So I have been at a plateau for about 3 mths or more. About a mth and half ago I started working out, ( 4-5 days/ wk) cardio 50 min on the days i dont meet with trainer or do the workouts he wrote for and 20 min cardio on the days I do train. I know all about the inches coming off before the lbs but i think i should be loosing more than just 3 lbs. Now i will admit that i have been snacking, which is a no-no but I get hungry between meals and starving after the workouts!

I really think I need a solid calorie goal to stick with during the day to insure I'm not eating too much or too little. I have tried different websites (webmd, my fitness pal etc) for the amt of cal i need, but they don't apply to someone with a band.

Any advice????

Unfortunately, you'll find everyone has a different formula. So do micro diets for 600 calories a day, others do well on 1200 a day. Some do no carbs, some have no issue with carbs. I really think it's a matter of finding what works best for you.

As for myself, here is what I do: I eat 1000-1200 calories a day. Of that, at least 60g of Protein, no more than 125g of carbs, and no more than 20% fat. I won't eat white bread, rice, or Pasta. Only whole grain and brown rice. If the label says "bleached" or "enriched", I won't buy it.

For me, this is what works. I would do some experimenting and see what works for you.

Great advice thank you!!!!

I agree with MIS73 post. You have to find out what works for you, i was stuck for 6 months and I almost drove myself crazy looking at what I was eating and trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. Honestly I am not sure I was doing anything wrong, I think my body was just stalling at different times and adjusting to the weight loss. I did continue to lose inches even when I was not losing lbs though. I started dropping weight again at the end of Jan of this year after I had a fill. I currently eat 90-120 gms of protein a day, try to stay under 70 carbs and about 30% fat. So my diet basically is 40% protein, 20% carbs and 40% fat. It seems to work for me. I rarely eat, rice, pasta or bread and I don't snack between meals, my snacks are planned and consistent of protein bar or drink. I know it is frustrating but don't get caught up in the fact your weight has stalled, use this time to develop your healthy choices and changes in eating, because remember this is for a life time and we all need the practice.

So I have been at a plateau for about 3 mths or more. About a mth and half ago I started working out, ( 4-5 days/ wk) cardio 50 min on the days i dont meet with trainer or do the workouts he wrote for and 20 min cardio on the days I do train. I know all about the inches coming off before the lbs but i think i should be loosing more than just 3 lbs. Now i will admit that i have been snacking, which is a no-no but I get hungry between meals and starving after the workouts!

I really think I need a solid calorie goal to stick with during the day to insure I'm not eating too much or too little. I have tried different websites (webmd, my fitness pal etc) for the amt of cal i need, but they don't apply to someone with a band.

Any advice????

Try lapband.com or sparkpeople.com

I eat under 1000 calories a day, under 100 carbs and 60-100 protein. If I eat any more than 1000 cals or 100 carbs, I don't lose weight. It seems like a crazy-low amount of calories to live on but the people in these forums were the ones who let me know that is what you need to do to lose.

On Saturdays however, I eat as many calories and carbs as I want, then I get back on my regimen for the next 6 days. It keeps my cravings at bay and keeps my metabolism from slowing down. I have no idea why my high calorie Saturday doesn't derail my weightloss-but it doesn't (but I make sure I don't weigh myself for the three days after).

I need to be more diligent in my meals and not allowing snacks and crappy food to interrupt my loss. I tried 1000 cal one day- but felt awful during workouts so i may try1200 and work my way down