to MAINTAIN the weight lost...so yep when I reach goal and maintain like you are, I will be doing the happy dance! Even if my cat could care less, lol!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948575816814642269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-65541451555100416822011-10-14T05:08:35.969-04:002011-10-14T05:08:35.969-04:00I like being able to quantify my progress. After ...I like being able to quantify my progress. After so many years of avoiding the scale and just trying to squeeze into my jeans, it is great when I can see that my work is paying off both on and off the scale. This week I have gained even though I am working out every day- a bit bummed, but I know the scale will rebound at some point.Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266265752622289708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-58660680872207826542011-10-13T22:01:02.378-04:002011-10-13T22:01:02.378-04:00Weight loss can be addictive as it is a reward for...Weight loss can be addictive as it is a reward for doing all the right things (I think a rush of serotonin occurs too :)). But so is being able to kick the ball farther or lasting an extra 5 minutes on the elliptical trainer. Oh and who can turn down looking fabulous in this season's over the knee style boots while wearing leggings? Transfer your "thrill" to other goals and you will be constantly rewarded with each and every step. <br />Plus - remember to jump up everyday for the goal of maintaining. That is where the hard part of weight loss lies. oxox!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770905572105785300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-69404895120295433952011-10-13T15:47:51.541-04:002011-10-13T15:47:51.541-04:00Um, so all we need to do is to teach Pemberly to j...Um, so all we need to do is to teach Pemberly to jump up and down and give high-fives! I'm on it!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346121186616743135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-27598391199290819572011-10-13T14:53:00.135-04:002011-10-13T14:53:00.135-04:00OMG!!! So. Fucking. True!!! I'm right with ya,...OMG!!! So. Fucking. True!!! I'm right with ya, lady!!Christinehttp://www.phoenixrevolution.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-84481945699514852582011-10-13T14:03:11.844-04:002011-10-13T14:03:11.844-04:00I agree with Kelly ... now THAT would be a show !!...I agree with Kelly ... now THAT would be a show !! I don't watch BL because the 20 lb loss in a week is crazy. Maintaining IS the success (said AJ) ... and you're doing it. :)Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11763546774061578108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-67789241053885657862011-10-13T13:59:26.767-04:002011-10-13T13:59:26.767-04:00I think maintaining is the KEY to this whole journ...I think maintaining is the KEY to this whole journey. Sure you have to get there first I get that, but what you are doing is truly amazing! That is where the rub is, this is so important, even far more than the losing I think. We all have lost weight before. It is KEEPING it off that we have struggled with, perhaps the corner has been turned.<br /><br />Your future is just that, you getting on the scale and everything being the same. <br /><br />What a concept that is huh?<br /><br />Love youKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156943361193851644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-34864479158262329352011-10-13T13:26:03.761-04:002011-10-13T13:26:03.761-04:00Seriously, someone should do a documentary on peop...Seriously, someone should do a documentary on people who are maintaining successfully. I could have been a candidate except for my two year lapse after six years of successfully staying at goal. Let's call Morgan Spurlock and see if he is interested. :)Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10971453836613391796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-12217681059175908672011-10-13T13:19:32.161-04:002011-10-13T13:19:32.161-04:00I think The Biggest Maintainer would be much more ...I think The Biggest Maintainer would be much more of a show! I admire where your at right now!!! Great post!Kelly Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728431918476721893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-35244303183554985502011-10-13T13:15:31.000-04:002011-10-13T13:15:31.000-04:00Yup--I feel your pain. Now it is a game of making...Yup--I feel your pain. Now it is a game of making sure it doesn't go up and that is all.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965135571189867376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-63283355266527541712011-10-13T13:13:21.851-04:002011-10-13T13:13:21.851-04:00Yep - gotta agree with Vicky on this one, you and ...Yep - gotta agree with Vicky on this one, you and a few others like you, are the biggest reason I know that I can succeed. I can see the proof of my mentors that achieved their loss and are maintaining that loss and know that someday I'll be in your club and hopefully offering nuggets to inspire newbie bandsters. The biggest maintainer...while it may not be a glamorous show filled with tears etc...it should be a show still filled with weekly high fives and celebration. It's a reminder each week of how awesome you are. If it offers you any additional incentive...I absolutely look forward to your weigh ins each week. It's a nother tick that yep - you are doing it and I can too. /loveCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04445662188443874065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-79016147726373415472011-10-13T13:04:33.720-04:002011-10-13T13:04:33.720-04:00The Biggest Maintainer...I would watch that show. ...The Biggest Maintainer...I would watch that show. I will admit to being a bit nervous about that part of this journey...it's one of the reasons that I love reading blogs by those of you who are in that stage!vickydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461568169152483129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-35058167360408390092011-10-13T12:53:22.710-04:002011-10-13T12:53:22.710-04:00I do the same thing... Record the BL and then fast...I do the same thing... Record the BL and then fast forward to weigh ins... Glad I am not the only one who does that.<br /><br />While Maintaining your weight isnt as exciting as loosing the weight... You should still do a scale dance every week for staying healthy! Just saying :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631044020664223646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-67213259624044534482011-10-13T12:34:04.359-04:002011-10-13T12:34:04.359-04:00The weight loss IS exciting. It is clear, definab...The weight loss IS exciting. It is clear, definable progress. However, for so many of us, the victory isn't in the losing the weight (we have all done it over and over and over again) the victory is in the maintaining. The maintenance IS the success. (Let's look at how many of the Biggest Loser contestants ended up gaining their weight back.) Maybe there should be a show called "The Biggest Maintainer" because when it is all said and done sometimes that is the biggest challenge of them all.A.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10841677359858106011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22446690464444325.post-41459672530462228822011-10-13T12:32:07.974-04:002011-10-13T12:32:07.974-04:00I love seeing that scale drop I know that maintain...I love seeing that scale drop I know that maintaining is the ultimate goal but thas going to be hard after so long of trying to lose.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689753314293800362noreply@blogger.com