Be honest with yourself.

Be honest with yourself.  

People who have WLS generally lose between 60 and 80 percent of their excess weight. Also, people often regain about 10 to 15 pounds. This is normal. Being honest with yourself means identifying and accepting a weight that you can live with, even if it doesn't match that "magic number" on the scale.  

If you have regained more than 10 to 15 pounds (or have not lost at least 60 percent of your excess weight within 18 months after surgery), it's time to take an honest look at your program. Most people know what they are doing that is sabotaging their weight-loss success. But it's important to keep in mind that on rare occasion a physical reason may impede your efforts such as a staple-line disruption. So, if you are "doing everything right" and still struggling with weight, talk to your surgeon. 

Action for the day: Keep a food, mood, and exercise log this week. You don't have to do it forever, just this week. You'll be surprised at what you learn. 
© 2010, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery. All rights reserved. Daily Inspirations are provided by the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery.

Thank you so much Molly for your Daily Inspirations.  Truer words have never been spoken or written.  I have regained 17lbs., but I also got a little ****y with the weight loss success and started sabotaging myself with unnecessary "JUNK". 

I had not logged on written in my PJ for a year.  I have now  begun writing in my Personal Journal again and it is making a difference, while also keeping me true to myself and my journey. Thanks again!

Dreamgirl119

I too had to rethink my daily program after a 20 lb gain. Thank you for helping me get back on track!

We can do it Yarvon!!   BOTT Power!

Hugs,
Molly

Thanks Molly,
Honesty always was and still is the best policy.  Journaling really does keep me from getting totally out of control.

Z

Wow!  So true!!!
Sometimes we need, a  to get Back on Track!
Thanks for your daily posts.
Deb