I have been asked my "secret" for weightloss many times. Yes, I have stated that I have had gastric banding (lap-band) surgery 19 months ago, however, the lap-band is not a miracle worker, it's just a tool that helps me do things I did not have the will and strength to do on my own.
So there are tips that may be useful for you too. There are 8 golden rules that lap-band patients are recommended to follow in order to be successful on their journey, and here they are:
1. Eat three or less small meals per day (portion portion portion! I cannot emphasis enough the importance of minimizing portions. I use a much smaller serving plate, and it has made a world of difference. Once I finish the mini plate, I seriously feel as though I have eaten so much and do not want to eat anymore. It's all in our head!)
2. Do not eat anything between meals
3. Eat slowly and stop when no longer hungry (this has been the most helpful thing for me on my weightloss journey)
4. Focus on nutritious food
5. Avoid calorie containing liquids (just by cutting down the fizzy drinks alone, you can notice the difference in your weight/size. it makes a huge difference)
6. Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day
7. Be active throughout the day
8. Always keep in contact with your surgeon (okay, so this one does not apply to everyone) :)
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