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I can totally relate to your situation.  I had lap RNY 9 years ago.  I lost 120 lbs and regained 40 lbs during the past few years.  For the most part, I did very well maintaining until the past 3 years. As the stress piled on, so did the weight.  I let bad habits sneak back into my life.  I had a knee injury that required surgery and limited my exercise routine for about a year.  My desk job during the day doesn't help, and oh yeah I'm pursuing my bachelors of Nursing.  My days and nights are crazy hectic and I don't always have the time to prep/plan meals like I should.  Well, I do get time but it's late at night and my family isn't too happy with me banging pots and pans at that hour.  I live between 2 houses currently and that does not help establishing a routine!  My boyfriend has been blessed with a super fast metabolism and eats whatever he wants, but also hits up the gym at least 5 days a week.  It's a struggle most days to not graze when I'm bored at work.  So YES I know exactly where you are coming from!

I think you DO actually care, that's why you are here.  But lack of motivation happens when life gets crazy.  I totally get that.  I myself at times get so unmotivated...mostly when I'm tired from 12-14 hour days!  But to make changes, start small.  What bad habits did you let back into your life?  Is there anything small you can change right away?  Big changes are hard to stick...unless you have super willpower (which I don't!)  Many people want to make changes but don't have a realistic game plan and it makes it hard to stick to that routine.  I know people who have done the 5 day pouch test, which...I tried and failed because I felt so sick.  I don't know about anyone else but I can't afford to miss mandatory clinicals in nursing school.  I think my problem is real hunger vs. head hunger.  I'm not sure how to beat that.  It's easy for people to say "snap out of it" but they really do not know what your life is like...what challenges you face and your daily routine.  But I think you are in the right place, there are a lot of supportive people here.  So now that I've rambled on...maybe start writing down your bad habits, and then brainstorm how to correct those habits realistically.  That has helped me in the past, if I could only stick to it as my life changes...

So.... hi, group!

It's been a LONNNNG time since I've visited OH, but I am at the end of the road here...

I am 11 yrs post-op, OPEN RNY procedure. Lost about 90lbs. Have gained 50 back. 

Why? Well, I can give you all the EXCUSES in the book, the honest truth is that I've lost my mojo. I don't care. I am NOT drepressed, I am just not motivated. Start, stop, start, stop, stop...... get back on crappy eating habits not to mention that my job does not help!

I am a Program Director and we're notorious for eating a LOT at all our programs and events. While I admit I can walk away, I have no desire to do so because I don't care anymore. 

In addition, I am starting a new nonprofit in my area and I am in graduate school taking 2 courses online which I really use as an excuse to not make time. Although Financial Management calculations burn a whole through me!!

I should have every reason in the world to MAKE time and MAKE an effort - therapists have not helped either... so I am turning to you because I know some of you can relate. 

By the way, my marriage is somewhat stable, but even that is not terribly exciting (10yrs next January) - we are more like roommates. :(

Help?? 

Good morning all!

Yesterday was good and I'm feeling down-right frisky this morning.  Can't seem to sit still.  Maybe it's because we're finally getting to some fall like weather (for Texas, that is!) or maybe it's just because no fecal matter ha**** the rotary oscillator so far, but woo-hoo!

Today is Friday and Friday's tend to be a bit more hectic food wise . .

bfast: skinny latte, 1 breakfast taco

s: protein shake (if needed)

Lunch: Salad and turkey sandwich

s: quest bar

Dinner: probably a salad, maybe chicken with steamed veggies

She's one of those girls who bought into the 'I don't understand Math'.  Has trouble with algebra. There is also some neurological issues due to being born 3.5 MONTHS early.  Not sure if she's on the autism spectrum, but there is some issues there.  The other issue is that there will be no financial support from her family and she is understandable reluctant to take out huge loans.  She's thinking about either bookkeeping or paralegal.  Given her social anxiety and awkwardness (which makes me think of the autism spectrum) I'm thinking that bookkeeping might be a good AA to go with.

Good morning botts:

Yesterday I gardened and cleaned for 2 hours.  Then I `went to the gym and swam 150 yards.  I joined their 12 week fall challenge, but I can't weigh in until next Tuesday.  I decided to keep eating healthy food this week and add more lengths in the pool and stationary biking.  I always gain weight when I start my triathlon workout.  I think my muscles are screaming and they add fluid while they repair.  By next Tuesday I will have added muscle and lost fat.  My other goal is to not  watch tv after supper.  I need to go upstairs and build photo albums.  It is fun to reminisce vacations, family and friends.  I swam 200 yds. today at the gym.

My eating plan today is:

B: Jimmy Dean sandwich

S: tomato and mushroom salad with fat free dressing, cheesestick and 2 clementines

L: stuffed pepper and rice/quinoa

S: Greek yogurt and 2 clementines

D: pork tenderloin, Asian veggies and pineapple over rice/quinoa

S: veggie soup, chicken sausage, edamame and chick pea hummus, 10 gluten free crackers