Feeling Defeated and Need Modivation

[tiredoffeelingbad 3]

I've had my band since Nov. 2012. I started out great and lost 43 pounds the first 3 months. But these last few months I have done terrible. I've gained back about 10 pounds and I'm so mad at myself. What are some things you did to get back on track?

[lisacaron 5,075]

Well my friend you're doing one of them now! You’re here and you're looking for motivation!!

I have not been with my band for very long, but I would think a good first place to start is with a visit to your Dr. see if you need a fill, give yourself a kick start by going back to the beginning when you first got your band. Maybe try that 5 day reset by going back to a liquid diet for a few days and jump starting a healthy eating program.

Best of luck to you!

[Shazam 517]

Try to go for a fill, and follow the diet, but most of all exercise.

I was also banded in nov 2012. Look what you're eating. It isn't easy. The band is a tool, not magic.

Good luck

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I would start tracking your calories religiously, even if you have a bad day and cheat. It's a lot harder to "mess up" if you have to face the calorie count for your mistakes.

[soccerturtle 7]

I bought a Bodymedia Fit Link armband that I wear 23 hrs a day on my left upper arm and it tracks (remarkably accurately) my caloric intake and expenditure every day. I have an app on my iPhone that I enter all my calories eaten into and the app calculates the amt of calories I am allowed to eat per day in order to create a "calorie deficit" of 700 calories or more per week. That's what I need to burn an excess of per week to lose 1-2 lbs per week. I LOVE it! It keeps me accountable and motivated! They're kind of pricey but look on ebay instead of buying one new. Good luck and I'm sure you'll be back on track in no time! The first step is reaching out for help and not waiting too long to ask for it. 10lbs will be easy to recover from! Be proud of yourself for knowing when to ask for help/support!!

[ladymarshall 61]

I've had my band since Nov. 2012. I started out great and lost 43 pounds the first 3 months. But these last few months I have done terrible. I've gained back about 10 pounds and I'm so mad at myself. What are some things you did to get back on track?

I was banded in November also. And I'm kinda stuck and putting I'm a few pounds. Tomorrow I am starting the pre op diet again to jump start my lost again. Good luck to you!!

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[tiredoffeelingbad 3]

Update.......Thank you all for the encouraging words and tips. I'm happy to say I'm finally getting back on track and I've lost 4 pounds so far. I've been exercising more and I have an appointment next week for another fill....Hope everyone is having a great day

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

I've had my band since Nov. 2012. I started out great and lost 43 pounds the first 3 months. But these last few months I have done terrible. I've gained back about 10 pounds and I'm so mad at myself. What are some things you did to get back on track?

what gets me back on track.......looking at a picture of me (before).....at my well over 300+ self......and then i have a pic in my wallet and on my cell phone of my hub and me wearing a skirt i wore last summer...we both fit and it has room......yeah, need motivation, getting down on myself.....those 2 things snap me right out of it.......even if it seems slow, remember do you want it like it was? NOT..........good job in turning it around