Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor 1 year post surgery 65 lbs lost unhealthy life style

[unshackled 1]

I am am 39 year old female that was banded march 14 2008. ive lost 65 lbs. I live in chicago. I have stopped eating healthy and has stopped my exercise. I recently graduated from grad college and just married 6 days ago. I am at home for at least the rest of the year. I have 2 gym memberships and I am not motivated to attend. I feel tired. I started falling off from my healthy eating habits because nothig healthy would stay dowm so I started eating ice cream to get nutrients. My doctor is mean and really do not have time to talk. I got the surgery paid for by the state so I really cannot switch doctors. Since my last fill on 3 weeks ago, i am able to get the right fods down but my willpower is low. I need help. I am having a wedding ceremony august 8 2009 and I would like to be at least 25 lbs. smaller. Lord, I need help. I have never been a 12 I want to be so bad. I feel like given up. I do not know how to really use this website so could you inform me how to reply. I hope someone helps me.

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[di1138 8]

First dont give up!!!!! You have lost 65 lbs which is fantastic! Give your self credit for that. Now get rid of all bad food in the house. If you really and truley need ice cream you have to go to a place that serves individule servings BUT before you go you must get dressed, put on makeup and comb your hair! Look in the mirror and remember what you looked like before you lost 65 lbs. Yes you can have a serving but only a serving. Now make yourself do something for 15 minutes today. Walk around the block or go to the gym. I garantee if you go to the gym you will spend more than 15 minutes working out. But if you dont just do the 15. Increase it by just a minute every day. Does your gym have classes? I got sick of my regular routine and started taking classes. They have several different ones so I took one of each till I found something I liked. I am now addicted to yoga ( don't confuse it with being good at it :blushing: The good thing about the classes is that no one is looking at you. Everyone is there trying to do their own work out. Okay? you can do it...walk away from the computer, clean out the junk from the kitchen and go move your body! Promise yourself you will follow a healthy life style just for today. Then tomorrow promise you will do it for the day. If you do slide backwards DO NOT beat yourself up, just start over! I am one of those people who believes if I can do it anyone can because no one is lazier than I was! Good luck and let me know how you are doing.

[unshackled 1]

Thanks! I do not have any bad food in the house . I am going grocery shopping on Monday. I will do 15 minutes on 2marrow. I love the gym amd I had a ttrainer for free that helped me with the 65lbs. Like right now I just ate 12nuts but I want some spagetti. It is made with whole wheat and salsa. I drank some tea 20 minutews ago. I think it is my head hungry and not my body. Thanks for replying. I WILL NOT EAT TONITE!

[di1138 8]

I wonder if head hunger ever goes away. I still get it when I feel stressed. The only difference is I reach for something healthy. But even healthy food can be loaded with calories.

I am proud of you for starting again! Here is my email address to keep in touch. dhmatalas@gmail.com

[jvinciguerra1 0]

So much going on in your life. Don't be hard on yourself. We are all routing for you !

[CASSIEME1 1]

its hard take 1 step at a time. use your gym membership start with 30 minutes a day slowly build your way up use your big day as your motivatoo.u may not be a size 12 but u may be able 2 b a size less. no one can push u but u. i wish u the very best b/c i 2 struggle daily