I've been reading the book YOU on a DIET The owner's Manual for Waist Management by Drs. Roizen and Oz. It's a great book that explains how food is processed by the body and advocates eating healthier. By that, it proposes eating foods as close to nature as possible: whole wheat, no trans fats-OH goodness I'd never be able to go into the whole thing here.

For anyone who's read this book, and for those who haven't, I highly recommend it. I've been trying to make some of the changes recommended and I can honestly say that I can tell a difference. I feel better other than the reflux that I've been suffering from for months (a little too tight, I guess).

Anyway, the book advocates finding a buddy. Someone who you can go to and be accountable to. To tell them that you've exercised, or call when you're feeling weak. I think ordinarily people would use someone close to them, a friend or a spouse. However, my husband is the biggest saboteur. Whenever I've tried to take unhealthy foods out of the house, he brings them back in. He also goes out to eat, including fast food, frequently. Aside from getting rid of my husband all together, I need to develop a support system around me. The lap band helped me get started, but I've stalled for about a year and I think it's because I simply can't transition all the way to a healthier diet. I have made great changes, but not all the way.

Won't someone be my buddy? And, I need someone who understands Dr Roizen and Oz's concepts. I went to their recommended site, but thought I'd have more difficulty finding a buddy who also had a lap band-which I think is vital to understand as well.

Well, I haven't read the book yet, however, I've heard a lot of good things about it. I am going to go look for it on Ebay.

Good-luck finding a buddy, I'm sure you will find one. Having a buddy is a great idea!

I'll be your buddy:)

I'll get the book, cause I love that man. I have dvr all his shows on Oprah and have dvr'd his You on a Diet program he did. I was going to get a pedameter after I watched his show about walking 10,000 steps to matter what. I got my band in 2003 and am down to 170 and stalling. I started walking in sept but had to stop because too cold/lazy, but I went from a 16-14/13 in 2 months just from walking alone.

Let me know.

Ana