Would love any tips you might have for jump-starting weight loss. My band is filled regularly and it feels full enough but I have plateaued and I want to lose a final 50 lbs. I have been super tired lately and have fallen out of my workout routine so I know that getting back into the gym will be the first step but what are some other tips? Fasting? Cleanses? Other ideas?

For me, exercise was key. I decided that I needed to double up on my calorie burn so if I normally did 30 minutes on a treadmill, I did 60 minutes. Then I started doing bursts of running (2 minutes every 15 minutes).

I also goaled myself to walk 12,000 steps a day (up from 10,000). I recently had two 20,000+ step days in one week! My Fitbit almost shorted out!

Now with summer, I alternate swimming and treadmill. But I do exercise almost everyday now and it is now a priority. I actually crave it like I use to crave french fries! Really!

What I found was that the exercise really helped curb cravings and my appetite seems normal. I lost 10 lbs in 8 weeks. And I can totally tell my metabolism is fired up.

One thing that all my medical partners reminded me, that when you get closer to your goal weight and farther away from surgery, weight loss does slow down. I was losing 2 lbs a week up to 6 months out and then slowed down to about .5 per week! So I am thrilled with one lb a week now.

Good luck and hang in there. It's normal to have a plateau.

Thank you!

I have been banded for 4.5 years. I lost 60 pounds and kept it off but couldn't lose the last 30. I finally got serious last year and I lost it. I eat very little at night and that was the biggest difference for me. I would what ever I wanted for lunch but very little and sometimes nothing at night. I didn't exercise because I was recovering from knee surgery. I got below my goal weight. I didn't think I would ever get into the 120's.

Good luck!

I'm still in the losing phase but what works for me is to up my calories a couple of times a month so my body doesn't get used to one calorie level.

I try to shoot for 800-900 daily & go up to 1200-1400. I have to plan it & make sure to get right back on track. It can be a slippery slope.

Sometimes I go up again but then go down & start losing. I think the exercise is a good idea, too. Good luck!

Hey guys!! When do you notice that the weight loss slows down?? Is it a year after surgery or 2 years post op ?

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These are great tips. Thanks!

Eat less and exercise more!! Works for me. I also stopped counting calories.