My semi-triumphant return to the forums!

[TwoStepsBack 15]

Hi Everyone,

I haven't been around on the forums for quite a while now... No reason other than I haven't had much time for forum browsing, and my recovery was so good I haven't had any issues to ask you guys about!

I am now 8 months out, and doing pretty well. I've lost the majority of the weight I wanted to lose, with very little discomfort or problems.

However, recently I feel that I have "let myself go" a bit. I have about 10lb left to my goal weight, and I haven't lost any weight for at least a couple of months now. My surgeon said that he would expect me to lose a bit more yet, but it just isn't happening.

I know that if I up the exercise levels and cut out the Snacks (I have started to get into bad habits recently), then it will start coming off again and I will be able to reach goal without too much difficulty.

I just need to do it! And this is the best place to talk to people with the same issues who can support me and kick my butt into line!

Looking forward to getting to know you all again

[M2G 1,836]

Welcome back and congrats on being so close to goal!

I have struggled mostly with lots of stalls. I will lose a few pounds and then be stuck for 3 or more weeks. Then lose another lb or two and be stuck again. So it feels frustratingly slow, but I am thrilled to not be gaining. I just this week started back measuring and logging my food as I had done it sporadically in Mar./Apri/May and I think it is helping me be accountable.

It doesn't sound like you have fallen off the wagon, just need to refocus and make your weight loss a priority again. YOU CAN DO IT!

[TwoStepsBack 15]

Hi M2G! Thanks for the reply

Maybe measuring would be a good idea. I do still get people saying that they think I am losing, even though I'm not... so perhaps it is muscle weight since I took up PIlates. I can always hope!

LOL

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

It doesn't really sound to me like you're fallen off the wagon, just maybe letting your focus go other places. Why don't you join our weight loss challenge... maybe that will help with the motivation and get your focus back to that last pesky 10 lbs! You can do it!!

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/16638-4th-of-july-what-will-you-weigh/page__p__140700__fromsearch__1#entry140700

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Oh and where are my manners... WELCOME BACK!! It is nice to see you

[TwoStepsBack 15]

Hey Diva!

Good to hear from you.

The weight loss challenge is a great idea, I'll check the topic out this evening when I get back from work. Thanks!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Hey girlie! I've missed you! It's good to check in here as much as possible for support! We are all on this journey and need one another!

Today is a new start! You are sooo close to goal! I'm here for you

Lovin the new pic cute!