sigh... I dunno what to do

well, it's been 4 years out. I lost 160 lbs, weight 205 I was soooooooo happy there. I weighed it but didnt look it. I had a baby went to 215, holidays came 220. I am having a tummy tuck done in a month, and i'm actually sad that I'm having this done and weigh that much. I wanted to lose at least 20 lbs before the skin removal, and I can't. I've been so good with food, and the only problem is I cant excersise because I come home from work and take care of my 5 month old son. Ugh, i feel like i've failed.  bummer.

Hi,

Sorry to hear you are having such a tough time.  I don't think you have failed.  Right now things are kind of hectic for you.  Your body is still recovering from your wonderful son.  Again, I am going to promote the Back on Track board.  This will help you jump start back into the exercise and losing program.  Hang in there.  Here is the link.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/

It seems to me that taking care of a 5-month-old baby IS plenty of exercise.  You haven't failed.  Sounds like you're doing a wonderful job of being a mother. 

Don't beat yourself up over this.  Who knows what can happen between here and a month from now. 

I'm surprised you are going to have a tummy tuck after recently having a baby.  5 months wow.  I can't even imagine that.   You are probably doing much better than you really think.

Good Luck.  I hope all turns out well.

Hugs
Corina

thank you all for making me feel better, and i really do! I guess its just that i have a lot in mind and i needed some venting.

I do not have any children (let me say that first) so I do not understand taking care of a 5 month old. YOu have have not failed, but if you have cable there is a channel called FIT TV and maybe you can do one of the owrkouts that they offer. Maybe turn on some music and dance around, make up a kickboxing routine, just a few ideas to get you moving.. I hope that everything works out for you!!!!