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Hi Iris,

It's all a process. First you were learning to recognize the portions, now you are recognizing the quantity and value of what you consume... You are so right about the fact that the tools you use to be acountable do change as the road you are traveling changes.

I think that finding support in whatever form is also a way being accountable to ourselves and others. The statistics show that those who participate support groups are much more successful in their weight loss and maintenance. 

The board has been so slow and quiet lately... I'm glad to see your friendly face.

Warmly,

I do a few things:

Weigh and Measure - I'm still not comfortable with portion size and I fight a serious headhunger battle.  This helps me know I am eating enough.

Clothes - Also gave away all of my fat clothing.  I only have my current size and I can't afford to buy bigger sizes !!! :>


Go to Support group - This is important because the same people see me every month.  I know they will know if I am trying to fool them or myself.  But I also know they are the ones who will help to pull me back on track when I need it!

I know that support is a major factor in my own success to date and studies have shown that those who are active in support groups are statistically much more likely to reach and maintain their goal wieght. 

We all have to do what works for us re: accountability in general and hopping off and on the scale in specific. I know that I couldn't help but get on daily, but learned to just track my weight once a week as I was losing, but now that I'm maintaining, I find that getting on the scale daily reminds me of where I want to be and what I need to do each day to get there. 

Right before my surgery I bought a whole new collection of dinnerware and they have a beautiful wide border that surrounds most of the edge of the plate. During the first year or so I used the salad/desert plate which had an area about the size of a small saucer that was 'open' and put my portions on that. Now that I'm farther out and eat more to maintain my weight, I actually use the regular sized dinner plate, but the 'open/white' space on that plate is about the size of a small salad/desert plate, so I only put the food on the white space. While I know I'm just fooling my eye, it looks like I'm eating a more normal meal that way. Whatever... it works and I guess that's the point. We have to find something that works for us and it sounds like you have found something that works for you. 

Wishing you continued success,

Hi Lisa,

For many, the accountability that support groups provide is a major factor in their success. Actually, being active in support groups is one of the indicators of long term success. 

Wishing you all the best, 

Hi All
My name is Gina and I live in NJ. I have been over weight since 4th grade. I was the kid pick last for gym class. I have grown into myself and gown out. I have excepted my weight and lived life full tilt. I am married to a wonderful man (Ron) who love me because of my outgoing personality. I will try everything once to see if I like it and again if I do. I am very loving and giving person.

I decided to lose this weight not because I felt it stop me from doing thing, but because I so enjoy my life with my man that I didn't want it to end prematurely

I started my journey with Weigh****chers and lost 60lbs then started to gain some back. That is when I decided to look into WLS. By the time I had the surgery I had gained 30 of the 60 that I lost I have now lost a total of 100lbs from my highest of 318 and 78 with the lap band. I slip sometime and lose my way but the path is well lighted and easy for me to get back on with this band.

Thanks for read and supporting.