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Choose a 100% whole grain cereal such as shredded wheat, grapenuts. The Kashi cereals are pretty much whole grain I think. I agree- watch the milk. It will turn it into a slider and milk has a lot of calories. I would try it with yougurt. My dad eats greek yougurt and cereal almost every morning.

I feel like I should clarify this with the fact I have gained 30 pounds from my lowest weight. I was a little too thin so my goal is to loose 20 of it. I am deffinately struggling with maintainance. I lost 107 pounds in 10 months. I worked out 5 days a week- 4 are with a trainer doing weights. I started off slow- just walking slowly for 20 min. on the treadmill. I gradually worked up to jogging for 1/2 hour or walking briskly on an incline for 45 min. My diet was very low carb/low fat/ high protien. I was very regimented in what I ate. A protien shake for Breakfast, lean meat and veggies for lunch and dinner. I snack on nuts and cheese in limited quantities. I didn't allow myself any treats during the 10 months, or for a few months after that. Well, that's my story. Good luck!

When I was initially loosing, I weighed myself once a week and recorded it. When I started maintainance I starting weighing myself every day, with idea of staying within a 2-3 pound range. Well, I have had some regain, I'm about 20 pounds heavier than I want to be. I continue to weigh everyday, at this point it's become such a habit I can't help myself. I'm on a 2nd good day in a row. I want to loose ten before I visit a fried in Feb.

I agee Kashi's are good. Any cereal that is mostly whole grain is good. Don't be fooled by ads like the ones for kellogs saying they are made with whole grain. It's a very small amount. Stay way from the "kiddie" sweetened cereal. Grape nuts, cheerios, shredded wheat are all good choices.

Thanks for the advice and encouragement. I am feeling very motivated today. Going to eat high protien/low carb/ low fat. Just like I did when I originally lost the weight. I am visiting a friend in Al. in about a month. Would love to loose 10 pounds, I think it's doable. It will include the initial weight loss that always happens when I start eating right again.

What is the matter with me? I had 2 great days. Then I go and buy icecream sandwiches because they are buy one get one free. what an excuse. Anyway, not even sure how many I've eaten. Plus I drank some wine. What the hell??? I lost over 100 pounds and have gained back about 30 in the last 6 months. I can't seem to put more than 2 good days together. Can't workout yet because I just had a boob job. Any advice?

What is the matter with me? I had 2 great days. Then I go and buy icecream sandwiches because they are buy one get one free. what an excuse. Anyway, not even sure how many I've eaten. Plus I drank some wine. What the hell??? I lost over 100 pounds and have gained back about 30 in the last 6 months. I can't seem to put more than 2 good days together. Can't workout yet because I just had a boob job. Any advice?

I have had a hard time since a trip to Europe the beggining of Oct. Then of course there was thanksgiving, christmas, new years. I have put on 30 pounds from my lowest weight. I was told by a few people I lost a little too much weight. I have going to loose 20 and see how I look and if my jeans fit. I can't workout right now because I just had a boob job 12/21. I had my trainer put me back in the schedule 1/10. I hope the doc. okays that. It will be 3 weeks. Yesterday and today have been great eating wise. I have broken up my daily food into 6 mini meals. I think this will work well for me. I also started journaling again. Let's hope my motivation continues. I think I'll be in a good spot if I can just put 3-4 good days together. I never want to be fat again! Thanks for listening.

I was diagnosed with bipolar at the age of 26 or so. Have had 3 major manic episodes, 2 of which landed me in the hospital. Escaped the hospital by the skin of my teeth the third time. I've had my ups and downs since then. Been doing great for about 3 years now, stable on meds. I too had to meet with a psychiatrist before surgery and was completely honest. She talked a lot about addiction transfer (I have other addictions besides food). I was successful loosing all my excess weight in about 10 months. 30 pounds has crept back on. I plan to loose 20 of it, I got just a little to thin, or so people tell me. As long as I loose enough to get back into my jeans I'll be happy.

