Just Joined Group to Get BOT - Hello!

Hello!

I am 7 years out from my GB WLS and just joined this group.  My highest weigh before surgery was 324 and my lowest post 215.  Today I weigh 252 a gain of 37 pounds over 7 years. Time to get BOT :^)

When I have had success in losing weight on my own before I geared up to it mentally and prepared, so I am doing that now and have set July 10th as my start date.  I have a birthday Aug 8th so would like to make my first mini goal 5 pound loss during that time.

I know I need to go back to basics and what caused my gain (carbs, larger portions, sugary treats, not enough exercise, etc.) but any tips, guidelines, URLS, articles, etc. you have to share to re-boot my BOT I would appreciate.

Go****'s amazing to be back on this site...it is where it all started for me. I cant believe I ma 7 years out. Unreal! But grateful I have this site to return to. I need a place to be accountable to and to remember why I started this and why I need to commit back to it.  It feels daunting and I am actually afraid - can I commit - can I get as motivated as I once was? Time to find out...

Thanks!!

 

 

 

 

may I ask: why July 10th? why not today? 

I asked because the "I 'll start Monday",  "next week for sure", "after holidays" etc.. was my issue...

now - when I realize I am not doing "the right things" - I start the very next meal, the same day. 

Even small steps.. like, i.e., drinking extra water, or cutting my pop with water.. (yea - I've done that).

so why 10th?  why not 6th?  today? even small changes... a big journey starts with a single step.. even a small one.. 

 

 

Great question!

I have actually started some changes now (drinking all my water, recording my food, eating veggie/protein, exercising, etc.) but I find I have been more successful when I am 100% committed and I understand what commitment means (going back to what made me successful in full - all the steps - vs some or just saying I am starting but not really committing) and having a date to launch that full commitment from and making it public seems to work for me.

so.. you already started.. just small steps and changes..  great job... 

OK.. as long as it works for you.   

Congratulations on starting.  Take care, Tri

Welcome Back! & Welcome Aboard the BOTT group. A great support, & networking tool to Help Us get back into the game!

I caught my self being super mindful, of everything I was eating today. Good choices I may add, but it was hard to say No to the food that I wanted, but don't need & that won't help me lose weight. Our stories are very similar, (this comment is said often I know, but it's true!) I lost my way, & just trying to find my way back again is all I can say. And the pattern I've noticed w/me is when I let the support board go, so does the seriousness of getting the weight off. Today has been a tough day for me, tackling the food and trying to eat properly. I have to get my exercise going for today, before the day ends. If I don't the quilt will kick in, & I will feel worse. We are going to take this wl journey, over & over, One Pound at a time is my motto, & will be a life time battle as well, ongoing? does it ever stop? yes, & this when gaining weight comes back indeed. I feel like I am dusting my self off, and getting back on the horse again. I am going on & on! Sorry about that. It's good to have you here, as I just rejoined the group and getting my self reacquainted a few days ago. It feels good, just like ole times. Wishing You & the rest of US , more & continued success through the journey chat soon-jbug

Hey bug!  Thanks for posting.

 

it is a lifelong battle, but like you - I think these boards and this community is a great tool.  I used it so much to prepare for my WLS and then during and right after.  7 years out and I took an inventory of why I was successful before... and support, tracking, sharing, preparation, planning, accountability, and measured thoughtful realistic steps and expectations... They all played a part.

 

I worked really hard prepping for and going through my surgery and the 2 years after... But around the 5 yr mark I started to lose my way... And structure... and original purpose... And drive. And frankly got lazy about my eating and choosing too many carbs and sugars and not tracking. It's not a surprise I gained some weight back ... But I have to be motivated (like I was to lose weight prior to my surgery and to have and supports surgery)

 

i think it takes time to pull that all back together again. (If you've dropped the habits and discipline as I have) but it's really good to be back on these boards and challenging myself. Facing up ... But not shaming ... That just makes me retreat.  And eat. I just want to own it and start to lose.

Day by day... Step by step 

Sending you support... Others have done it...so can we :)

 

I set a specific day to get back on track also and that was so I could stuff my face with my favorite things before starting over.  There's nothing like gaining more weight before starting to eat right - I gained 11 lbs the month before my WLS too.  Food (carbs) is very comforting to me.  I have to take eating right a meal/ snack at a time. For me, it's so much easier to graze on junk food. But, the saying ... Losing the extra pounds means more to me now than a few minutes downing a bag of bakery cookies and feeling bad about myself.  I would also like any tips on sticking with staying on track.

Hi Betty,

I hear you on the carbs and snacking... Once you get in the habit it is really hard to break free.

 

I actually had to lose weight over a year before Kaiser would allow me to have my WLS... So thought it is extremely hard, I know I can do it. But it's a struggle I stepped away from and my gain is the consequence.  But time to fave up constructively .

 

Wish you success on your journey too :)