Loosing stopped! How to get motivated

[Trip2thin 3]

Hi there I'm new on this site but so glad I found it. I am a Texan as well and live 20 miles east of Dallas across the lake in Rockwall. Iam 17 months out started my journey at 313.5 and got down to 216 almost a 100 pound loss. While I have been happy with my sleeve. I am starting to feel like my old fat self again. I'm at a stall which I am sure is based on my lack of excercise, and watching my calories like I use too. I am up to 219 and scared to death I'm headed the wrong way. Just wonder if there is anyone out there that like me is starting to feel out of control again? Hates hates hates to count calories and diet, and who does not get a lot of excercise. Are you loosing or stopped? Would love some feedback--

[sharonintx 1,275]

Hi there and welcome. I live in Mesquite and am in Rockwall 3 nights a week at the Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo. We're neighbors:)

I'm pretty new to the sleeved life but like you I despise counting calories and my exercise habits could use some improvement.

I'm not in the position to offer advice but if you are lacking in the exercise dept you are gonna have to get the calorie intake under control. You have come too far and lost too much weight to let this go unchecked. Doesn't it suck that our relationships with and feelings about food will never truly go away? I hate that! You know what to do - mind your eating habits. I'm so happy to have a sleeve neighbor. If you'll send me a private message I'll give you my email address so we can keep in touch.

[Johnatwi 23]

I live in Mesquite as well.

[mrsnate 55]

I'm right there with you! Approaching my 1 year surgiversary and haven't lost in months. It seems I'm permanently stalled! I need to exercise and I need motivation.

[MKambalimath 92]

I've just passed my 1 yr mark and have only lost 55lbs. I have been stalled since 8 mos out. I started at 265, am currently 210. I have gotten back up to as much as 215, and down to 205, but it fluctuates all the time but never get lower. I joined a gym and started paying for a personal trainer in March, and though Ive lost 5" in the last 6 weeks, I have only lost another 4lbs. I have a lot going on in my life and am seriously stressed out. I KNOW thats why I have been making absolutely TERRIBLE food choices. Whats really freaking me out is that I can eat A LOT now. Its almost like I never had the surgery. I feel like an epic failure at this. One good thing, tomorrow I will weigh in for a contest at my gym. Part of the deal is, you have to go 3 times a week for 3 months to continue to be eligible, and theres a lot of money to win, lol, so I hope thats going to give me motivation. Anyway, you are not alone and I'd like to keep in touch to see how youre doing. Good luck to you!