I appreciate everyone's feedback so much. I can honestly say I was not making much effort to loose weight. I really thought that 90% of the time chosing the right food, and much smaller portions would be all I needed. I was wrong. I guess if my matabolism and geans were that good I wouldn't have been all that overweight to begin with.
I have gone to Curves twice and started NutriSystem. We will see. I won't give up and I am glad I have band...