It has been 2 months now and weight loss has leveled off. I am down 50 lbs, but can not lose any more. Any ideals of how to jump start my weight loss again?

Can you give us some more information like how much you eat what you eat how much protein are you exercising? You havent given us enough to give you suggestions

I eat allot of fish, had bad experience with chicken and I do not eat red meats. I just stick to the same foods. Cream of wheat with skin milk for breakfast most of the time, other wise a cup of Shreeded mini wheats. Lunch fish fillet and vegetable and same for dinner. I can not get past 3 meals a day. Plus allot of water, no juice or beverages.

I have a hard time exercising, just try to walk twice a week.

EXERCISE! Good nutrition is a given but exercise is what will help you lose the visceral fat. I've always exercised but turning up the intensity is what helped me get off a plateau. During my last adjustment the Nurse practitioner said that's where the success comes from and if I wasn't doing it I would believe it. I was exercising 3 x a week and now do Bootcamp 3x a week and run 3x a week.

Thanks for the feedback

You need the exercise as a catalyst to lose weight. It truly works.

It's a little early to be concerned over not losing weight. How long have you been in a plateau? Can't be very long since you were banded 2 months ago. Most people would love to have your success so far. A 2 month plateau may be time to be concerned, but a week or two is nothing. Just keep on doing what you're doing. It's all about math. Burn more calories than you consume for success.

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I agree with the exercise. I had a hard time at first as I could not walk. So I did the stationary bike every day. Even when starting with only 10 minutes, I committed to doing it every day. I worked my way up to an hour to an hous and a half every day and I have been doing that for over a year now. It doesn't matter what you do, just do something. It makes all the difference in the world. I feel so guilty if I can't get it in now, especially if I go to the theater with the girls! My priorities have changed and I don't even think twice about it now.

You will get there, just find things you can do for now. Changing up your food will make a difference too. You need more protein, try a hard boiled egg with your breakfast and half the cream of wheat or I eat celery with peanut butter. My doctor says not to worry about it as long as I eat healthy, but I feel the extra protein really helps you to stay full, and it doesn't take much!

Congratulations on your success, the plateau will pass. I had three of them the first year.

Just curious are you measuring and tracking all of your food? I am wondering if you are getting enough protein in your meals. It is very important to eat high protein solids with your band. Maybe track some days and take them to see a nutritionist who works with your doctor. I know that we all should exercise but I must say I lost over 95 without exercising. I just made small changes like parking away from stores, walking to get my mail instead of driving and taking stairs if available. I am starting at the gym this week because I know that I need to exercise but its not always the defining part of weigh loss.