Hello Everyone

I am new to this site. I am looking for support that could help me . I think if I had support maybe I could do better in my weight loss. I have been banded for 2 yrs. The first yr I did good I lost 50 lbs than I had slippage for about 6 months and finally had to have my band replaced in May 2006. I am not losing weight like I thought I would. So far from May till now I have only lost 12 lbs. Can someone the me how I should be doing my meals. I have started doing every 2-3 hrs eating something small. I walk for 40 minutes 5 days a week. Do I need more exercise? Someone please help me.

So basically you are eating about 6 times per day? That's what I do too. Your exercise sounds good too. Perhaps it's what you're eating. Are you concentrating on getting in good proteins, veggies and limited complex-carbs? Also, if your body is adjusted to your walking routine you may need to shake things up by adding in some new exercises.

I don't know if this is popular with many other members here, but I always ask, in cases like yours, "are you are avoiding all fat?" Fat in excess, is not good for us, but if you limit fat intake too strictly, the body tries to protect itself from starvation and it can actually impede weight-loss.

I am not saying to slop fat down your throat, but a part of your diet should, IMO, be fat intake.

No, my name in a previous life was not Atkins.

And yes, I forgot to mention:

"Glad to see you here at LPT."

but if you limit fat intake too strictly, the body tries to protect itself from starvation and it can actually impede weight-loss.

Good point, I've heard this too. There are healthy fats that can be incorporated into the diet with moderation-such as in natural Peanut Butter. I read about people who have a fat-free diet but can't seem to lose weight-good thinking!