Need some support

[xraymomma 19]

I'm 3 1/2 months post op down to 165 from 227. This week I have really gone back to bad habits. I've been snacking on carbs at night and not exercising. I need to get back on track and just need some encouragement. Thanks!

[BarnGirlWK 98]

62 pounds in 3 1/2 months?? Wow! I can't tell from your showing information how far you are from goal (I suggest you add more information like what kind of surgery you had, your goal weight, your height, etc.), but regardless of how close you are to goal, that is a very rapid weight loss for 3 1/2 months. I'm five months out and have lost only about 50 pounds since surgery, with no weight loss in more than two months.

Okay, you are aware that you have made some choices this week that aren't in keeping with your overall weight loss goals. All is not lost. Here you are asking for help and support, so there's a pat on the back for that.

So, what else is going on in your life that is keeping you from your exercise goals? The carbs one can be remedied by getting them out of your environment so that they are not there to reach for.

Perhaps, your body is reacting to such a drastic weight loss? (and maybe so are you?) and wants to put the brakes on for a minute?

You are doing so great with your weight loss. You've come a long way in a short time. Enjoy it. Remind yourself of why you opted for surgery and what your overall goals are.

And have a few sips of Water before choosing a snack that isn't in keeping with what you had planned.

Forgive yourself this moment. Tale a deep breath. And continue. You are doing great!

[Pac-woman 325]

Grab one of your "fat pants" and hang it up somewhere. Ask yourself, do you want to be in those again? Or better yet, get an old picture and remember how you felt in that picture.

[xraymomma 19]

Thanks for your replies. I am not sure if this sudden loss in focus is hormonal, emotional, physical etc. I was doing so well so I think I will keep a photo near by to remind me of why I got the surgery in the first place. I'm 5'3 and my goal is 145lbs so I'm only 20 away. I need to focus on the prize

[Sherrill 0]

Sounds like a great result so far! If you're not already, start keeping a log of what you're eating and when you're exercising. It helps keep me a little more disciplined. I'm 2.5 months out, and have lost 50 pounds...with another 30 or so to go. Good luck!