Challenge...NOT for everyone!

Ok, so now and then I post a challenge to the group. And I have posted a similar one to this before. But this time it is different.

WHO is not on track with your wls journey? Are you struggling to get in enough water? Do you get in your protein? Are you getting in activity? Are you avoiding the simple carbs? TAKING YOUR SUPPLEMENTS? Keeping your portion sizes where they should be for your phase? Getting in all of your meals? Chewing slowly and taking small bites? Avoiding water / beverages with meals?

Are you on a plateau? Regaining? Working to get off regain? DO YOU NEED accountability? Encouragement?

Lets take the next week, beginning on Monday and really FOCUS on getting our journey back to where it needs to be.  To join in on this challenge, I would like you to be willing to do the following:
   
     1. Post here and let us know what your area(s) of focus needs to be. Share how you plan to work on it. OR ask for ideas to help you work on it.
     2. Post here once daily if possible and share about how you did that day, or the prior day. Share any successes, challnges, thoughts, feelings, etc.
     3. Be ready and willing to be honest about how you are doing and to help encourage others in a positive and uplifting way.
     4. Be ready to be good to yourself and get back on track with others.

You in? Post away and let us know!

Those who are not in on the challenge are invited to be our cheering section...so don't be strangers. We owe it to ourselves to make the most of this opportunity, lets do it!

need to get back to working out every day.

Great goal! So take tomorrow (Sunday) and begin to craft a plan to incorperate that. Even if you must begin with small steps! Every step is a step in the right direction!

well for me it is confession time ..... I used to be hard core and workout everyday..... Im not now and I need to again.... I am slacking on getting all my water in and I need to cut down on carbs and get back to basics... I tend to be one way or another either hard core or a slacker... I still need to find my happy medium , I am very thankful I have not gained any weight and still under my goal wieght but the truth is I need to get back on track... Thank you for posting this.... it is what I needed.
So I am going to also take my own advice LOL and take it one meal and one day at a time.


Hugs, Lisa

Good for you girl! Heck look at me...I am a support group leader, and I still manage to get off track too! What it comes down to is that not a one of us is perfect, and this is a constant evolution for us. We just have to get and stay back on track. Sometimes, this requires the help of others encouraging us and doing it along with us.
So start planning your plan for tomorrow! Then check in. You can do it!

Hi Patrece!

It's been awhile since I posted, but I've not forgotten you. As you know, I'm 1 year and 4 months out now and I'm really struggling... I've only lost a couple of kg in the past 4 months and it doesn't look as if I'll be making it to my goal by my vacation in August. I've been doing real good on my diet, better even than last year, but it just isn't working any more. :(
All my MS symptoms are back with a vengeance and frankly, I don't want to be unpleasant to newbies who have come with high hopes. Perhaps if I could increase my exercise it would help, but I can't, things are getting worse each day heath-wise. I'm now trying an Atkins-type diet, concentrating mostly on protein and hoping. This is my LAST effort. If I fail at this too, I'll probably give up.

I appreciate this thread and any help you can provide.

Amalia

Amalia (((HUGS))). Good to hear from you. I am so sorry your MS symptoms are back and so aggressively. You were doing so well with the remission for so long. I wish I could cure it for you.

PLEASE do not consider yourself a failure. Look at those tickers! You have done excellent. AND need I remind you that you blew away what the docotr thought you could accomplish???? WLS usually only helps get rid og 60 to 70% of excess weight, the rest is on us. You DO have some challenges that make it difficult to get in vigorous exercise ya know..

I understand your desire to continue to lose. BUT don't give up hope yet! It took me 2 full years to get to my goal weight. (Thats 8 months longer than you have had your surgery done for). You will lose slowly now, but don't give up. It is still very possible to lose. If you give up, you will eventually regain, and I know you do not want that!

You also have to remember that the meds they treat you with can contribute to weight, so you cannot fairly call yourself a failure anyhow. You have incredible odds against you lady, but look how far you have come. NOW... don't make me come to Greece and give you a good ole fashinioned butt whoopin! LOL. Seriously, I can understand your frustration, but stay with it. Even if you maintain at this point it is far better than regaining.

Lots of hugs, Love and support coming your way.

I wish you WOULD come to Greece even if it meant I would get a whoping! LOL

OK back to my almost all-protein diet *sigh*

Ohhh How I wish I could come too!

Protein is gooooooood for the muscles! Keep at it gal. I too am doing the same as you. I am doing the NEW ATKINS induction phase, but am reducing the fat intake. Today is day one. We shall do our best right?!?!
Hugs to you!

Patrece and my BB group.
     Hello to all. I'm having trouble with water intake. I really need it too with the heat down here in AZ. Also, Now that I'm not dizzy very often I need to increase my exercise. I do PT 3 days a week now so need to add 2 or 3 days on my own. Thanks for being here.
     Amalia, it's so good to hear from you. You know you are loved. I am sorry things are so difficult for you. Please don't give up. 
      Love and good thoughts,   Mag