Was wondering what everyone's tips for success are? What have you found that has helped you lose weight?

My two tips are:

1.) nighttime cup of tea - as a former nighttime binge eater I now have no interest in eating after dinner. If i do get hungry I have a cup of chai tea fresh from my kureig and go to bed not too long after!

2.) Chili!!! I have found that when I eat homemade bean or bean and ground beef chili for dinner that I lose like 1-2 pounds per day! It's amazing!

I make a lot of homemade vegetable soups. Squash all kinds, turnips, carrots, celery, canned tomatoes, corn, green beans, black beans, a

packet of taco seasoning. It is so good.

I track every single calorie I eat and never eat more a cup of food per meal. For me, this has been crucial to successfully losing weight with the band.

Always having healthy Snacks available, and keeping them visible always helps me when I find myself mindlessly searching for something to snack on. Pre measuring serving sizes for my snack foods is also a huge help to me (such as almonds).

I also record every single thing that goes into my mouth, and I'm very honest about it. I need the accountability.

food log -weighing my food and logging Protein, fat,carb and calories. eat smart scale. love it

eating a Breakfast. never cared for breakfast before but i eat one everyday now.

adding a bit of fat to my dinner. makes me feel more satisfied so i dont eat after dinner. the fat is generally olive oil on my salad.

drink lots of crystal lite and Water. never without it by my side.

Stick with my lapband directives from my surgeon and nutritionist. For me that means high Protein followed by veg, fruit, dairy. Stay away from anything that brings on unhealthy eating which, for me, includes sweets and carbs. Staying away from white carbs is easy due to my band (I don't eat bread, Pasta, rice, couscous, potatoes, etc). And if I keep my protein high, staying away from the chocolate and sweets is easier (I wouldn't say it's "easy" but it is "easier") because I don't crave them when taking in high protein.

Was wondering what everyone's tips for success are? What have you found that has helped you lose weight?

My two tips are:

1.) nighttime cup of tea - as a former nighttime binge eater I now have no interest in eating after dinner. If i do get hungry I have a cup of chai tea fresh from my kureig and go to bed not too long after!

2.) Chili!!! I have found that when I eat homemade bean or bean and ground beef chili for dinner that I lose like 1-2 pounds per day! It's amazing!

I am going on 9 years post op...my advice is to start and KEEP active with the lap band...it will KEEP the weight off even when your band is not working optimal...there will be times in your journey where you may not have optimal restriction and having that backup plan of working out and exercising will help keep the weight off long term.

Have a plan of walking daily, of at least 30 minutes, incorporate it in your schedule like brushing your teeth...it will keep your slim.

these posters gave GREAT advice

what keeps me on track....i have a picture that i take with me.

its on my phone and in my wallet...its a skirt i wore 18 months ago...me and my ole man

got into it one day....i wore a skirt that now 2 people can fit in...that motivates me to stay the course

I'm just getting myself figured out now at six weeks banded -- early days but here's what's working for me:

When I eat I sit and listen to my body. I enjoy my food and try to stay present. I ask myself if I'm full and if I get a yes I stop eating, leaving food in my little bowl. I don't finish or take a last bite.

I exercise even if I think I don't want to, and I try to convince myself I do want to -- and afterwards I'm really glad.