Accountability

This morning it occurred to me that I have not lost any weight since the 30th of August.  My first impulse was to post something on the forum regarding a stall, frustrated, etc, but then I got to thinking about it HONESTLY.  I have not logged my food since the middle of July!  I looked back and I remember thinking that this is so easy, I don't have to log every bite!  WRONG!  I lost consistently (even without a fill) 1-1.5 lbs per week while logging.  Since I stopped logging I have lost a total of 6 lbs in 6 weeks, but nothing for the last two weeks.  I don't think I am eating as much as I am burning, but how do I know???  This could be the 20% stall, but without documentation of my intake, I cannot really tell.    My highest weight was 290 about 2 years ago.  20% of 290 is 58 and I am down 51 lbs from that weight so it is close enough to be called that, but most likely it is what I am eating, rather than how much.
I have been eating more carbs...
There have been numerous social events, so I have been drinking a bit of wine...
And I have had some dessert...
here and there...
So now I recommit to journalling my food intake so I can assess why I am stalled and what to do to change it WITH SOME CERTAINTY....
I have lost an inch or so since the stall started, so it isn't really a stall, but a great opportunity to refocus my efforts towards meeting my goal of 1.5 lbs per week on average.
I do have restriction and I need to do a better job of utilizing it to my advantage.

Thanks for the tip!!!

You are an inspiration!  Keep up the good work and let us know how it goes once you get back to writing everything down. 
Best of luck,
Heather

Ok, so why are you stepping on my toes right now.  I'm frustrated with this band thing... And yes, as you point out it's my fault (thanks alot!)  I haven't been eating right nor have I been documenting the food that goes into my mouth.  So, like you I am recommitting myself to use the tool.  Although I don't have any restriction right now, that is no excuse for eating the wrong foods.  I might eat more of the right foods without restriction but hoagies are not on the plan!!!

Good for you Tanya....that is why the forums are here, to share and hopefully keep us from getting too complacent and not utilizing our chosen tool.  The side note that I have been meaning to post since the day after I wrote this is that though I haven't lost pounds, I have lost a full size, so it isn't about just the weight.
Perhaps it is time for a fill or a talk with your nutritionist to help you to get back on track...
Congratulations on your recommittal and I will look for you to post your success!!