[bigjoe]

Hello all

As of this morning I weighted in at 329 lbs ..suks... I had the lap band done back in 2005.. Went from Surgery weight of 323 to 267 lbs... Had a rhythm going.. I worked 2PM x 10 PM so I worked out every morning.. Had my appts with the DR and my diet was a mix of LC on and off... I ate basically 4-5 oz in a meal.... then my hours work hours change at work .. I now worked 8X5pm... I no longer hit the gym and my visits to the Drs office was none... I regained my weight and my High blood pressure is back..

Now I am looking for the right plan for me....

Would like to hear from those that are having success on there weight loss and what type of plan they are on. I am going to reach at least 250 lbs just cant say when....

I am researching the Ideal protein diet ( alternative) I don't have 500 dollars to spend but I think if I can put it together I can find alternate foods
and still have positive results....I hope

[pjvw34]

Hi Joe and welcome!!!

I went to the dr back in April and he put me on 1700 calories, exercise at least 150 min a week, Vitamin D and magnesium supplements. About mid May I started walking 2-3 miles per day and held my calories to about 1550 -1650 calories... not on purpose really was just not as hungry... since starting this I have lost 55 pounds with this lifestyle plan and 72 overall down from my highest weight of 390... I eat what I like and I do not deprive myself... mind you if I feel weak at a particular time then I just wont go around the food... ie work or whatever... when I feel strong I allow myself a small portion of whatever it is that would normally make me weak just so I do not feel deprived... I mean I have to learn to live with this stuff right?... the main thing I do is that I count every bite as best I can... and if necessary I compensate by eating a lighter dinner or walking more if I have had more than I should have... There have only been 2-3 times since April that I have come out on the wrong end of the calories... I also never beat myself up over too much of anything... and will start right back the next day eating on plan... (this is the first time in my life that I have been able to do this with any amount of success)...

that is my plan in a nutshell... I know you have to explore and do what works for you... something I eat on my plan might be a trigger food for you... I will say this... my plan would probably bore some people... but it is fairly balanced...

I wish you all the best and hope you will hang out on the boards especially when you need motivation or just someone to listen to you...

[dgramie]

counting calories works for me as long as I am faithful with it. My dr wants me on 1200 calories and exercising at least 30 min a day. I also have to drink all my water to lose weight...100oz. Water is a key for me but everyone doesnt need as much water as I do.

[bigjoe]

Thanks for the info... Today is my start day ... so I am will avoid junk food...

[Dreamgyrl]

I think I've been successful by cutting out sweets and refined carbs as much as possible. It's now to the point where I don't want them at all...or if I do indulgde, a bite or two is completely satisfying whereas in the past, it was more like a slice or two! lol

I try to keep my overall calories around 1,500 and eat as many fruits and veggies as possible. And I also drink lots of water too.

Good luck Bigjoe! We all know you can do it!

[bigjoe]

Thanks