I'm struggling because I'm about a month out, and my nutritionist said I'm not eating enough. In my mind, I don't want to eat. I had such rapid amount of decent weight loss in the very beginning, and now it's slowing, and making me crazy! I'm not hungry, and when I do eat, I feel wrong and guilty....I want to lose fast like I did in the beginning...

even though the scale may not be showing a loss as fast your wanting it, just by you doing what you are suppose to, I am sure the inches are just falling off and not to mention your body loving you for it. keep your eye on the prize. better health.

Because of the band, I am very seldom hungry and many times I don't feel like eating because the band is telling my brain I don't need to...and if I am busy / occupied that day, I may forget to eat.....

Speaking for myself, I don't get hung up about it it....If I don't eat, I don't eat...makes up for those other days....

I do however, make sure I ALWAYS get my Protein in...do not want to mess with the basic building blocks....and I can get my protein in without eating a lot of food....

As far as metabolism and energy...never had a problem...

Thank you all so much! You have been so helpful. I did call my nutritionist last week to discuss my concerns with her. She wants me tracking everything I eat this week, so she can look it over and guide me in the right direction. She said she was concerned my body was going into starvation mode, and my body would retain the weight! But how come some people can have such low calories and lose, while others retain the weight?! It's just hard because people in the beginning would shower me compliments everyday, now that the loss has slowed, it's really bothering me. But you're right, I have to shift my focus and make healthy eating, water intake and exercise a priority!

Peaceful - just goes to show how different we all are. Starvation doesn't work for me which I think is a good thing! I started eating and the weight is coming off. Again, I protein load and add some full fat. That's what works for me and was ok'd by my doc. Keep track and see what the nutritionist has to say. But don't give up! You will get there before you know it!