Are you excersising? It's a huge piece of the puzzle. If your not, I highly reccomend you start. Start out slow and gradually increase your duation/intensity. If you are working out, try changing up what your doing. Good luck!

I have tried going back to liquids to help get back on track. Some tries have been more successfull then others. I have been like a rollercoaster since I lost all the excess weight about a year ago. At this point I am 20 pounds above my target. I think it's worth a try for sure. Good luck!

The post op diet is for healing. Try your best to stick to doctor's orders. I know it's hard, but you can do it!

I don't think loosing weight has anything to do with luck. It's a matter of taking in less calories than you burn. It takes careful food choices and excersise.

You may have swelling from the fill. As long as liquids stay down you might want to give it a few days. Sticking with protien shakes for a few days, then trying solid food again might be a good idea. Don't wait too long, I've been there and suffered needlessly. A slight unfill could do the trick. The doc. probably won't take out the whole fill, just a bit. That could put you in the elusive (at least for me) sweet spot. Best wishes.

You need to consider that it could really set your weightloss back. Alcohol has lots of calories, and it may reduce your inhibitions enough that you eat things not on your plan. I would tread carefully. You don't want to ruin a whole weeks work in one night.

I agee- your weight loss is right on target. My 2cents, as it is in many of my posts, is are you excersising. It would really boost that weight loss along. Start slow and gradually increase the time/intensity. I started out walking slowly for 20 minutes on the treadmill. I worked up to a very brisk walk on an incline for 45 or jogging for 30. If you already are working out, bump it up and/or try something new. Best wishes, you are doing great.

In my opinion it's not going to harm the band or anything. I would factor in the calories though, and they are empty calories. Use moderation for sure.

Hi, I am looing for a buddy too. I too am 2 years out. I live in Port St. Lucie, about 45 min. north of Palm Beach. I am not sure how far north you are. I go to Flager Beach, about 20 min. north of Daytona every couple months so see my parents. Maybe we can work something out. PM me if you want. Thanks.

Awsome job! Keep up the good work, you are doing great!

I am in the same boat as above posters. 2 years out- lost 107, gained back about 25. This week is going great so far. I got back to basics- journaling, making the right food choices and working out. I've lost 4 pounds so far. I agree that doing protien shakes for a couple days or so might help you get back on track. Kind of "cleanse the system". Good luck, you can do it!

Actually, doesn't sound to me like you need a fill. You say you are rarely hungry and kinda force yourself to eat. As long as your not pbing alot or anything I think you are in a very good place. As far as concerns about eating different foods, I think your band will force you to eat carefullly and in small quantiites. I think you will be just fine. Enjoy the Holidays!

Here is my advice, 2 things. One is to eat a lowcarb/low fat/high protien diet. I eat eggs or a protien shake for breakfast, lean meat and a non-starchy veggie for lunch and dinner. I snack on a 1/4c nuts 2-3 times a day. I also include 2 cheese sticks in one of those snacks. Very rote, but it works for me. The other piece is working out. If your not doing it already, I highly reccomend you start. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. You can do it!

I have been really struggling since I went away the begining of oct. Never really got back on track with diet and excerisise and then it was Thanksgiving. I have had a great day today, going back to basics. Journaling, weighing in once a week, excersise and lots of fluids. I lost 107 pounds- weighed 110 (I'm really short) decided to maintain at 115. I was 135 this morning. Uggg 20 pounds and Christmas is right around the corner. My plan is to stay focused until then, enjoy the holiday, but not go overboard, and then of course back on track for the new year. It's scary how fast the weight comes on and how hard it is to loose it. Wish me luck! Thanks for reading.

Sounds like you are doing really well. Yes, hiccups can be a sign to stop eating. It's called a soft sign. Others are burping and a runny nose. Keep up the good work!

You are doing awsome! Keep up the good work!