May 2008 Slow Losers

[gone 4 ever 6]

Welcome Melissa.

1st...congrats on the 38 lbs lost! Look at it like this...it is 38 LOST, not gained! Awesome.

2nd...I haven't done the Weight Watchers thing but I have read on some older threads that others are doing the Weight Watchers. Some are doing Adkins....

I am trying to eat healthier. I would lose more if I would excersize on a regular basis. It just depends on the person and their preferences. I knew I would have to work the band, just not this hard. :thumbup: Good luck Melissa and keep us posted.

[Carrie_C 9]

I have never done weight watchers either, but I think a lot of people here have. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I have done South Beach in the past and I would love to do it again now if I could get more motivated to.

[gone 4 ever 6]

I have finally reached the 50 lb. lost mark! I am so happy!

[dimpleyvett 0]

i also am a very slow loser sence aug i've only lost 26 pounds. it's good to know that m not alone i was felling that i wasted my money .the forth fill i vomit a lot now that's not good . any way good luck to you guys hope the you weight lose jouney is a blessed one.

[gone 4 ever 6]

Thank you dimple...you might need a slight unfill if your throwing up a lot. I would check with your Dr. asap. Keep us posted please. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[elaine3758 6]

Let me join the slow to no loser parade I gained a pound this past month... that really sucks!!!! I am at my wits end.

[Carrie_C 9]

I just don't understand how some people have already lost 100 pounds.

[Aquameliza 0]

I think it depends on how much you have to lose to begin with - if it is more than 150 pounds, it comes off faster at the beginning. I also think it depends on how close you are to the sweet spot and how close you follow the rules. It has taken me a long time, but, I do think that I am getter better at this. I am getting another fill in a little less than 2 weeks and I think this will be it. I am focusing much more now on eating Protein first, then veggies and fruit and if there is room - carbs. It also took me a LONG time to get used to what a real serving is for me. I was still eating way too much- a cup is not much, but it is usually enough if I can stick to it.

I also joined Weight Watchers at work and think that the accountability of weekly weigh ins helps me. Too bad I can't tell my group about the band- I don't think they would understand.

[bandfan1 0]

I am seriously thinking that I have weight loss resistance. This doesn't change the fact that I need to continue to make good food choices and exercise. I have been closely monitoring what I eat and vigorously exercising for 1 hour six times per week. The scale is not budging.

I looked online at "metabolic syndrome" and I feel that I have all of the characteristics.

The next time that I go to the doctor I will ask for a hormone panel blood test. Hormones have a great deal to do with how little or much, how fast or slow that you lose weight.

I will continue to do what I am doing, but now I am seriously thinking that my hormones are out of whack (cortisol, insulin, progesterone, estrogen, etc.....)

I'll let you know how I make out. At the very least I will have peace of mind knowing that I am not CRAZY!!!!!

[stef123633 1]

How are we doing May slow losers? I'm only down 2 lbs since the new year...but I've been lazy and grazing. Back to journaling and counting :-)

[barbie33 0]

I have lost a total 44 pounds since my surgery on 5/19. My doctor didn't make me do the 2 weeks pre-op diet..

I'm just getting frustrated because I've been fluctuating at 42-46 pound mark for the past 2 months! I take karate and go at least 3x/week - it's a very rigorous workout and I sweat ALOT. I'm eating anywhere from 1350-1750 calories a day.

How many calories are you guys taking in on a daily basis?

[kellygirl0520 0]

I have a great appreciate for slow losers!!! I was banded on May 9th and have only lost 35 pounds to date. At first I was really bombed out about it but I am just reaching a good poing of restriction. Soooo, hopefully things will start moving on a little faster now.

[stef123633 1]

Hooray, this slow loser just buttoned up her size 10 jeans!!! They ain't pretty (muffin top) but they fit :-)

[bandfan1 0]

Hooray, this slow loser just buttoned up her size 10 jeans!!! They ain't pretty (muffin top) but they fit :-)

That is very cool and very funny (muffin top!!!)

[bandfan1 0]

I have lost a total 44 pounds since my surgery on 5/19. My doctor didn't make me do the 2 weeks pre-op diet..

I'm just getting frustrated because I've been fluctuating at 42-46 pound mark for the past 2 months! I take karate and go at least 3x/week - it's a very rigorous workout and I sweat ALOT. I'm eating anywhere from 1350-1750 calories a day.

How many calories are you guys taking in on a daily basis?

Barbie: Keep plugging along!! You will get past this and start to see loss. I am concentrating on Protein, Fiber and only natural carbs....trying to eliminate "white" carbs altogether. It's not easy!!!!!

All the BEST to you!!!!