Only eat 3x/day???

[gingerjane 5]

For the most part, I'm on the 3 meal plan but I might snack a little bit in the afternoon while at work so that I'm not ravenous for dinner later. (I get home around 6:30 or so) And when I do snack, it's always something high Protein like Kashi Go Lean, a low-fat cheesestick or something. I've been losing weight at a decent rate (doctor was happy with it) and I don't drink right after eating. I wait about 20 minutes or so. I find that it helps with the hunger not to drink while eating. Make sure you follow those bandster rules and believe it or not - you'll find that food is no longer a "ruler" in your life.

I haven't had a soda since March 7th and truthfully don't miss it. I don't have any caffeine, either, and I think that it makes a big difference. The only time I drink my calories is a Protein Shake in the morning. I'm addicted to Muscle Milk, so that's my Breakfast 90% of the time. :confused:

Good luck. The band is the best thing I've ever done. You'll love it!

[cjett 0]

My Doctor likes me to eat just the 3 meals a day but said if I have to snack just make sure it is a good Protein. I end up having an afternoon snack about half the time and when I do try to have something like string cheese or greek yogurt.

Good luck!

[gigi0504 0]

I am finding myself really not hungry at all now. I have had only two fills but I have to remind myself to eat something at lunch and can go until dinner without a snack most days. Depends on how busy I am. I try to stick with part of a Protein Bar or a small piece of cheese, or hummus.

It depends on the person. When I was first banded after I could eat solid food again, I was eating breakfast, a small snack between breakfast, lunch, then another small snack before dinner and I was loosing. Now, my weight loss is slowing, and I am not hungry. Go figure. Time to up the exercise, and possibly calorie intake for a week to kick start the weight loss again.

[kellyodoran 12]

For the most part, I'm on the 3 meal plan but I might snack a little bit in the afternoon while at work so that I'm not ravenous for dinner later. (I get home around 6:30 or so) And when I do snack, it's always something high Protein like Kashi Go Lean, a low-fat cheesestick or something. I've been losing weight at a decent rate (doctor was happy with it) and I don't drink right after eating. I wait about 20 minutes or so. I find that it helps with the hunger not to drink while eating. Make sure you follow those bandster rules and believe it or not - you'll find that food is no longer a "ruler" in your life.

I haven't had a soda since March 7th and truthfully don't miss it. I don't have any caffeine, either, and I think that it makes a big difference. The only time I drink my calories is a Protein Shake in the morning. I'm addicted to Muscle Milk, so that's my breakfast 90% of the time.

Good luck. The band is the best thing I've ever done. You'll love it!

How many fills have you had, Is that just one ?