My advice to you is, willpower! You have to be able to tell yourself you want to loose your weight. You want to do this for yourself to make yourself happy and healthy. The band is a tool, and only you know if it really is too tight and not letting you eat anything. But, if its not tight enough then of course you're going to continue to eat. Make yourself stay away from pop, fatty foods, etc. It's hard, I know it is. But if you're wanting to do this for yourself, you have to learn to say NO and force yourself to be strong in this journey. Best of luck to you!!!