losing that mind/body connection

Hello All,

I am back to the boards again asking for some support and advice.  I had lap-band January '06.  Since then I lost 80lbs and have maintained my weight loss +/- 3-5lbs.  I should be proud of my accomplishment.  I look in the mirror and all I see is every imperfection.  I am constantly telling myself how fat I am.  I am feeling so down about myself all the time.  I see a therapist so I have someone to talk things out with.  I have seen my MD and the nutrionist.  I haven't done much exercise in the last month to month and a half.  I feel like I am losing my mind/body connection and w/losing it I am doing some (not alot) of mindless eating.  I am determined to get on track.  If anyone is in the same boat with me or has been please pass on the advice.

not exactly in the same boat...but occassionally I am in the same water!  I have had a difficult few weeks....I attend a weekly support group, TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) to keep me on track..and the pass two weeks I gained!  a 1/2 a pound one week...1/4 pound the next...it is the first time I gain two weeks in a row...and I know it is because I have not been exercising or drinking my H2o.....

so we know...when we are not doing something correctly...I think its best to force yourself to exercise...I know I feel so much better after wards...

and try not to expose yourself to food.....

I have 32 pounds to go ...before I feel I should schedule plastics....although my surgeon says do it now...but I want to be down 200 pounds...first...almost there!

good luck!

Jennifer

Like Jennifer said, not the same boat but same waters. I am down 185 and I still see myself as fat. It's a little harder to sabotage being RNY. Grazing is the only way I can think of and I don't do that. It's good that you are seeing someone for the body image issues. I think I might have to do that once I hit the one year mark. I have no advice just letting you know you are not alone.