priscillak

So personally I don't think you are asking too much at all. When my mom and I went on a liquid diet to lose weight, it was hard because we were trying to make this HUGE lifestyle change while the other half of our family carried on as though it wasn't a big deal. Which, looking back, hindered the progress we made. Because if your family is not supporting you by still going to fast food restaurants while you are there and not empathizing with you and your struggle, what's to stop you from easing into old habits. That's not to say tell them to stop altogether, at least not at this point, but asking them to be more considerate and maybe let you know if they are going to a fast food place so you can opt out. I've also been on the side where I wasn't dieting and my some in my family were. I made the accommodations because I loved them and wanted to support them on this journey to be the most successful they could be. If it meant not eating taco bell in front of them I gladly did it, because I stood by my support of them. I think you should have a talk with her and just explain how you need to be supported to have the best possible success because maybe she doesn't see her actions as unsupportive. Also if the whole family is trying to eat healthier why is is she going to a fast food joint anyway. I think you guys should probably sit down and have the talk again so as to clear the air and pave the way for a healthier life.

So about a month and a half ago, I was given the green light for surgery provided I hit my goal weight which was around ~29lbs. I was given a 1200 cal diet to follow, super detailed and guaranteed to have me lose at least 2lbs a week which would have me hit pre-surgery goal weight in 15 weeks. I don't know if I can.... I have been having the hardest time not only getting started but staying on track. I have been having so many setbacks, so many issues with motivation and greatest of all DOUBT. In that, if I can't get on board with this simple thing will I end up having this surgery for nothing? Becoming another one of those statistics of people who gained the weight back and failed at yet another chance to lose weight. I mean I'm losing weight and have lost 10lbs but I have been stuck at this weight for 2 weeks and have either gone back up 5lbs or stayed at this weight. I often find myself over my 1200 cal limit by about 100-200 cals sometimes way more if I'm super honest. I also am barely exercising, walking at lunch, 2-3 days a week. I just can't seem to get out of my own way and I don't know if I can do this even though I want to soo badly. OR am I just being too hard on myself and not giving myself enough compassion and understanding? Is this all just normal pre-surgery diet jitters and struggles? I just don't know and feel so confused. I want to be successful with every fiber of my being but is the struggle I'm having showing I'm not ready or is this normal?

You are all so right, I'm being super hard on myself. If this was an easy process I wouldn't be here in the first place. I guess I'm just struggling with the belief that I can do this and be successful when all the other times I haven't. But you guys are right I need to go in hopeful and also re look at my connection to food. Also most of my overage is due to just snacking too much and always feeling like I need to have dessert with dinner.