I hate my brain

I was doing really well. but now i'm not again. it really sucks. i think i let the fact that i wasn't losing weight even though i was eating right and exercising derail me. I haven't been taking my meds or vits, eating right or exercising. I feel like crap because of it. Why can't my brain just let me do the right things? Why does it have to be such an effort? I just wish I had a better brain. does anyone have an extra fully functional one I could use?

Hi Nicole

Sorry No fully functioning brain here but there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

TODAY IS A NEW DAY WITH NO MISTAKES IN IT.................remember that every morning and you will be fine.

Nicole:

I can relate to what you just said.  While I am still losing, I haven't been to the gym this week at all.  I only went once lst week.  I am trying to do my walking but I really need to get off my butt and get to the gym! 

Sometimes I think that our brains want to sabatog(sp?) us!  For so long we didn't care about our physical being and now that we do, I don't think the brain can fully process it.

I have come to the conclusion that I need to take one step at a time and one day at a time.

Hugs to you,

Deb

If i find a spare brain today, I'll pack it up and overnight it to you!  LOL!!!!!

Sorry Nic, can't help you with the brain thing?  I need all the gray matter that I have available to me.  But I'm right there with you on the motivation thing.  Like Kelly said, don't beat yourself up, just start fresh every morning and like Deb said take it one day at a time.  I sometimes have to take it one minute at a time.  Those doritos and carbs call my name!!

No extra brain here Nic:  I'm still trying to program the one I have.

Don't beat yourself up :  I know that easier said then done.

Keep up the exercise:  even if the scale doesn't go down the exercise does wonders.
Its also good stress relief

Darla 

Hi Nicole,

I can't say I have any brain to spare, but I don't live far from you if you would like to meet for a little walking.  I am preop, but I could use the excercise.  Sometimes it helps to have someone to help get you moving!!

Traci

Nic -

I continue to be inspired by the way you say, "I screwed up!"  Hey, you know I'm an expert at admitting that!!  LOL!!!

The trick is to just pick yourself up, dust yourself off and move on.  I don't know if you've noticed, but I've noticed that the space between your "screw up" times is becoming further apart.  That means you're making progress.

Since you're human, it will ALWAYS be a challenge, but like everyone's said - one day at a time.  Since you're not losing weight, do you measure yourself?  I didn't, and now I'm sorry I didn't because that's a great progress barometer. 

Again, I'm going to say that you need to pick up the phone and call Ranessa.  Although you said you have a therapist, I'm convinced he/she, through no fault of theirs, doesn't GET a wls patient's needs.  Ranessa does, and she can also help you understand why you have this need to punish yourself by NOT taking care of yourself.

We need you and so does Moosh Moosh, so back in the saddle, girl!!  Here.........I'm cupping my hands together to give you a leg up!!!!!  And it's easier now, because you've done SUCH a good job and lost weight!!!

Big hugs,

Tia

thank you. i'm crying now. what is her full name and address?

Awwww, honey, don't cry.  It's all gonna work out.

Ranessa McNally - 410-602-0102, not sure of the exact address, but she's on Old Court Road in Pikesville, in the Beecham Square Building. 

Coincidentally, RIGHT around the corner from my office, so we can get together!!!!

Hugs again,

Tia

Is Ranessa giving you kickbacks yet?  You've referred so many, but only because she knows her stuff!  And if you didn't already tell Nicole, remember to mention that Ranessa is also a wls patient!!!