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 Post subject: Braces does a body good!!!!!!!!!!!! Read!
PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:52 am 
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Can I just say I LOOOOVVVVEEE what my IBRACES are doing for my image???

Since getting braces, I've eliminated many many foods out of my life and have dropped a whopping 14 lbs! I've been wanting to lose 10 lbs for years- and they just melted off and are continuing to! I am finally back to being a size 4 and fitting in all my favorite pants!

Another added benefit?? I cant bite my nails anymore! It hurts too much!! I've bit my nails for 20 somehting years and think I finally kicked the habit to the curb!!!!!!!!!!!!

And the biggest benefit of all!? These teeth that are magically appearing straighter everyday!!!

Anyone else finding any cool suprise perks from their braces????

Lata!! :)

-Kate


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:49 pm 
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Dont get too excited, ul put the weight back on once u can eat properly again...
:lol:

I hated it wen i lost weight... but now im back to my old self again!! Woo..!!!

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Hey ibraceface I also lost around 11-12lbs. The lingual diet is the best diet out there :)


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 am 
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BlahBlah is right ... if you've lost weight because of having braces ... it'll most likely pile back on ... and usually due to this type of weight loss ... you'll gain more. If you want permanent weight loss, it's about a change in lifestyle ... a permanent one ... that's why wait lost due to braces doesn't cut it.

Great that you're happy about how your teeth are looking I ... now that's something braces can do ... and as long as you keep with retainers for some part of your week for life ... you can keep your teeth like this! :banana:


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I've lost about 5 kgs, since getting my braces, most of that was in the first 2 weeks. I was estatic, as it was something I was unable to do even when hitting the gym 4 days a week. Bye Bye love handles.

For me putting on braces has meant a diet change, that's the reason I've managed to keep the weight off for the last 4 months. The main change has been that I've simply cut out snacking and only eat the 3 healthier meals a day, no more crisps in between meals (I do miss them though). This has been bought on by my desire to keep my braces clean, and my laziness in not wishing to clean after eating all the time.

So for me bring on the surf board stomach. I hope.


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:58 pm 
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Wow that's great news! I feel the same way though, I have had to eliminate crunchy items and other things that would mess with the teeth. The only bad thing is that I'm afraid of the fresh fruits and veggies which I need desperately. The other thing is that so many crunchy things can also be replaced with plenty of ice cream! EEEK!

I do agree though that braces are the best solution for nail biters. I haven't bitten mine since I've had braces (well, since Friday when I got them, lol)

I agree with the other posters, if you're wanting to keep weight off it's all about the lifestyle change, but hey, it doesn't hurt to be skinny for the moment!


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Betho wrote:
The only bad thing is that I'm afraid of the fresh fruits and veggies which I need desperately. The other thing is that so many crunchy things can also be replaced with plenty of ice cream! EEEK!
Betho I'm a veggie, and started eating fresh fruit and veg about three or four days after my b-day. I'm sure I could have done it earlier, but I was worried I might damage something ... but I've since realised the materials used are way too hard for that.

I've not eliminated anything crunchy or chewy ... in fact I eat as I did pre braces ... and it's great! :banana:


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Yes you probably will put all the weight back on, reason being is that if you loose weight by dieting you are highly likely to put the weight back on. The way to loose weight and keep it off is to diet and exercising. You have to loose the weight by exercising!


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Karen you're so brave! I think I'm worried about shifting my teeth somehow or bending a wire with the crunchy stuff. I have improved though over the past couple of days. I actually ate pizza last night and had no problem with the crusts. I have always eaten pizza with a fork so it wasn't that much of an adjustment for me. I did manage to eat a small piece of celery today and a slice of cucumber, though I had to tear it into small pieces, darn it all! I'm sure I'll continue to improve, lol


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When i first got my braces, in the first week all i was having was fruit juices, vegi juices, smoothies, milshakes, iced coffee, yogurt, mashed potatoes.. etc.. but i was starrrvinggggggg.. i needed meat lol

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I'm going on Tuesday for my Ortho to give me all my options. I would love a Lingual brace on my upper and a metal brace on my lower.

Over the years I've put on some extra weight and what I need is a Kick Start to eating healthy again. I need to loose 2 stone . I would use this as a good opportunity to learn new eating habits.

I hope I qualify for the Lingual brace. I'm old and really do not want people to see I'm correcting my teeth.


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I'm going on Tuesday for my Ortho to give me all my options. I would love a Lingual brace on my upper and a metal brace on my lower.

Over the years I've put on some extra weight and what I need is a Kick Start to eating healthy again. I need to loose 2 stone . I would use this as a good opportunity to learn new eating habits.

I hope I qualify for the Lingual brace. I'm old and really do not want people to see I'm correcting my teeth.


Possibly not as old as some of us....

Linguals can do virtually everything regular braces can do, so you're in there with a good chance.

I had lingual uppers and ceramics on my 8 front lower teeth (rest on the bottom were metal). The ceramics are pretty discreet.


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Thanks. I'm a bit nervous to hear the cost of the Linguals... I am hoping I will say "That's not too much to pay to have them"


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Though I'm currently on weight watchers anyways, I lost some weight my first 2 weeks with braces cuz my teeth felt too funny and I was scared of breaking something. Of course, now I'm eating normal again and the weight has already come back. Just a warning it won't last long. :?

Hope everything goes well with the consult! :D


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Pebbles.. make sure ur seated when u hear the cost of linguals lol

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