I am really really struggling. I was rebanded in March due to a slip. From January when they unfilled me until now I have gained 40 lbs. I know that the last 15 -20 I lost in November thru January was b/c I could not eat ANYTHING. I developed really bad habits and have continued to make poor choices. I have started exercising. 20 minutes on exercise bike and about 10 minutes w/ resistance bands. Not a lot, but am building up. I have about 4.5 cc in my new band.

I wish I could regain that drive and focus I had the first time around. I was down 90 lbs. at one time. Tomorrow I am going away w/ my friends for the weekend and we will be outing out a lot and Snacks will be abundant. So hard.......

How do you get your head back in the game?

The best thing you can do if at all possible is to hire a fitness coach/personal trainer. It is worth the money in every possible way.

I went thru something similar to you and gained 30 pounds. Having a PT is what got me back on track when I got restriction started. She makes busting your (my) butt a positive thing and is very supportive in all areas, not just exercises.

I am glad to see you posting again but sorry you are having troubles.

Mimi

Thanks, that is not a financial possibility. I am just making myself "do it". I hate every minute of it. I just finished working out this morning knowing the weekend will not afford itself to much exercise. I had a good fill on Wednesday (1.2) and it seems to be helping. I keep singing that HS Musical song "Get Your Head in the Game" to myself. LOL

Tracy,

How about looking for a support group in your area? Also, meet up.com (all one word) might have some exercise groups that you can attend and make some friends who will push you to exercise. You're only 40 pounds from goal - me too and I am exercising intensely 6 days a week because I am training for a triathlon. Maybe sign up for a 5k and start training. There are free podcasts called "Couch to 5K" that are run/walk type lessons that get you running 5k in eight weeks.

I find it is much harder to lose now that I only have 40 left to go so I am trying to focus on getting fit instead of losing weight.

You can do this!