Lost my way....

[susieb]

I haven't been visiting this forum as I should, but felt I needed the motivation and to get back on track with my weight loss journey. Here is the truth, I had my surgery in September, but since January or so, I haven't really lost much weight at all. I am becoming more active and have participated in a few walks for charity, and also try and exercise at home but it seems like I start and go a week or two and then stop my routine. I feel better when I exercise and I am able to do it, I guess I am just not completely making myself #1, which I need to do. I am ashamed of myself because I feel as if I have been given this incredible gift, but I am squandering it right now because I am not taking care of my sleeve or me, on a consistent basis. I always try not to compare myself to anyone else, as I know we all lose at a different rate, but it is very hard to come on this site and see other people who had the surgery around the same time as me, but have lost a LOT more than I have. I am down about 60 pounds, from 265, but as I said, I have not been letting my sleeve work for me. I am going to talk to my nutritionist this week when I go for my check-up and see what she suggests. I just had to come clean about the past few months, and I hope I haven't screwed up my sleeve permanantely. I will get back on track and I will be successful, I just have to believe. If anyone else has gone through this or is going through it, please share your idea's or tips on what to do to get back on track and stay there.
Thanks for everyone's support and friendship!
Susie

[Harley Granny]

Thank you for sharing Susie~

I know that wasn't hard to write. I hope your nutrionist gets you back on the right track.

Time to remake you #1.

[Dunamys]

All I can say is ge back on track u deserve to be and stay healthy :0)

[Munchkin]

You really can't compare yourself with others. Even if people have your same starting weight, they may be taller, shorter, older, younger, male, female which all can affect the rate of weightloss. And you don't know whether other have set realistic goal either.

Don't feel guilty. You can do this for yourself starting today. I agree, I feel very lucky to be able to get this surgery.

[Anissa Christine]

Hey Susie!! Remember me? We both our surgery done by Dr. Peterson!

Anna is awesome she will definitely help you out! And if you ever want to workout I can take a guest for free to Planet Fitness!

You can do it

[susieb]

Hi Anissa:
Of course I remember you! You are doing so great...you inspire me. I have an appointment this Friday with Anna and Dr. Peterson, so I hope to be renewed in motivation and spirit. I will definately let you know about Planet Fitness, I appreciate the offer. I still hope to meet you someday!!!
Susie

[Anissa Christine]

Hi Anissa:
Of course I remember you! You are doing so great...you inspire me. I have an appointment this Friday with Anna and Dr. Peterson, so I hope to be renewed in motivation and spirit. I will definately let you know about Planet Fitness, I appreciate the offer. I still hope to meet you someday!!!
Susie

Sounds great Susie! A renewal may be just what you need!

And I am genuine with my offer...trust me a workout buddy can make a BIG difference. We can keep each other on track! All you need to do is get yourself there


I hope we meet someday soon!

[~Fawn]

The tool will not leave you, trust in it. Sometimes we just need to go back to the basics and start again. This in NO WAY makes you less of a person, I myself have had to start and restart. I will send posits thoughts your way! You can do this!

PS I appreciate the strength it took to write this post... Hold strong, you got this!

[kallima_butterfly]

U understand ur obstacles and are able to make a plan to overcome them. That’s half the battle... Stay strong and true to yourself and it will all work out in the end. Keep going....It’s not a race to the finish but a journey of discoverment.

[incredibleshrnkngshirly]

Susieb.....you are not alone...I have been down in the dumps for months because I still have an eating disorder. The sleeve just keeps us from stuffing as much as we used to but it don't stop me from making poor choices, and I do make poor choices. I admire you for saying something, I've been too embarrassed to say but I've done the same thing you have. I have decided that I am a food a holic and I will have to treat food with a greater respect than I used to. My problem is at night while watching TV, I hate exercise and so I have nobody to blame but me. I pray that one day we all get a handle on our weight issues. Most folks on here are so good at keeping their weight off or losing more...I have felt so ashamed, thank you for your strength in sharing. I'm sure you helped a bunch of us, I know you helped me...thank you again!

[annc2966]

Susie, thank you for sharing such a personal part of this journey. 65 pounds is nothing to scoff at! You are healthier now, which to me really is the bottom line. Not everyone is going to lose the same amount of weight in the same time frame, and stalls are nothing unusual. You are absolutely right about one thing - you need to make YOU a priority!! Sometimes that's really hard for us women to do because we are always taking care of the needs of others.

One suggestion is to get a calendar and schedule the times you're going to walk, go to the gym, workout at home, etc. View these times just as you would any appointment and keep them! Are you keeping a journal? I use mine not only to record everything I eat but also to work through any feelings or emotions I'm having. It's really helped. Do you have someone you can workout with? That will help keep you accountable. I've also seen posts from several people who've gone back on a liquid diet for a few days to help them refocus.

You CAN do this!! You've already made so much progress.

"Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath and start again."

[Camscrib20]

Susie you are def not alone I am almost 19 months out I have lost 85 pounds which feels amazing I have a whole new life now so much healthier and hate to say it normal now kinda cuz im not the big girl anymore I do get down when I see all these huge weight losses because im like did I do something wrong but everyone is different and loses at there own pace im not at goal and still working at it. I have pretty much been plateaued at the same place for abt a year now and it is very easy for old eating habits to sneak back in and too gain weight with the sleeve I gained abt 11 pounds over the xmas holidays and glad to say at new years I refocused and lost all plus a few more. I am not giving up on getting under 200 that is all I want anything after that is a blessing new workout plan is started and today my husband has just been sleeved and were in recovery I forget how much pain it is at first but he will b a new man and we can b healthy together for a long time hoping his new sleeve will also help me be motivated I am starting a 5 day pouch test on Weds I heard abt on another blog to restart weightloss and get my tool to help me again good luck to you first step is posting I also haven't logged in here in abt a yr hoping to get some new tips and pointers here

[SethP]

I have not been sleeved yet but I do appreciate you being candid. Right now what has been keeping me motivated with exercise and diet is MyFitnessPal. It keeps me accountable while I am offshore at work. Having others to help you celebrate small accomplishments always inspires us to do better. It is called accountability. A work out partner not only will help you but will also help them to stay motivated.

[christine53]

Yep the 5 day pouch test works, got a coworker back on track and she looks amazing

[susieb]

Thank you Seth, I agree with you. There are a lot of ways to be accountable and I appreciate the advice. The challenges you face off-shore and with your job would seem a daunting undertaking, I admire your spirit and wish you all the luck, now and after you are sleeved.
Susie