I became too comfortable in my own skin.

Reading a post on the Lapband board caused me to confront what my inner self already knew. I became too comfortable with myself and decided I had done well enough. I was getting regular compliments from co-workers on my weight loss and the clothes were fitting again. A little success went straight to my head and ego--and ultimately straight to the waistline. Since November I've eaten whatever, whenever. I haven't done the exercise routines like I should. I stopped doing what was making the weight loss successful and settled instead for what made me fat in the first place. I've dug a deep hole and need a hand(s) to help get me out. One thing that really makes a difference for me is having someone to keep me accountable by doing regular check-ins. I lost my band buddy in October of last year and it has really contributed to getting back into lousey habits. I'm hoping that some of my fellow Vets can help me rally and get back to kickin' obesity in the groin. Suggestions, thoughts, butt-chewings.... gg

Gene, I know how you feel. It's hard to change old mentality. We know what we should do but it's easier to do the other. Let's face it the other is comfortable and tasty too! I find that if I let myself have a treat (food) then sometimes it starts a downward spiral that sometimes I find hard to put the breaks on. the compliments feel soooo good after going sooo long without anyone paying attention to us. So don't beat your self up....try to set some physical excercise goal....start small. I signed up for a 5 K last summer so that I had REASON to get a little in shape. Now I am working on a 1/2 marathon goal...I find I eat better when I believe I am in training and make better food choices. Hey, I still fall....I am female and my middle name is chocolate! Just remember to day is a new day, a new hour, a new you.....so jump back on the wagon and hang out here! Good luck. Leanne

Consider yourself kicked. I guess I'm so afraid of losing my band that I'm too scared to pu**** And I enjoy the physical activity (I don't like EXERCISE I like to feel my body working and doing what its supposed to). You need to find something that you enjoy doing and I think that'll make the exercise part much easier on you. Don't make it work -- make it fun! I know you can do this, Gene, and that you know what you need to do. So, no excuses. Just do it! (Yeah, I live near Nike, lol.) Lori

Hi Sweetie Pie, I know what you mean, I did the same thing from October until Jan 1.... but I have really turned this around this month.. although the scale doesn't agree.. my clothes do. Big changes this month so far. I am happy as a lark. If you need a band buddy, (even though I am a girl), I would be more than happy to help you. So if you want me.. let me know.. (that didn't sound good) Amanda [email protected]

Gene, we all need that accountability! Stick around here, and we'll get you back on that wagon! You did it before, and you can do it again! That's the best part of the band! Consider yourself (kicked)!~

Gene: I could have written this post word for word. I, too, went crazy starting in November and just totally let myself go. Come Jan 1st I was so depressed and carbed out I couldn't do anything but sit on the couch (and eat more). After consulting my dr. and going to my NUT I am back on track (5 days/5 lbs down and counting) I can't tell you how much better I feel mentally and physically. If you do it for no other reason...do it to feel good again. Those carbs are of the devil! I am being really, really strict and omitting ALL processed white carbs. The difference is amazing if you can make it through the first 3 days. Good luck! Kim

Hi Gene. You are not alone. As soon as someone tells me I look good I think I can let me guard down - but I can't. I have come too far but I have a lot further to go. Get back to what you know works and the wheels will start moving again.

We've all been there Gene. And it is so hard to get back on track once you fall off, hard but not impossible. What type of accountability would you like? Do you need a daily check in? If so, we can do that. In fact, I'll be the first to admit, I could use some accountability myself so if a daily check in is needed - I 'm there with you. Whatever you need, we're here.

I'm right there with you! I think I'm VERY guilty of this right now!

Amen!!! Me too ,me too!! I fell off the wagon the same time you did I think most of us all begin straying after a period of time and we need to get back on track. I am so glad I am not the only one who has strayed since the 1st of November Feels better to know there are others ... Misery loves company~I have been re- introducing my self to the treadmill and this morning I found my little weights (stuffed into the cubbyhole on my computer desk top)going to go thur all the weight exercises also ,,,,, here we go... baking off chicken breasts this morning and I have lots of spianch,cabbage, and salad fixin's