Reply #146: Actually, I know people who have good results w/surgery [View All]

Many of them at 5+ years out, and still within 5-20 lbs. of their lowest weight. However, they have all been pretty motivated at changing their eating habits (eating fruits and veggies, instead of candy and chips), and being active.

on edit: I keep my own weight down by watching sugar content and fat, which is similar to many diets. However, it's more expensive for me to buy fresh fruits, veggies, and lean proteins. I would love a good bowl of cereal in the morning, but it's too expensive. My mom was a state social worker and worked in food stamps for a number of years (before she went over to job training), and she would tell me that you can't buy fresh vegetables, fruit and lean meat for a family of four on food stamps.

Then you have to factor in prep time for preparing healthy meals and making them satisfyingly tasty for the whole family...pretty impossible for parents working 2-3 jobs, or extra long hours on one job.