yea I know what you mean.I was weighing 200-- I really want to weigh 185, Everybody keeps telling me why you want to lose more weight, you look fine.But I will feel more comfortable at 185 and look better in my clothes even with some skin hanging. I went on this food plan called the 17 day food plan and I love it.. I did not want to do the 5 day pouch,been on it for 34 days, and I am down to 189, It is a very healthy plan. It is by Dr. Mike Moreno, In fact my hubby went on it too he has lost 20 pounds( men always lose better than women ) He is off his high blood pressure meds and also off his Cpap machine,the first 17 days, you have no carbs which was good for me, cause I was eating too many crackers at nite, I know that was one reason why my weight lost stalled. Go on line and look at it. It has really helped me to get over the stall I was in.

Hope things work . I need to work on this as well . Not really sure how the pouch test works though. I have been at this weight since 8 mo. out it seems . Maintains in a 5 pound area. I so want to get the last 30-35 pounds off myself. Let me know how it works for you.

I totally feel you on this. I have been kicking around the idea of trying this pouch test, too. I was 350 lbs at my highest weight and I am 5 ft 8. I want to be 165-170 but have been STUCK at 195 for weeeeeks! It's literally driving me insane. I'm loving that I'm at least in "wonderland&quo t; but I think I'd be more comfy and even better at 180ish. My body just won't go there even when I up my protein and get my walks and water in. So curious to see if the test works...let us know what happens!

I think it is a good idea to focus back on the protien and water. When I want a snack I drink water first and then allow a small snack if I am still wanting it. Of course, I am pre-op, but I am trying to start good habits to make post-op a success. I have also been drinking a protien shake for breakfast so I can get out of the english muffin with peanut butter habit I have. Thanks for all your postings...they are so helpful.

Good job, I notice when I have pre made snacks (proper amounts) and meals. I eat better. I also make sure I have a large container of water with me at all times and tell myself, I need to drink one of these before lunch. I also pre mix my protein shakes the night before so I see them as soon as I open the fridge in the morning.

I am still trying to loose those last few pounds as well. My highest weight before surgery was 301. I am down to 182, but I want to lose at least 15 to 20 more. Every one keeps telling me I don't need to loose anymore, but I want to feel good about myself. It is funny because at times I still feel like the 300 pound me, even when I look in the mirror. Maybe even after almost 2 yrs since surgery, my mind has not caught up with my body. I noticed lately I have had cravings, and snack instead of eating meals. Plus I finally quit smoking, so now I think I am filling that void. Let me know how it works out, I have never heard of it. Might be some thing I need to try.