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My wife and I haven't lost more than 70 pounds or so both had lap band and can't seem to get weight off. Need motivation to w exercise and diet. I have Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch then small meal At night no Snacks and still not losing weight. What am I doing wrong?

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Stop the Protein Shakes and eat food. liquid calories do not keep you full nor is it healthy this long after surgery to still be using Protein shakes. Start by having a real breakfast even if its greek yogurt and a real lunch and real dinner.< /p>

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track your food and you will find out whats not working. You probably need to see your surgon and start figuring out how to start over and maybe get s fill or more....clean your kitchen you know how to diet and that has to happen no matter what...its work and its hard and its no more fun eatting only you can decide if it is worth it or not.

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My wife and I haven't lost more than 70 pounds or so both had lap band and can't seem to get weight off. Need motivation to w exercise and diet. I have Protein shake for breakfast and lunch then small meal At night no Snacks and still not losing weight. What am I doing wrong?

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This is so nice that you have a weight loss partner.

Exercise could be as easy as the both taking a walk together. Once you have your endurance and strength built up, you will want to do something else more challenging.

I agree with the other posters about tracking you calories and Protein. I also agree not to drink your protein, but eat solid protein. I know Special K & Slim Fast push 2 shakes a day and a healthy dinner, but having a healthy meal 3 times a day is more do able.

You should have a nutritionist go over your meal plans and tell you how many calories & protein to shoot for.

Best Wishes!

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Eat! You have to eat with the band, or learn to eat and you have to eat Protein.< /p>

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I am with the others... Stop the protien shakes and eat a balanced diet. For me that was 1000 calories a day with 3 meals of 3oz protien, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 c starch.

Track your calories in a phone ap and enjoy your food. Make sure to check with your dr on the calories count for you and whether or not you need a fill.

Best of luck.

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Stop the Protein shakes and eat food. Liquid calories do not keep you full nor is it healthy this long after surgery to still be using Protein Shakes. Start by having a real breakfast even if its greek yogurt and a real lunch and real dinner.

Okay I'm up at 5am and out the door in 30 minutes any suggestions on what I can eat n that small time fram?

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I eat egg beaters scrambled eggs almost every morning, 3/4 of a cup of egg beaters in a bowl, microwave and serve with fresh salsa. Prep time about 2 minutes :) 100 calories and 16 g Protein.< /p>

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My wife and I haven't lost more than 70 pounds or so both had lap band and can't seem to get weight off. Need motivation to w exercise and diet. I have Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch then small meal At night no Snacks and still not losing weight. What am I doing wrong?

Hey : ) I Love that you are not quitting or making excuses but, instead, looking for Solutions ... Be encouraged - you both have the tool of the Lapband. And can be set free! My thoughts:

http://on.aol.com/video/i-weighed-454-pounds-before-having-weight-loss-surgery-517631677

Hope in YOUR Future is Power in YOUR Present!

Lee

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Okay I'm up at 5am and out the door in 30 minutes any suggestions on what I can eat n that small time fram?

Quaker oats weight control oatmeal takes a minute in the microwave 7 grams of Protein, greek yogurt, scrambled eggs, you have to make time to eat. Get up earlier.

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Okay I'm up at 5am and out the door in 30 minutes any suggestions on what I can eat n that small time fram?

Get up at 4:30 a.m.! LOL... The quick on the go eating, without taking the time to enjoy it or think about it is what caused me to regain 40 lbs. Finding the time with the band is a large key to success!

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Ok I ate 3 meals a day with calorie counter was under calories needed Nd managed to gain 6 pounds in 1 week?

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Ok I ate 3 meals a day with calorie counter was under calories needed Nd managed to gain 6 pounds in 1 week?

What are you eating? 6 pounds in a week? How many calories? Are you retaining Water? I'm not even sure what else to ask! I can see where you are getting discouraged, but hopefully with some brainstorming it can be figured out! Don't give up!

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