HiMow

perhaps you should read this study and tell me what you think. The Truth about "Starvation Mode" I think it could be dangerous to tell obese people to eat more calories because they will lose weight. I know I'm not a doctor, but rumors always fly around these boards. Just trying to get the facts.

I know everyone wants to say "oh starvation mode, eat more," but I have a hard time grasping how you could possibly GAIN weight by taking in less than your body needs to function. Maybe someone could explain something about this? Other than my "my doctor said" or "I read somewhere" because I haven't lost in a week and I'm always around 700- 800 calories. I'm afraid to just UP my calories. On the other hand I have lost faster than almost anyone I have seen so maybe less calories Is effective.

I got banded on 12.24.09!

4.8 lbs to go, I have two weeks! I hope I can do it!

I keep thinking, "You lost all of that weight and didn't gain any for three months?!" Thats so cool! A plateau is a blessing in itself!! Don't be discouraged by them!!!!!

i drink up until my first bite, and then wait an hour after my last.

stupid bitches! haha they're so pretty. It's not even my style but I just love tan, blonde, tall beauty queens. Probably because my mother was one. Here I am pale, short, chubby, and have dyed my blonde hair dark for 10 years. I wonder if I will ever be a "babe". I have always wanted to secretly be "mainstream attractive" but my heart just sort of gravitates to an alternative look. I think it stems from my attraction towards alternative ways of thinking. and now i have all these tattoos and piercings. I dont look like a PUNK. At least I don't think so. You can tell I'm edgy.. but thats like how the kids are these days. haha! and I was such a weirdo in high school. Oh... i got married today. It was sweet. At the waterfall by a witch and two witnesses. The real big wedding is in October, but we had to shot gun it for insurance reasons. I am happy to be a MRS. but I will not change my name until October since no one knows about it. SHHHH! I also get my wedding band then, too. It was special and sweet. I love my husband!!!

stupid bitches! haha they're so pretty. It's not even my style but I just love tan, blonde, tall beauty queens. Probably because my mother was one. Here I am pale, short, chubby, and have dyed my blonde hair dark for 10 years. I wonder if I will ever be a "babe". I have always wanted to secretly be "mainstream attractive" but my heart just sort of gravitates to an alternative look. I think it stems from my attraction towards alternative ways of thinking. and now i have all these tattoos and piercings. I dont look like a PUNK. At least I don't think so. You can tell I'm edgy.. but thats like how the kids are these days. haha! and I was such a weirdo in high school. Oh... i got married today. It was sweet. At the waterfall by a witch and two witnesses. The real big wedding is in October, but we had to shot gun it for insurance reasons. I am happy to be a MRS. but I will not change my name until October since no one knows about it. SHHHH! I also get my wedding band then, too. It was special and sweet. I love my husband!!!

I told my husband that I want a new setting for xmas next year! Thats an awesome reward and I do not have to worry about this resizing business. P.S. That was the first time I referred to him as my husband. I GOT MARRIED TODAY!

this is some good advice right here!

I think that when you are larger it is a larger difference between sizes. Like an 18 to a 16 may take 25 lbs but a 6 to a 4 would take maybe 10

maybe you are drinking more calories than you know. Do you have juice? It is sort of impossible to gain on 800 a day.

save your fat jeans so you can hold them up for a picture when you reach your goal!

you sound really negative. you're probably making yourself feel worse. Try to be proud of yourself!!

I still feel mine, it's been a little over a month

I have only lost 12 lbs this month too. But i think it is exactly right and we don't even HAVE restriction yet. I did lose 40 in December. If you lose too fast you will be all saggy!!! It is way better to lose slower. Why are you in such a hurry?:biggrin:

you should max out your band before even considering alternatives. some peoples "sweet spot" is 9.5ccs in a 10cc band!

I am getting married on October 21!! I have the same goal too. plus sized dresses are ugly!

consume your protein and wait for a fill. A lot of people gain during the stage before they are in the green zone.

I had some requests for tips.. I am trying to think of what I have done differently. For one- I don't drink any coffee or soda or any caffeine which increases appetite and dehydrates you. I quit cold turkey along with smoking cigarettes. I eat anything I want. But, I usually just have protein or mostly protein because I crave it. I like canned tuna, beans, and chicken mostly. I have a stupid protein shake every day because it is the only way I can take my pills. It usually has 30 grams. I haven't really had more than 1000 calories a day, but I don't count bc thats why I have a band! I hear I should be having more. I don't exercise at all (I can't until I heal from a pulled muscle) I like herbal iced tea and crytal light to get all my water. I like sugar free popsicles when I want to eat but am not hungry. I DO NOT drink for an hour after I eat. I watch the clock like a hawk for that hour to pass. I drink all the way up tp my very first bite. A few days ago I decided to go off of Celexa, a major contributor to my weight problem. I will let you know if that makes a difference. :wink2::sad::drool:

I had some requests for tips.. I am trying to think of what I have done differently. For one- I don't drink any coffee or soda or any caffeine which increases appetite and dehydrates you. I quit cold turkey along with smoking cigarettes. I eat anything I want. But, I usually just have protein or mostly protein because I crave it. I like canned tuna, beans, and chicken mostly. I have a stupid protein shake every day because it is the only way I can take my pills. It usually has 30 grams. I haven't really had more than 1000 calories a day, but I don't count bc thats why I have a band! I hear I should be having more. I don't exercise at all (I can't until I heal from a pulled muscle) I like herbal iced tea and crytal light to get all my water. I like sugar free popsicles when I want to eat but am not hungry. I DO NOT drink for an hour after I eat. I watch the clock like a hawk for that hour to pass. I drink all the way up tp my very first bite. A few days ago I decided to go off of Celexa, a major contributor to my weight problem. I will let you know if that makes a difference. :thumbup:

WOW! no one has asked me for tips on how to lose weight in my life! haha! I will post a new entry on the matter.

sometimes brushing your teeth helps. It makes you not want to eat anymore.:wink:

I feel like thats a pretty drastic measure for 55 lbs...

I, so glad you posted this! I have lost 51 lbs since december 1st and I was feeling like I was a freak or doing something wrong bc I was losing too fast. I am glad you are here :scared2::cursing: