I don't know if anyone has started this, but I thought it would be nice to have our own space. I get really discouraged reading about how some are losing really fast in the other thread and I thought it would be nice to start our own thread. I am losing slow, but I am still very happy to just be losing.

I have never done weight watchers either, but I think a lot of people here have. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I have done South Beach in the past and I would love to do it again now if I could get more motivated to.

I have finally reached the 50 lb. lost mark! I am so happy!

i also am a very slow loser sence aug i've only lost 26 pounds. it's good to know that m not alone i was felling that i wasted my money .the forth fill i vomit a lot now that's not good . any way good luck to you guys hope the you weight lose jouney is a blessed one.

Thank you dimple...you might need a slight unfill if your throwing up a lot. I would check with your Dr. asap. Keep us posted please. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Let me join the slow to no loser parade I gained a pound this past month... that really sucks!!!! I am at my wits end.

I just don't understand how some people have already lost 100 pounds.

I think it depends on how much you have to lose to begin with - if it is more than 150 pounds, it comes off faster at the beginning. I also think it depends on how close you are to the sweet spot and how close you follow the rules. It has taken me a long time, but, I do think that I am getter better at this. I am getting another fill in a little less than 2 weeks and I think this will be it. I am focusing much more now on eating Protein first, then veggies and fruit and if there is room - carbs. It also took me a LONG time to get used to what a real serving is for me. I was still eating way too much- a cup is not much, but it is usually enough if I can stick to it.

I also joined Weight Watchers at work and think that the accountability of weekly weigh ins helps me. Too bad I can't tell my group about the band- I don't think they would understand.

I am seriously thinking that I have weight loss resistance. This doesn't change the fact that I need to continue to make good food choices and exercise. I have been closely monitoring what I eat and vigorously exercising for 1 hour six times per week. The scale is not budging.

I looked online at "metabolic syndrome" and I feel that I have all of the characteristics.

The next time that I go to the doctor I will ask for a hormone panel blood test. Hormones have a great deal to do with how little or much, how fast or slow that you lose weight.

I will continue to do what I am doing, but now I am seriously thinking that my hormones are out of whack (cortisol, insulin, progesterone, estrogen, etc.....)

I'll let you know how I make out. At the very least I will have peace of mind knowing that I am not CRAZY!!!!!

How are we doing May slow losers? I'm only down 2 lbs since the new year...but I've been lazy and grazing. Back to journaling and counting :-)

I have lost a total 44 pounds since my surgery on 5/19. My doctor didn't make me do the 2 weeks pre-op diet..

I'm just getting frustrated because I've been fluctuating at 42-46 pound mark for the past 2 months! I take karate and go at least 3x/week - it's a very rigorous workout and I sweat ALOT. I'm eating anywhere from 1350-1750 calories a day.

How many calories are you guys taking in on a daily basis?

I have a great appreciate for slow losers!!! I was banded on May 9th and have only lost 35 pounds to date. At first I was really bombed out about it but I am just reaching a good poing of restriction. Soooo, hopefully things will start moving on a little faster now.

Hooray, this slow loser just buttoned up her size 10 jeans!!! They ain't pretty (muffin top) but they fit :-)

Hooray, this slow loser just buttoned up her size 10 jeans!!! They ain't pretty (muffin top) but they fit :-)

That is very cool and very funny (muffin top!!!)

I have lost a total 44 pounds since my surgery on 5/19. My doctor didn't make me do the 2 weeks pre-op diet..

I'm just getting frustrated because I've been fluctuating at 42-46 pound mark for the past 2 months! I take karate and go at least 3x/week - it's a very rigorous workout and I sweat ALOT. I'm eating anywhere from 1350-1750 calories a day.

How many calories are you guys taking in on a daily basis?

Barbie: Keep plugging along!! You will get past this and start to see loss. I am concentrating on Protein, Fiber and only natural carbs....trying to eliminate "white" carbs altogether. It's not easy!!!!!

All the BEST to you!!!!

Hooray, this slow loser just buttoned up her size 10 jeans!!! They ain't pretty (muffin top) but they fit :-)

Wow! Now that is success no matter the speed!:confused: