Not losing

[gaetano54 0]

I had surgery 1 year ago,have lost 80 lbs. My problem is the weight loss has just about stopped....

I exersize 3-4 times per week about 1 hr cardio and weight.

Ive read about eating 5-6 small meals per day to jump start the metabolism, has any one tried this??

I do tend to snack at night but I don't feel I overdo it...

I started at 385 aqnd am down to 305 but have + or - 5lbs for the last 3 months.

Any suggestions

[LapBandFan 22]

I had surgery 1 year ago,have lost 80 lbs. My problem is the weight loss has just about stopped....

I exersize 3-4 times per week about 1 hr cardio and weight.

Ive read about eating 5-6 small meals per day to jump start the metabolism, has any one tried this??

I do tend to snack at night but I don't feel I overdo it...

I started at 385 aqnd am down to 305 but have + or - 5lbs for the last 3 months.

Any suggestions

Guy, I feel your pain, :w00t: I hate it when I stop losing as well. Sometimes I will go back to full low calorie liquids for a week and it jumpstarts my wt loss again.

Also really try getting all your needed Water in, I notice my wt loss halts and stops :laugh: if I am not getting all the Water in I need (I usually aim for 80 oz per day).

I am 4 years post lapband and still struggle with night snacking which sabatoges me. If I do eat at night, I try to do no carb, low cal stuff. Good luck and hang in there. :thumbup: You have done great so far.

[bigpapa2 0]

I started out at 386lbs., I was banded 7/23/08. I was wondering if you still have restriction with your band. I had some time when I was not losing any weight or losing and gaining the same 5lbs. I went in and got another fill from my Dr. I went on clear and full liquids for a few days and it kicked up my weight lose. I dont workout as much as you but i found that when I took it a little easy for a week and let my body get use the weight lose and shock of the big changes my body seemed to start losing and after the rest. I was walking 4 to 5 miles a day. I think it was too much at times and my body needed more recovery time. I'm over 100lbs down now and have a appointment for a fill in the morning. I'm a little concerned because I am still losing weight from my last fill but my restriction isnt as tight as it was. I hope things get better for you and if you dont have restriction right now see if you can get another fill. Have a good one.

[gaetano54 0]

Thanks for the encouragement, I'm due for a fill on Dec.15, 6 weeks ago I started having some discomfort in the stomach so the Dr. took a feww cc's out. I guess he should be putting them back next week.

Keep up the good work and hopefully I get back on track

[silvers320 12]

Guy- here are a couple of things that work for me when I it a wall:

1. I kick up the calories for a couple of days - then go back to my normal diet.

2. I kick up the Protein -either thru shakes or those tubes things.

3. I know you said your doing an hour of cardio but I was just reading in Mens Health about doing less cardio with best results - by doing internals - I think it was the May or June issue. You can check it out online