The right way to do this? A vet's view. (repost)

Kate -True Brit
on 6/25/12 4:36 am, edited 6/25/12 4:37 am - UK

I get quite a lot of personal messages asking if I have a magic secret for my success. Here's a copy of a post I made some time ago........

At six years banded and having been a very regular reader and contributor on OH for even longer, I really have picked up a lot of tips. So I thought I would share a few. You may notice a pattern! Every single one of these tips works for someone!

Count and record every morsel that passes your lips.
Do a rough count in your head every day.
Don't count anything, just make healthy choices and eat small amounts.

Always eat breakfast.
Sometimes eat breakfast.
Never eat breakfast.

Don't drin****il one hour after a meal
Drink 30 mins after a meal.
Drink 10 mins after a meal

Never eat carbs.
Eat a few carbs.
Eat carbs at every meal.

Eat three meals a day and no more.
Eat three meals and snacks
Eat when you are hungry, even if that means 6 meals a day

Weigh at doctor's appointments
Weigh every week
Weigh every time you see a set of scales.

Expect to lose 10lbs a month and sulk when you don't
Expect to lose 5lbs a month
Be happy to lose something every month.

I could go on!

My point. Find out what works for you. Then do that.

Incidentally, I have been very successful at losing and maintaining and I wrote these so that in every three, I went with the third option! A very relaxed approach!

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

(deactivated member)
on 6/25/12 4:49 am, edited 6/25/12 6:55 am

This is fantastic. This is what I came to this site to view.

(and dobermans)

justjudy
on 6/25/12 9:02 am - Canton, MI

Lap Band on 05/25/07

Kate is one of the most successful, least political, and most sane success stories on the board. I hope those of you who looked at this post took heed of these words from the wise.

And she is a nice person to boot!

Judy

SueBee01
on 6/25/12 9:34 am - Orange Park, FL

Lap Band on 01/30/12

Love it!

Sue

cheyenne000
on 6/25/12 10:04 am

VSG on 03/25/16

Good to see you post Kate

Lapband - Jan 2009 weight goal reached with lapband. Revised to VSG- 1/25/16

kathkeb
on 6/25/12 1:51 pm

REALIZE Band on 06/05/09

Great post, Kate (as always).

My path is mine.......I share want worked for me, in hopes that it helps others, but I don't expect anyone to walk on my shoes.

You have inspired and encouraged me for 3 years....I am happy to see you back here encouraging newbies and vets alike.

Are you gearing up for the Olympics? Will there be any venues near you???

Kath

Kate -True Brit
on 6/25/12 3:37 pm - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

We missed out on the lottery for tickets for the main olympics but have some for the paralympics. Snd we will be going to watch the marathon.

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

dianeg49
on 6/25/12 3:27 pm

Lap Band on 07/13/10

So great to see you posting again Kate. I think we all have to find our own path, but when you are new and unsure it is really nice to hear from some of the vets. That way I could take every third comment and make it my own. LOL!

Dianeg49

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