skinnyagain Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 What I have learned since being banded... 1.--The band is a tool, like a hammer, if your don't use it right it won't work... 2.--I cut meat up very small. 3.--Barbeque sause can be your friend. 4.--Use a baby fork so you can't shovel food in fast. 5.--Carry a zip lock baggie in your car or purse for those emergency PBing episodes. 6.--If you follow the rules, you will succeed!!!! 7.--If you ignore the rules and think the band is a majic tool and you will automatically going to lose weight your cheating yourself. 8.--Be careful of those that want to shuve food in your face...Grandma's etc 9.--You can make a meal out of veggies and be satisfied. 10.-Your body can live off of wayyyy less food than you ever dreamed of... 11.-Get a dog, its a excuse to walk...or a necessity... 12.-You look at your life in a different way as you lose weight. The future begins to look brighter! 13.-As you lose weight, you do more, you feel lighter, your self esteem improves, you feel more sexy... 14.-I usually know where all the bathrooms are in a public place, just incase! 15.-I reread Dr. Ortiz's book over and over. Keeps the inspiration going. 16.-I know I can't eat a whole meal until later in the evening. Band is tight in the AM... 17.-Crystal lite is one of my staples in life. Plain water is nasty! 18.-Its ok to lose slowly, I didn't gain this weight over night... 19.-Try not to make, "taking that one last bite" a habit...Constant PBing may cause a slipped band... 20.-I have made new friendship from this site, honest non biased, true reply's...My band has opened up relationships, helped my life, my self esteem...I am sure there is more that I have learned..Please add to this list... Kim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripcityrenegade Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Great post I am going to copy this and put it on my fridge. There is so much truth in it. I will use this everyday Thanx Kim. TC Kevin (RCR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 All awesome!! Another one for ya - don't get attached to a pair of pants. It won't be long until they don't fit anymore! I only buy stuff at like TJ Max and places where I can get it cheap b/c they don't last long! I'll only lose 1 more size if that so now I can go back to my other stores, but before it was getting too expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apprehensive Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 What I have learned since being banded... 1.--The band is a tool, like a hammer, if your don't use it right it won't work... 2.--I cut meat up very small. 3.--Barbeque sause can be your friend. 4.--Use a baby fork so you can't shovel food in fast. 5.--Carry a zip lock baggie in your car or purse for those emergency PBing episodes. 6.--If you follow the rules, you will succeed!!!! 7.--If you ignore the rules and think the band is a majic tool and you will automatically going to lose weight your cheating yourself. 8.--Be careful of those that want to shuve food in your face...Grandma's etc 9.--You can make a meal out of veggies and be satisfied. 10.-Your body can live off of wayyyy less food than you ever dreamed of... 11.-Get a dog, its a excuse to walk...or a necessity... 12.-You look at your life in a different way as you lose weight. The future begins to look brighter! 13.-As you lose weight, you do more, you feel lighter, your self esteem improves, you feel more sexy... 14.-I usually know where all the bathrooms are in a public place, just incase! 15.-I reread Dr. Ortiz's book over and over. Keeps the inspiration going. 16.-I know I can't eat a whole meal until later in the evening. Band is tight in the AM... 17.-Crystal lite is one of my staples in life. Plain water is nasty! 18.-Its ok to lose slowly, I didn't gain this weight over night... 19.-Try not to make, "taking that one last bite" a habit...Constant PBing may cause a slipped band... 20.-I have made new friendship from this site, honest non biased, true reply's...My band has opened up relationships, helped my life, my self esteem...I am sure there is more that I have learned..Please add to this list... Kim Great Post! You have written down the rules to live by after being banded. Then what jhawkchick75 wrote is a goal that hopefully I will soon be able to say. I have tightened my belt to the point of needing to buy a new one so that is my next purhcase. I especially like the number 18. You are so right about not gaining the weight over night. Thanks for the special post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieB Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 What a great post! Its inspirational to those of us who are just starting on this journey! I'm going to print out a copy myself. Thanks, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyagain Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Thank you, I was hoping more folks would add their two cents worth... 22.--I am worth this journey, my life, for my childs life...to be healthy to live longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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