WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
hit a wall in my weight loss goal
I am not trying to diminishing my success because I am so happy and proud of myself for committing to a healthier life. I feel very good about myself these days and I am happier. Maybe I should just be patient but I am kinda getting worried. With that worry comes the pangs of old habits wanting to eat crap or stop working out. I have not done either I just keep pushing myself to keep going.
I look at the before and after pictures on this site to keep the faith. If any of you have experienced this please let me know how you pushed through.
Thanks for your advice,
holding strong
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Hi Tarcia. Those Plateaus are an Absolute BEAR. I think I hit mine longest one at about 6 months out, and was stuck there for 6 weeks. There I was locked at 204. It was frustrating and heartbreaking. I kept trying to tell myself "Ok I've lost 88bs, that's good, I can live with this" But I knew I was lying to myself. I agree with Yvonne, change up a little. surprise your body. Up your protein intake if you need to. change your food intake if you need to. Also remember You're half way there!! I Looked at your pictures. You look SO sad in your before pic, and in your after pics you look so happy! This plateau will pass, and in a year you will be helping someone get through their plateau.
MOST IMPORTANT: NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Just when the Catipillar thought the world was over
....She became a Butterfly
300+ /260/ 140 Current BMI 22.4 /No Longer a #, just were my body is Happy
Highest Weight/ at surgery/ current /Goal
I think all of us can!
lately I've been bouncing up down UP down UP...
ok now i'm waiting for the DOWN...
This week I'm up 3.5 pounds from last Sunday! it's crazy... but I think I'm beginning to figure out what's going on....
As I have gotten closer to goal... 15 pounds... I've given myself a lot more leeway... less journalling of what foods I've been taking in.
That wasn't a conscious choice... just have gotten busy with other pressing matters.
Also.... as to the more leeway... treats... have crept in..
"oh I can have that... just a little won't hurt...."
Ok... well a little won't hurt... IF it really is only a little...
Once in a while....
NOT DAILY!
So.... starting in the am... back to the gym.... back to a more closely monitored intake of both fluids & FUEL!
ah... and that is it.... FOOD IS FUEL!!!
Food is fuel not what to do when bored, tired, stressed, etc, etc.
So... it comes down to this...
WE KNOW WHAT WE NEED TO DO...
NOW WE HAVE TO DO IT!
may each and every one of us find our inner strenght to get past these challenges and move in the direction of our goals!
Judy