Afraid I'll gain the weight back...

[sweettea 300]

Im afaid ill gain the weight back. Has anyone else had this fear? Ive hit my goal weight, now im worried.ain the weight bac . Things

[sweettea 300]

For some reason, I'm having problems with posting. Can't see what I'm typing.

[sweettea 300]

As I was saying, things are going good. BUT I have this dreadful fear. Nightmares even.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Yup. And my worry keeps me on track.

I weigh myself every day. I weigh, measure and track my food many days (randomly, not all). I get in at least 15k steps most days along with a workout.

I stay cognizant of what I am doing and I don't lose sight of my goal -- staying at a healthy weight and keeping my body moving.

My fear keeps me honest and doing the right thing.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Yes. I have that same fear and it's because it's a real possibility. I will do everything in my power not to let that happen, but I am most certainly not cured of obesity. The longer I'm out from surgery the more aware of this I become. I used to think I finally found the secret and I had it under control for good. I've since learned that it's more me than the sleeve doing the work, and frankly, I'm not to be trusted! ????

[sweettea 300]

I'm having problems exercising. I just had a total knee replacement. No exercise in a month. I just reached my goal weight.

[sweettea 300]

My fear has me to the point that I don't want to eat. Or if I eat, it's a couple of bites.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'm having problems exercising. I just had a total knee replacement. No exercise in a month. I just reached my goal weight.

Can you swim? That's m absolute go to when I have injuries. I am a martial arts instructor. I often have injuries.

[AlanaRN 419]

I have this fear daily!!!! This is why I have yet to cheat. Not even one little bite of something bad. I'm terrified of gaining it back. Also, I'm 6 lbs from goal and it's driving me insane to get there!

[sweettea 300]

I can kind of swim. Wouldn't win any medals. There are no inside pools around here. And doctor says if I tan scar will be more noticeable.

[sweettea 300]

I'm glad I'm not the only one with this fear. Not that I wish this fear on anyone.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

SWIM girl!! It feels so good. Forget the scars and marks ... your body will feel so good with each pound lost. Good for your joints, too. Swim!!

[sweettea 300]

Well, PT did say swimming would be good for my leg. I could just lather on Water proof sunblock. I'll have to see how much it cost.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I can kind of swim. Wouldn't win any medals. There are no inside pools around here. And doctor says if I tan scar will be more noticeable.

So use sunscreen. Seriously, swimming/water exercise is great exercise for most everyone.

[sweettea 300]

I don't know why I'm so afraid. I'm now 122. I'm 3 pounds under goal weight. I think it has to do with PT. I watch what I eat, but I do cheat occasionally. Sprite soda has been my downfall. High calories, no nutritional value.