In my past weight loss journeys I had places on the scale that always seemed to plateau. 208, 200, 188. When I would get to these places it took significant effort to get past them and sometimes the delay was enough to throw me completely off track and derail my diet. Only to come back weeks or months later with even more weight added. It was vicous.

This past week I breezed right past 208 and even though I am just beginning this journey I am so pleased. Yes, I am eating the right foods and yes, I am exercising. But, this tool has significantly helped me and I just cant wait for the next few months as I breakthrough the plateaus of the past.

Thanks for listening - Anyone have the same thing?

Good for you! Isn't it great not to be a slave to the scale. If you eat right and exercise it moves down. It is that simple. Good job!

I completely re-thought my attitude about dieting when I got the band. Rather than looking up the mountain to the peak of where I needed to get (goal), I made MANY mini-goals that were reachable in a short time. That made all the difference in the world and gave me the incentive and success to continue my journey. I even try to make my plateaus mini-goals....like okay let's try and make THIS plateau last only two weeks instead of the normal three.....Every time you turn around you have a little victory of some kind so you don't feel overwhelmed.

For over 5 years, I could not get below the 190's. And like you I would be discouraged and usually gained the weight back - plus some, only to start the cycle again.

I am now for the first time in 16 years down to the 170's and almost into the 160's (1 pound to go!). So, I have to give credit to the band!

Thanks all - nice to see that I am not alone.

Have a great day