A few of the rules I remember which made me successful at losing 50 lbs. were:

>use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate

>3 bites of protein, 3 bites of veggie, 1 bite of carb, repeat until satisfied

>eat every 3 hours

>fill up on protein for snacks, (hard boiled egg with a piece of cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, chicken breast etc.)

>never drink your calories, except for a protein shake

>No carbonated drinks

> do not frink for 30 min. before and for 30 min after a meal

>eat slowly, chew much, small bites

>Limit fruit, due to the sugar it converts to

Can anyone help me think of anymore? especially designated for lapbanders?

I realize all doctors do not give the same instructions.

I agree with your post. It is very helpful and useful information. The only thing I would add is to make sure you are drinking 64 ounces of water each day ~ Good Luck~

Thanks for refreshing these tips. I just realized that today is my 1 year anniversary and I seem to have platued. I keep struggling with a few pounds up or down. I'll have to get back to the basic tips.

Thanks for posting these tips. I'm just starting this journey and I know these reminders are going to help me stay on track.

I know for me jpurnaling my cals an knowing how many i NEED a day is important. Whether its caloriecount or MFP

I also track my calories and exercise to keep myself aware of where I am at. It is very easy to lose that balance wtihout tracking.