I decided to do this because lately I have had LOTS Of emails w/ people asking me " what is your secret ?" how have you lost your weight ?

Im not even at goal yet ! I am very flattered !

But I seem to be typing the same email over and over again LOL So I decided to post it somewhere, Still not sure this is the best place but It will do for now .

For some who would like to know I also have PCOS ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

It is what i believe the major reason I gained weight and could not get it off.

My doc told me to expect to lose slowly so i did. I was happy when weight started to come off at all since it had not for 10 yrs AT ALL .

First off I am not an expert, I am not at goal yet , i am not perfect and I have had some issues w/ my band (Nothing major though )

This is what I have done that has worked for ME ! So please do not write me and say " blah blah blah " if you dont agree w/ it.

Also if ANY Of this goes against YOUR Doctor do not do it with out checking w/ them first.

Now that being said. My docs advice for meals are I can have 3 meals a day and 2 snacks.

SO here goes !!!

1.My BIGGEST Rule is I FOLLOW The rules my doctor gave me .

The first 6 weeks post op I followed his rules to a T . After having major surgery on of all things my stomach no way i was gonna screw that up !!! So PLEASE PEOPLE While your healing at least do what your doc says and stop going to Burger king 3 days after surgery to eat !!!

2. I do not drink when I eat

liquids up to i get my meal and an hour after my meal .

again this is a go by what your doc says .

3. NO carbonation EVER Again for me . I feel this is a rule that is VERY important as well as the drinking w/ eating.

These 2 have the potential to stretch your pouch out down the road.

4. I avoid carbs the best I can , . White breads, rice pasta, Junk food. They are a killer for me and make me crave CRAP

5. I eat lots of veggies.

6. I do not drink from straws

7. I eat when im hungry , which usually is 3 meals and 1 snack.

I think those are it ? Or at least the main ones ?

Now for working out ...

I do not do much of it as of lately . I got very sick in Feb w/ pneumonia and had to stop working out and I am just now getting back into it .

I will post more about food next ...

Mindy