I've had that happen too where I'll eat like ice cream or something and lose weight. Tricking up your metabolism with a calorie boost actually does work in small doses!

I lost 4 pounds the week of Christmas eating cakes and pies! I was surprised as well! I agree with PJ my body probably appreciated the boost in calories for that short time period! LOL! At least that's what I want to believe.

I'm going to stick with that... and di know you need to trick up your body, which actually was my purpose with the cake... but the rest of it.... not sure where that's coming from.

OK... so I hate all of you who can eat pies and cakes. Im kidding of course. Just envious. I eat pretty much what I want ( or at least what will go down) but very small portion. I have only been banded 5 months now but Ive also only lost 20lbs. I burn about 700 cals a day with my workout. I refuse to deprive myself of the foods I want. If I want something sweet I will eat it. Just a few bites. Whats the big deal? Im happy for you folks who are losing weight much faster than I am. Good for you!

That happened to me this weekend. I went someone's house and did not eat before I left home. I had tortilla chips, potatoe chips, some baked frozen snacks, a few chicken wings. On Monday when I weighed myself, I lost 4 lbs. I could not believe it. But I got back on track this week. I have lost 60 lbs in 4 months. Let's all keep up the good work and stay strong.

OK... so I hate all of you who can eat pies and cakes. Im kidding of course. Just envious. I eat pretty much what I want ( or at least what will go down) but very small portion. I have only been banded 5 months now but Ive also only lost 20lbs. I burn about 700 cals a day with my workout. I refuse to deprive myself of the foods I want. If I want something sweet I will eat it. Just a few bites. Whats the big deal? Im happy for you folks who are losing weight much faster than I am. Good for you!

Kelly don't be discouraged at 5 months out I had only lost 15lbs...well I lost and gained and my total was 15lbs, my first 3 months I dropped weight super fast, then I gained muscle from working out, it was SO discouraging to me.. but I've learned to go off of my clothing size and not the scale, I have a very solid/thick/muscular frame.. people looking at me would NEVER believe I weigh what I weigh, but muscle weighs more than fat. Just remember it's a journey you're on it's going to take some time, and on the upside.. the slower you lose it, the tighter your skin stays

I agree totally with muscle weighing more than fat. The more I work out my clothing sizes drop like crazy but the scales don't always go down as fast as I think it should. However, I measure my success from the sizes and inches lost. Always remember every single person is totally different and the way we lose isn't the same. I am six months out and I've only lost 56 pounds as of yesterday. However, this has been the smallest I have been in years. I thank God for every inch-pound he's enabled me to loose! I just think back 6 months ago I weighed 325 and today I am 269. Hey that is one victory I am glad to celebrate.