:thumbup:Is there something that you are doing that keeps your matabolism reved up? Are you all working out as well? Not to say that it is a secret or anything but before I get banded I would like to know from the one's that are already and have had contue'd success what would u say contributes to your success that you have incorporated into your daily lifestyle...

I change my protein choices & exercise routines up often. Don't give my body a chance to get "use" to one single thing - before I jerk it off in another direction. "For me" this works, for the first 3 months I slipped into a rut of food choices and the same cardio....Once I got into mixing things up - I noticed the scale and body adjusting nicely....

I attribute my steady weight loss to weighing/measuring/journaling my food every day on Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate. I personally can't be trusted when it comes to eyeballing portions, so I just make weighing/measuring a part of my meal prep.

When I have a plateau, I can look back at my calorie intake and see what I need to change.

I really make an effort to make healthy food choices--I avoid junk food by never bringing it in the house. I ask my (skinny) husband to treat himself at work, so he doesn't feel deprived.

I've lost an average of 1.75 lbs/week since surgery. Hope this helps.

I've been banded for about 7 weeks. So far I think I've been successful. I've lost 29 pounds since my surgery.

I log everything I eat onto The Daily Plate website. I usually eat between 900 and 1200 calories a day. I eat a variety of foods, lots of whole foods, baked sweet potato, boiled white potato, steamed veggies, fresh fruit (if you can call 1/4 cup serviings a lot) I usually eat shaved deli chicken, ham, turkey with a little mustard for flavor for my Protein. I also eat eggbeaters with low fat cheese and chopped ham. I get between 75 and 90 grams of protein per day, less than 50 grams of fat and probably between 50 and 80 grams of carb. I followed my doctor's post-op instructions to the letter.

I work out at Curves 4-6 times a week. I also try to take a short walk during my lunch hour. I am amazed at how much more energy I have.

I think the most important thing about being successful with this surgery is to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Give yourself plenty of time to rest and recover from the trauma your body had suffered. Drink plenty of Water (or Crystal light) It not only hydrates you but it helps fill you up. Walk as much as you can that first week or two.

I hope this answers your questions. I'm not saying this is the best way but it has worked well for me so far. Good luck to you!

Food tracking is the key for me! :purplebananna:

I eat a reasonable amount of food - I'm not too tight - and I eat a lot of fibrous carbs which do take a fair bit of energy to digest, keep me feeling full, dampen down the cravings. High Protein just doesnt work for me, I get lethargic and start craving rubbish. I dont believe that eating hardly anythign gets you very far in the weight loss game, you need to be nourished to have the energy for the most important part - exercise.

I run for about an hour 3 times a week and 3 times a week I do a half hour gym circuit (which is like Curves) and then a 40 minute program on the treadmill - usually a combo of high incline walking at fast speeds and running.

And I always fit in a walk or something active when I have the opportunity. I often go for a walk with Doug at night for maybe 5kms or so.

I eat a reasonable amount of food - I'm not too tight - and I eat a lot of fibrous carbs which do take a fair bit of energy to digest, keep me feeling full, dampen down the cravings. High Protein just doesnt work for me, I get lethargic and start craving rubbish. I dont believe that eating hardly anythign gets you very far in the weight loss game, you need to be nourished to have the energy for the most important part - exercise.

I run for about an hour 3 times a week and 3 times a week I do a half hour gym circuit (which is like Curves) and then a 40 minute program on the treadmill - usually a combo of high incline walking at fast speeds and running.

And I always fit in a walk or something active when I have the opportunity. I often go for a walk with Doug at night for maybe 5kms or so.

Wow:ohmy::purplebananna:

I noticed i need to keep a tally of my calories, and excercise helps, but sometimes i get slack on both, but nop going to keep at it, and reading what others do is so motivational, thanx to all.

I eat a reasonable amount of food - I'm not too tight - and I eat a lot of fibrous carbs which do take a fair bit of energy to digest, keep me feeling full, dampen down the cravings. High Protein just doesnt work for me, I get lethargic and start craving rubbish. I dont believe that eating hardly anythign gets you very far in the weight loss game, you need to be nourished to have the energy for the most important part - exercise.

I run for about an hour 3 times a week and 3 times a week I do a half hour gym circuit (which is like Curves) and then a 40 minute program on the treadmill - usually a combo of high incline walking at fast speeds and running.

And I always fit in a walk or something active when I have the opportunity. I often go for a walk with Doug at night for maybe 5kms or so.

I'll second the WOW. No wonder you are doing so well. I find it interesting that high protein doesn't work for you. That is really the only thing that works for me. I do eat a few complex carbs but try to limit it in favor of low fat protein. I guess everybody is different. You are an inspiration to me.

Hi, I was banded on 3/25. I'm down 35 pds. 20 pds pre op (two weeks opti fast only) and 15 post op. No secrets..... for me, food diary is essential, lots of protein, lots of walking. My first fill is scheduled for 4/18. I have always done well on diets in the past, but then I always gain it back plus some for good measure.

Once I was back on solid foods after surgery, I stuck pretty much with grilled fish and green veggies, maybe a protein bar for breakfast. It was working great, then last week I hit the brakes. I didn't change my diet or exercise (30 minutes on a treadmill) so I couldn't figure out what the problem was. Then I remembered that my mom always told me that if you stop losing, it means you need some starch in your diet. So over this past weekend, I included some whole wheat pasta and a flour torilla, and viola, I lost two pounds! Mommy always knows best.

I have found that if i have four bean mix drained and wshed and tuna in oil, with a bit of the oil drained out put salt and pepper on it, sometimes add tomatoes fills me up, and enjoyable to,any one good any other food ideas that help them too?