Over the hump...
Just to give you an update. Those who had been to Dr Bours support group last month most likely heard me be very pessimistant and down due to I had hit not only a platu, but a weight gain of 10 lbs. Even though I am over a year out, I have not yet gotten to my goal weight (my goal is another 45lb and Dr Bours is 60lbs more). I have lost a total (with the weight gain) 125lbs. Now, I am back to losing (I have taken 6 of the 10lbs off in the last 3 weeks).
This is what I have learned during this time period. First, even though we had weight loss surgery it will still be a battle with our weight and health. The surgery even though we have all heard that it is a tool..it is true.
Second, believe in yourself. You are a good person (keep telling yourself that) and that you are not a failure (keep telling yourself that also). With that go back to the basics after sugery. Watching your portion sizes, eating your protein first, keeping your water intake up.
After that start setting a goal a week, and not looking at the weight loss but at the principles they have engrained in our brains since surgery. Like week one I started weighing my food again and giving up those starbuck coffees I had started to drink. Week two was changing my meal time to deal with my hunger in the evening. Week three gasp yes I joined a gym and have been going. Prior to that week I would have never joined a gym due to being self conscious of how much weight I still had to lose. However, that telling your self thing...made me not care and I have went the last 5 days.
Thanks for listening to my rambling and all the support
Laurie
This is what I have learned during this time period. First, even though we had weight loss surgery it will still be a battle with our weight and health. The surgery even though we have all heard that it is a tool..it is true.
Second, believe in yourself. You are a good person (keep telling yourself that) and that you are not a failure (keep telling yourself that also). With that go back to the basics after sugery. Watching your portion sizes, eating your protein first, keeping your water intake up.
After that start setting a goal a week, and not looking at the weight loss but at the principles they have engrained in our brains since surgery. Like week one I started weighing my food again and giving up those starbuck coffees I had started to drink. Week two was changing my meal time to deal with my hunger in the evening. Week three gasp yes I joined a gym and have been going. Prior to that week I would have never joined a gym due to being self conscious of how much weight I still had to lose. However, that telling your self thing...made me not care and I have went the last 5 days.
Thanks for listening to my rambling and all the support
Laurie
Good luck Laurie. I am 5 1/2 years post op and have re-gained 30 pounds that I am working to get off. I lost a total of 165 and regained 30. It is a constant battle. Mine problem was poor food choices, lack of exercise and alcohol. I am getting back to basics this week with 3 days of protein drinks and then adding chicken/fish and veggies later in the week. Hopefully this will jump start me again.
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