Beginning Again...

Sometimes while on our journey we lose focus and become frustrated.  Nothing worth having or achieving in this life comes easy.   In the beginning everything seemed to fall right into place which made the beginning of this journey so easy. The further out you get as time slips by what you did in the beginning is no longer working so you have to re-focus and try something new.   I am a diabetic and while I am no longer required to take medication...the trait is still there.  I have changed the way I eat, but along with the effects of the WLS...anything I put in my mouth that doesn't agree with me let's me know whether it be carbs or sugar.  I wanted to start the 5DPT today...unfortunately I think the last time I tried it, I had an adverse reaction to not eating.  That being said I am going to do what works for me.

I lost several so called friends when I started my journey and started seeing positive weight lost results.  The friends I have gained during my struggles (Molly S & Miss Candace) far out weigh the love and support that I feel from them than the ones I lost.

I have pulled myself out of my slump and gotten over losing my PT.  Joined Planet Fitness and have been utilizing the facility...have an appointment next week to create my own personal fitness workout.

Setting small realistic achievable GOALS!

You are doing great by looking back and seeing where you struggled but not staying stuck. Yes, we start over sometimes (for me) several times a day. The whole friend thing is hard. I think most of us have had similar issues. It's hard to not be hurt. I believe it is more about them and their issues than it is about you. Keep doing the good things you know to do. Do you have someone who holds you accountable for your small realistic achievable goals? I know I need support & accountability to be successful.
Hugs~
Annie

I was banded about 4 years ago.  I also lost focus and have gained about 30-40 pounds that I had lost back.  I had become truly depressed and realize that it was 100% my fault.  I had complications with my band that lead to me having my band completely deflated.  Instead of me using my knowledge to keep the weight off, I used the moment to convert back to old habits and eat everything that I should not have. 

Now, that I have realized that I am better than that, I am ready to fight this evil battle with guns blazing.  I want to be healthy, I want to live to see my children grow up, get married and have children; I want to walk around in public and not worry about what other people think about my weight. 

Right now, my goals are to drink water daily ( a big problem for me) and to exercise 3-4 times a week for a minimum of 45 minutes. 

I believe that if we all support and encourage each other, we can succeed!!!