Currently I've lost 50 lbs. I'm stuck at this point and can't seem to loose any more. Can anyone give me any ideas on how to kick start the weight loss again? What did u change about your diet? Any advice would be great. Going on a cruise in about a week and want to lose as much weight as possible

~Linda

A health club, if it is something you would do? I joined Planet Fitness, and started losing close to 3 pounds a week. I see a lot of ladies at Planet Fitness, it isn't just a guy thing these days. Exercise is usually the next step in breaking a plateau. at least it was for me.

How long have you been "stuck" for? Do you track calories? How many calories to do you eat a day?

I would suggest you increase your Protein. When I plateaued I snacked on chucks of cold turkey with a light dip... love turkey... it really helped boost my metabolism. Many people in my coffee group have also done this and have found it very beneficial.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Probably won't be able to lose a significant amount with just a week to go before your cruise. Best bet is to watch what you eat during the cruise so you don't gain significantly and then get started when you get back home.

I stated stuck at 50-54 lbs lost for 4 months!!!! My doc kept telling me I wasn't eating enough after I showed them my food chart and my calories burned chart. I also upped my protein. I have only dropped 1 lb further, but that was one week after increasing my protein intake and fruit intake. I went months with only eating 3 meals a day- now I am eating 3 meal (smaller) and eating 2 snacks. My snacks are a cheese stick and a fruit (apples/banana/grape). I hope the downward slope continues, but the doc and NUT recommended it.

I stated stuck at 50-54 lbs lost for 4 months!!!! My doc kept telling me I wasn't eating enough after I showed them my food chart and my calories burned chart. I also upped my Protein. I have only dropped 1 lb further, but that was one week after increasing my protein intake and fruit intake. I went months with only eating 3 meals a day- now I am eating 3 meal (smaller) and eating 2 Snacks. My snacks are a cheese stick and a fruit (apples/banana/grape). I hope the downward slope continues, but the doc and NUT recommended it.

It's funny, but I started snacking on cheese and fruit recently too. Now my weight is moving downward again. Coincidence? I almost never ate fruit before, btw.

Don't fret about a cruise. We cruise all the time and the one lesson I learned is the band is the same whether you are home, at work, or 1000 miles away!

I LOST weight on my last cruise!

Can you please let us know how many calories and protein you are eating. I find it hard to give you suggestions without any additional information.

In really not sure how many calories I'm horrible at keeping track. I don't eat that much. Mon, tue, wed my breakfast consist of a protein shake. For lunch ill have tuna, salad with some baked chips or my fav- Wendy's chili, in the evening ill get a parfait or have a yogurt, or deli meat with a piece if cheese. Then I'll have 2 sugar free Popsicles. I've been stuck for like 1 1/2 months and I work out 4-5 days a week. I'm getting frustrated

My band is 11cc band and I'm at a 9.25 fill

In really not sure how many calories I'm horrible at keeping track. I don't eat that much. Mon, tue, wed my Breakfast consist of a Protein shake. For lunch ill have tuna, salad with some baked chips or my fav- Wendy's chili, in the evening ill get a parfait or have a yogurt, or deli meat with a piece if cheese. Then I'll have 2 sugar free Popsicles. I've been stuck for like 1 1/2 months and I work out 4-5 days a week. I'm getting frustrated

I would definitely start tracking your calories. It's the only way you can be sure you're not eating too much or too little.

Get My fitness pal and log all your food and let it count for you! Stick to portion sizes on the cruise and you will do fine. Enjoy your trip!