Hi Everyone!

I am having a moment. It doesn't help that I am 3 days into TOM.

I try so hard to be very positive. I understand my band is not magical but I am so frustrated.

I was banded on 10/16/08 and have lost about 50 pounds. I made a committment to myself that I was going to get this right once and for all. I watch my calories and journal everything I eat, I have been walking 2 miles everyday through an in home audio program BUT the scales have not budged. I weigh the same as I did when I got my last fill about a month ago.

I even changed the battery in my scale thinking it was old and may be incorrect. I just don't get it. Maybe when my TOM is over I will see the scales change. I'm realistic here; 1 pound lost per week and I would be the happiest girl in town! I don't expect to lose a lot of weight each week but I do expect to lose something.

I know everyone has been through this and can relate to my frustration but I just needed to vent.

Thanks for listening!!!

Wow 50 pounds already, Great job!

I understand your frustration, but it sounds like your body is getting use to your exercise routine. Try adding weights to your walk. Hills and inclines work best to boost your body into a different direction during exercise.

Try and shorten the time it takes you to complete the two mile walk. It will help. I already lost three pant sizes from exercise and tracking calories, along with the Band of course.

I gain about 4 lbs during TOM; keep up all the good things you're doing and the scale will drop the next few weeks, you'll see. Congrats on that great weight loss!

I'm sorry but what does TOM mean?

I'm sorry but what does TOM mean?

I am pretty sure it means time of the month. TOM = period

Congrats on your results!

Wait and see what movement you get when Aunt Flow leaves...

Beyond that, change up your workout routine and be certain you're challenging yourself enough. Sometimes increasing your calorie intake for a few days with get things going too.

Good luck!

Thanks everyone! I'm sure it will get better when TOM is gone!!

How many calories are you getting each day? I am counting too, and generally eat about 1000. When the scale wasn't moving, I started cycling. One day I will eat 800-1000 the next day 1000-1300 and back and forth. Worked for me!

BTW, we were banded on the same day and I think we're both doing terrific!:thumbdown: