How to stay motivated

[Tonya Miller-Goodman 20]

I so down these days I been in the 180s since march I am so not moving on the scale my diet is still a high Protein and I work out 4-5x weeks. Does any one have any tips on how I can get the scale moving again?

I was banded on 11-26-12 so I'm 5months out staring weight 253lbs pre-op weight 236lbs

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

My weight doesn't change much at all but the inches have and that looks good to me. I weigh myself too many times a day. If I only did it when I see my doctor I would be thankful. Is that your problem, the scale?

We just have to remember we didn't get fat in a few months so the weight doesn't come off fast either. Good luck.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Do you track your calories? That is the easiest way to make sure you're not eating too much (or too little) without realizing it. Weight loss is basic math: When you consume less calories than you burn, you lose. Tracking calories makes it easier to do that.

[Tonya Miller-Goodman 20]

Yes I do track my calories but not as consist as I could be something to work on. I don't own a scale because I would drive myself crazy weighing myself ever sec of the day I only weigh weekly with my trainer

[wannawearabikini 9]

If you have a trainer than that's a great start!! If you think you're eating too much, be sure to get a fill. Being in the greenzone was and is still key to my success and many others I know. You're doing great! Keep up the good work! It will pay off...slowly but surely!

[Bandswillmakeherdance 4]

I totally feel you. I'm in the same boat. I was banded in December 2012 and started at 250 now I'm just hanging at 235. I had my third fill last month and finally started to meet restriction. I got a personal trainer and workout 3-4 times a week and I track my calories on MFP. I'm trying to stay motivated but I feel so disappointed.

[kca1fan 326]

These are all things I have read on here.

1 Increase or decrease calories. Not eating enough will slow your weight loss.

2 are you losing inches? If so you are losing.

3 Increase exercise or maybe change it up. That doesn't sound like the problem though.

4 Increase or decrease carbs.

when I started writing this there were about 20 things in my head and now I have lost it. Just remember everybody hits plateaus. As long as you are following your program you should start to lose again. You can do this!!!