MN group will always be "home" so now I need help

I was originally part of this grooup back in 2007 when I had my RNY in St Cloud. My family and I moved around a bit and I lost touch with this group but always consider MN home. So I figured this was the best place to look for some support.

I am almost 5 years post op and ouch has the weight came back! I went through IVF in march of 2011 and those meds add on the weight. I was so so so lucky to get pregnant on the first try and delivered an 8 lb 13 oz beautiful baby girl on Nov 15th. Now the problem is how the heck do I lose all the weight?? I have developed bad habits as well as find it impossible to find time to work out which I hate anyways. I need to lose 30 pounds to get back to my goal weight. I really need to get back on track.

Sorry I  know it is not what you want to hear but there is no magic pill for weight loss your going to have to make time for a execise program of some kind.
Plus, you will have to watch what you eat, Your tool will still be there  but your going to have to use it.  You might have to go back to your post surgery diet for a while if you have developed bad habits.

Hope it helps and good luck,

Dave

 Hi Nicole, welcome "home" - I remember you. 

Have not been through what you have so no words of wisdom other than the old standby's...protein firs****er, and exercise. Focus on losing one bad habit at a time and do not give into the old negative self talk that can surround the bad habits.

Keep that baby as your primary focus for getting back on track now. She deserves a healthy, happy mama!

All the best to you! Stay active on the board, it is good to have you back.

Thank you both. I think having people who have been through WLS to talk to is a big part of being sucessful with long term weight loss. I appreciate the feedback from both of you. Its a new year and a great time to get back on track and lose the baby weight as well as regain the good habits that got me to my original weight loss sucess.

Hello again Nicole....I too have gained weight. I live in Iowa now  with my daughter and 2 grandchildren. I am moving back to St Cloud in a couple weeks. I need to lose about 25-30 pounds. This maintenance is really hard. It will be easier for me when I move as there won't be other people to cook for....at least that is my hope. I am thinking about doing the WW points system. Marsha F has a post on here about it.

I am so happy that you have a new healthy and happy baby girl. That is just awesome!! Like others said...have her  help you to want to eat healthier......you will want to play and run around with her as she gets bigger. I don't know about you but I had a lot more energy when I was lighter!!

Miss you....love and hugs....connie d