Poll Question

I have not visited OH for several months and I am curious how everyone is doing. How much have you lost? I have lost 90 pounds....have hit a plateau....and am starting plateau buster in the morning....anyone had any luck with pleateau buster diet? I just need a boost....also need to exercise...but....don't seem to do very much of that. Hello to all my Nov. buddies and glad to be back in touch with you.

I have lost 124 lbs. (started quite high) but have now slowed down. I'm not at a stall or plateau yet but wouldn't be surprised if that starts soon. I was told to expect a slow down about now by my surgeon. But I'm also finding it more difficult to be motivated to exercise--especially weight training. I'm not one of those who learns to love exercise; I do it out of duty. But in summer it is so hot that the last thing I want to do is go get sweaty! I'm still doing well with the eating, no hunger yet, but I still do better on workdays than the weekends. I try to stay busy but that can throw off my eating schedule. I need to find some more portable foods to take with me on my errands/play time. Good luck with breaking the plateau. Sally

I am 2 lbs away from losing 100 lbs. I am so excited about that. I have not done the plateau buster diet, but when I do get in a stall I just increase my water and protien. as far a excercizeing I ride bike or go for a walk usually everynight. I alternate things. one night ride bike the next walk. That seems to be working for me. On my walks I'm gonna have to quit taking my dog , because I can go farther than he can now. He's just a little chihuahua so his little legs can go just so far and he is pooped out. lol. Betty

I am down 71 lbs. I am feeling great and enjoying life. I workout 3-5 times a week these days. I haven't tried the plateu buster diet, but I do stall a couple of weeks and then lose a few lbs. I am happy with my slow rate, because it is giving my skin time to snap back. I hope it continues to work that way. Only 48 lbs to my ulimate goal! Good luck to you! ~Carla

I'm down 86 lbs. I haven't done plateau buster, but anytime I stall for more than a week, I increase my protein by 15-20g/day and drink as much water as I can. The last time I did that, I lost 5 lbs. in 6 days. Exercise is a key to success. I really do enjoy it now that I can move easier. My biggest problem right now is with the heat and dehydration (did I say it's hot here?!?), so I'm only exercising inside at the gym. Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 167 / 137

I've lost 105 lbs and really slowing down; just had my first single digit month in terms of lbs lost per month. No real plateau, but slow. Still trying to work exercise into my routine. But I'm happy with my new mobility. Kathy

I have the lap band. It was placed 11/22/05 and I have lost 85 lb. I am keeping up with many of you rny'ers. Hope you will pass on to others who want wls that the band is a very effective wl tool. Good luck to us all.

congrats fellow Novie bandster on the 85 pound lost. Where did you start in your Journey I have 6o more to go I just broke through a month long Plataeu my mini goal is to lose 20 pounds in 11 weeks for hte beach!! I am down 5 this week so far

Down 85 lbs. as of today (the 8th). Changing my schedule a little, upping the protein and liquid intake seems to help me though I tend to hold steady for about 2 weeks, then drop a few pounds overnight. Inches have been my big loss. Lots and lots of inches. Starla

I have lost 100lbs. I have had many stalls along the way, I have not tried the plateu buster diet thought. I figured they just happen and I keep up my water, protein and exercise. I find since I track my weight each week it usually happens around my mentrual cycle so I have come to expect it and don't worry about it at all. Jennie