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Great link Lindsay.... I love the calculator too.. Keeps the daily burn in perspective. http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2005/12/26/how_to_calculate_your_daily_calorie_needs.php

Nice job everyone! I'm down another pound again from last week. Now 178.6. Gone 180's!

I can still do sushi. I stick to the rolls and sashimi

I did WW forever and it is awesome. With this band though, I didnt want to feel like I was on a diet and with WW for me, I felt like I was. I keep track of my calories through out the day which is easy since the restriction is there. What also has helped was figuring out how much I burn on an average day. I'm between 1800 and 2100 depending on my activity. I know then that if I keep it 500-1000 calories under that, I'll lose about 1-2 pounds a week.

Looks like everyone had a good week regardless it was a Holiday. I am down too. Finally weighed in at 179.6! Have a great week everyone! Laura

Great videos Angie! Its great to place not just your face and posts but a voice as well!! You look great and your little boy is so cute. Thanks so much for sharing your gift of encouragement with us. You are an inspiration! Laura

Wow everyone congrats! I didnt weigh in on Thanksgiving but I did today..... the day after and was down a pound. This process has been so slooooww for me but i'm okay with it. As long as the scale keeps headed in the right direction! Have a great time with family and friends this week! Laura

I so agree! Congrats on what you are doing. You look great Sabrina

Thanks for the replys......... of course it tightened up this morning. We'll see how the rest of the day goes. This forum is great for advice. Keeps me in check and that lets me know what is going on is normal. Happy Thanksgiving

My band feels like it is wide open the last few days. Geesh... anyone else get this as well? Bad week for this to happen.. haha. Just my luck it will probably tighten up on Thanksgiving! Laura

I can feel your frustration. I have seen a slow loss too in my own weight loss.... Hang in there... I believe the magic is already happening. Laura

I have Tivo and when I set up my recorder... I can see that some of the cable channels will run past seasons. If you get that service, try there. Otherwise. I'd look online at Amazon or Bestbuy. Good Luck Laura

WOW...how you have worked this band in 6 months! What an accomplishment! You are inspiring... Congrats Laura

Great site... They even account for the WW points system.

Down another pound from last week. I'm 181.1..... I can feel the 170's approaching!

I know how you feel... somedays I can eat the whole house... and others not a thing.

I know if I have days like around TOM...where I am tight. I tend to graze more. I dont eat 3 meals like I should and calorie wise go over what I want to do. I feel like I have not had enough to eat. This maybe what is happening. Call the OCC.. they are a huge help Good Luck Laura

I'm down another 1.5 since last wed. woo hoo. Good job everyone!! Ashley and Kristi way to go! I wish Atkins worked as well for me. Congrats

B: soy latte 100 cals 1/4c dry oats, 1/2c frozen Blueberries, 1/2 banana, splenda to taste: 145 cals L: D: Ashley... I've been making wraps for lunch... yum and filling... thanks for logging your food!!

Great topic Angie. I was wondering the same as lately people have had tight bands. I too like you, can eat muffins and cake and can do breakfast. If I stay within my calories for the day, I do feel restricted, much more than before I had the band and bottom line.... I'm still losing wt and doing it much easier than I had before. Like the Dr said at OCC.. once you get above 3.0 in the band... he has seen more people have to come back for unfills and have problems. I'm hoping I can stay at 3.0 as I am losing wt at a nice rate and with ease. Thats not to say someone above 3.0 will have difficulty..... We are supposed to be able to eat what we want only in smaller portions. I figure if I'm losing and not struggling... why get filled. As to fluids. I have had the experience of feeling liquids in my throat or sitting on top of the stoma before. Its only happened once or twice and not enjoyable. Laura

Incredible! how exciting and proud you must be!!! laura

Great visual Shelby... and very cute pic! Laura

B: coffee with 1c vanilla soy milk 100 cals 1/2 zone bar - 100 cals

Hi Kristy... I noticed you were in Riverside County... I am too. Do you go to the OCC for your fills or see someone local? Laura

congrats on the loss... Your pants falling off is a NSV! I lost a pound. I'm down to 183.4 this week.... slow and steady Laura