help staying on track

[skinnymonkey 0]

i was banded in Oct 2010. i have lost 59 lbs. i keep going up and down 5 lbs the last 2 weeks and i am getting very fustrated....when i get fustrated i eat....i have lost interest in working out...its like it is not moving fast enough. Anyone have any good ideas on how to get back on track and jump start weight loss.

[Sombra1718 55]

I have not been banded yet so I can't tell you anything about the band but I have always been good at keeping my workouts interesting. It sounds like you have been doing the same work outs? Maybe you need to look at other ways to work out. Go get a workout dvd that teaches you to dance at the same time. Swimming can be very fun or learning to swim if you don't know already. Sometimes you can join swimming groups which helps you be motivated. Walk in different places than you already have. Try the different classes they give at gyms. I like to watch tv when I use my equipment...so I don't get bored staring at the wall. Getting competitive makes things way more interesting. Hope that gives you some ideas for the exercise part.

[zeniada 9]

i was banded in Oct 2010. i have lost 59 lbs. i keep going up and down 5 lbs the last 2 weeks and i am getting very fustrated....when i get fustrated i eat....i have lost interest in working out...its like it is not moving fast enough. Anyone have any good ideas on how to get back on track and jump start weight loss.

Have you thought of trying the 5 day pouch test? http://www.5daypouchtest.com/

I have heard good things about it, it may help you break that 5 lb mark...

Good Luck

[summer134 23]

I'm feeling the same way. I've lost 59 pounds from preop diet til now. And I literally have been losing/gaining in the same four pound range since Christmas. I was doing so well tracking everything, exercising, etc. And I'm totally at a stand-still now. I have my six month follow up with my surgeon Friday and am scheduled for a fill next week, hoping that will help. I'm in the middle of the five day pouch test (day three of five) so we'll see how that helps. Doesn't help it's my TOM either. I think sometimes we just need a boost to get going. Let me know if you want someone to be accountable to! I'm so willing to help out people in the same boat!

[skinnymonkey 0]

i so need someone to be able to talk to ....feeling pretty alone these days with it. How are you doing with the 5 day thing....thank you everyone for the great advice....keep it coming...i NEED help