Hi there! Apologies for my delayed response. I've combined my SLD oil dose with several other things which I think have all contributed to my weight loss:
Calorie-Tracking: I use Sparkpeople to track my calories consumed. SLD did wonders to eliminate my binge episodes. But I still track calories because: 1.) I like consistent weight loss of 1-2 lbs a week. Having a calorie budget ensures consistent loss. 2.) I like food so much (what can I say, I'm a foodie) that I can override the "stuffed" feeling I get from SLD if I particularly enjoy the meal. Tracking calories keeps me honest. I also practice portion-control as part of my calorie tracking, given my penchant for eating for taste as opposed to satiety.
Walking 3-4 hours on the weekends. I only do this to retain muscle mass as I know that it's not really a form of exercise that burns a lot of calories. I don't do it quickly (I only average about 16-17 min miles) and there are more efficient ways of burning calories/maintaining muscle, but walking is free, simple and easy.
Eating smaller meals more often. Since starting SLD, I eat every 3-4 hours, with the flax oil serving as a snack (I drink it with water as I dislike the viscosity of the oil). I've found that eating frequent small meals for the rest of the day helps in keeping my energy level up and in convincing my brain that it doesn't have to go back for seconds since it'll be eating something again pretty darn soon. John Berardi and Jorge Cruise are worth reading re meal timing.
One of the nice things about all the above is that I haven't had to count carbs or protein grams. I still eat about 50% carbs, 30% fat, 20% protein, which is probably what I ate before I started all this a year ago. (I love carbs and I will always love carbs and I know that any diet that requires me to count or limit them is not one I can follow). The SLD takes care of my binges, the calorie-tracking ensures a consistent loss (which I needed psychologically given how much weight I had to lose), and the walking has helped me maintain some muscle.
So, while the SLD has been crucial to my success, I feel the other things I've been doing have also been very important. Other factors that have also contributed: I'm single, live alone, and I'm not required to eat out as part of my job. I think if I was married or had other people living with me, it would be much harder to keep on track. Likewise, I've been able to limit my eating out (an evening at a good restaurant can totally blow one's calorie budget) to once a month. I refuse to diet when I'm at a good restaurant, so being able to say "no" to friends or "let's go see a movie, instead" has been important.