i have days once in awhile where i snack all day. does this mean that the band wont work for me? i used to snack all of the time now it usaully happens on my day off if im home all day. i know this sounds like a mental probem and i try to think before i eat but sometimes i just feel like snacking. i have improved alot from how i used to eat but im just wondering if its normal to have days where you eat like this?

hi Andielmt,

i think you need to look at WHY you snack all day. is it due to true physical hunger or just something to do?

if it is true physical hunger, then yes, the band will do wonders for it once you are properly restricted.

if it is the "head hunger", the band will more than likely work well for you as well, but it would be more of a struggle.

i had more head hunger than real hunger and some days (like today) are really rough. the good thing is that i am properly restricted and couldnt eat much even if i wanted to. the discomfort and sometimes pain of being too full just isnt worth it.

Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with snacking as long as it's healthy stuff.

Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with snacking as long as it's healthy stuff.

i agree ... i eat 4-6 times a day depending how hungry i am.

but i am VERY well restricted and can get satisfied on 1-2 oz of chicken breast right now..

i do tend to go for the bad stuff sometimes, i am trying to work with my counselor and nutritionist so i can make better choices and feel good about them. right now i tend to eat chips (fat free) or low fat ice cream yes i am eating the fat free or low cal but i would like to get out of the habit of eating this way all together, any suggestions on how to eat better and not choose the bad stuff?

andrea

Will power and keep it out of your house.

How bad do you want to lose weight?

I do the same thing on weekends. For me...it's boredom. I'm in the house just piddling around and find I gravitate to the fridge constantly. I buy a LOT of those jello cups (the ones with 10 cal), fruit, etc. If I find it is getting really bad I leave the house and go somewhere.

I work 2nd shift and when I come home at night I want to snack. can anyone give me any advice on my bad habit.

I work 2nd shift and when I come home at night I want to snack. can anyone give me any advice on my bad habit.

Can you eat while you are at work? If so, maybe you should try to eat something about an hour before you get off. This is a typical problem with people who work first shift too......going home about 5 pm and grazing. I have a co-worker with the same problem and she is now trying to eat a mini-meal about 4pm.

i am in the exact same boat as you. Dont know what to do I feel like ive spent this money on the band and im not using it properly to my advantage. Sometimes I think I made my deciscion to quickly.

please mail me back as I could really do with a friend to talk to

im sarah

I know how you feel. I am 5 1/2 weeks into this and have only lost 17 lbs. Eight pounds of that was prediet. I have not had a fill yet and hope this will help. My first fill is Oct. 1. Maybe we both need to call our dieticians. Good luck.

JP

You will be fine.

The band will only allow you to eat so much.