Has anyone been slacking like I have been for the last 3 months? I have been slipping back into my old habits and I need to get out of it. I'm also trying to start a family as well, but I think it's smart if I lose 40 more lbs before I do that. I have had no motivation recently.

What is it you are doing that you feel you are slipping into your old ways ?

I see in your signature you were banded in May, and had one fill 1 month later in June, which was 7 months ago.

I was also banded in May 2011. I don't feel like I'm slipping into my old ways but I have stalled for the past 2 months and am getting a little discouraged because I am trying everything to jump start this plateau and it's not working. It does make me wanna just pig out and say the hell with it sometimes but for now I'm hanging in there!

I was also banded in May 2011. I don't feel like I'm slipping into my old ways but I have stalled for the past 2 months and am getting a little discouraged because I am trying everything to jump start this plateau and it's not working. It does make me wanna just pig out and say the hell with it sometimes but for now I'm hanging in there!

Well, welcome to the club. Everyone goes through those spells, and everyone will have a explanation.

But one thing is for sure, you have to be patient and it will eventually pass.

I too have been slacking the last few months. Went on a trip to Europe in Oct. then it was Thanksgiving, then Christmas. 30 pounds later uggg. I was in a pattern of depriving myself (ultra low carb, low fat, low cal, high protien diet) and then bingeing. Can now excersise again, had to take a break after surgery. That has helped me get back on the right track. I also decided not to have such a strict eating plan. I have introduced a bit more fat and some healthy carbs (whole grains, starchy veggies, beans). I 'm on my third day, so far so good. My only issue has been eating too many nuts and too much cheese. Cut back on that yesterday and the scale moved.

During the holiday (Nov-Dec) I stalled on my weight loss too. I didnt gain much (maybe two pounds) and while that doesnt seem much to me it was a lot. I had to reflect on why I wasnt loosing. I put off excercise until tomorrow and I snacked between meals. I dont regret it because I think the whole process is a learning experience. So once the kids got back to school I got back to putting me on the list. I work out even when I dont want to. I make myself go to the gym and if after 20 minutes I am still not feeling it I tell myself I can leave. I havent had a fill since October and was beginning to think maybe I needed one and told myself to wait until February after a month of listening to my body. I am now three weeks in and I am down 4 pounds and I actively look for signs that my body is full. (I ignored them during the holidays must have been that loud Christmas music) So I dont think that I need a fill at all I just needed to clean my ears.

I've had 5 fills since May. I snack in between meals. I haven't been drinking water like I should' I've been drinking lots of coffee. I eat more than I should per meal. I've stayed the same weight and I know it's my fault. I don't go to the gym as often as I should, but when I do go I workout for min of 30 minutes. I would love to lose 40 lbs by the summer time which is very doable and I know I can do it. Plus it will be good for trying to conceive.

i haven't been as strict as I was and I definately could become more dedicated that's why i am spending a lot more time on here and talking to other banded people

I slacked through out the holidays and am just now starting to get back on track. I managed to maintain without gaining anything but now I'm ready to see the scale start moving again. I want to lose at least 40 pounds by summer so I can wear a swimsuit without being embarrassed. For the past few days I have been drinking my water like I'm supposed to and as of today I am eating right again. Now all I need to do is add in some exercise (which I am planning on going to work out in the morning). Good luck to everyone. Let's all kick our own behinds to stick with it!

I guess you could call it slacking,,, I'm only 1/2 filled, but trying to stay under 1200 calories Daily. and Pretty much doing so.

But I have had surgery wich has kept me out of the Gym ! , and will for a long time. 2 more surgeries are in line. few!

So with no working out, and the body retaining water to heal the surgical site. I new there would be a gain,

I went to the surgeons office for a 2 week check up, and I about flipped out and fell off the chair...

10Lbs. in 2 weeks ! That shot my blood preasurer rite up. 163/90, the pain was going to do it, but that helped it climb.

That night I new it was water because it started coming of, all night long, and hasn't stopped yet. So it will come off.

Even though I know it's do to the Surgery. I refuse to make excuses.

So I went rite back to the basics, and there I'll stay...

Also I'll see my new surgeon Thursday for a fill...