I am 8 months out. I have been slacking so bad lately. Is it too late to start again? I have 35ish pounds to lose before I am at my goal. I just feel like starting now is going to be like when I was 300 lbs and trying to lose weight. HARD! I can eat a lot more than I could 6 months ago. I knw I can tolerate the bad stuff, therefore I occasionally partake. I know I need to limit my "bad" days and stick to a work out plan but...I still hate the gym. I deal with these insecurities that I think are making me sabotage myself. Example...I tell myself Im going to fail anyways so why bother working so hard?? Horrible thoughts. I have a rational side that knows this is within my control to make sure I do not fail...but I have that dumb voice in my head always telling me Im not good enough.

I think I need therapy. Good God!!

Sorry I strayed from the topic a little. I just want to know; has anyone had a month or 2 (or 4) where they kind of slacked off, came back into it, and saw some great results???

Thanks All

Ali

The sleeve gave us the tool to do what we thought was impossible. Now that we know it is possible if you slip, you still have that tool. Stay strong and go back to the basics of what you have learned. You are not starting over, but continuing on in your journey. I have no doubt that you will make it no matter how long it takes. Stay strong!

I'm just eight months out myself. I don't think it's over at all! I stalled for a couple of months, but recently started losing again. And I am NOT recommending anyone follow my example, but I don't do the gym at all (for several good reasons), so the only exercise I get is walking (quite a bit). You can do less than ideal things and still lose weight, so don't lose heart!! You've been doing awesome, you just need to believe in yourself.

MustangAli - we are sleeve sisters, too. I just celebrated my 8th month. I agree with all of the above posts - it is never too late to start again. And, all of the above posts are right on and give good advice.

The thing I would like to add is a way to get some help with the criticism you are giving yourself. I recommend hypnosis. It is the best way to "reprogram" your head to change long held beiefs about yourself. Your issues now aren't weight - they are some old tapes about yourself that you are playinging. Those are as hard to get rid of (or harder) than all the other bad habits we have had to change. If you find a trained hypnotist and tell him/her what your situation is, they can tailor a hypnosis session to address your issues. If the hypnotist is willing, he/she could make a hypnosis CD to have you listen to on your own to further reinforce your new "self-talk". I believe in hypnosis - and for a trained engineer - that was quite a leap. I have used hypnosis and was impressed with the changes it made in me. If you can't find a hypnostist - let me know - I know several and would help you out.

Best of luck to you.

Sharon

The thing I would like to add is a way to get some help with the criticism you are giving yourself. I recommend hypnosis. It is the best way to "reprogram" your head to change long held beiefs about yourself. Your issues now aren't weight - they are some old tapes about yourself that you are playinging. Those are as hard to get rid of (or harder) than all the other bad habits we have had to change. If you find a trained hypnotist and tell him/her what your situation is, they can tailor a hypnosis session to address your issues. If the hypnotist is willing, he/she could make a hypnosis CD to have you listen to on your own to further reinforce your new "self-talk". I believe in hypnosis - and for a trained engineer - that was quite a leap. I have used hypnosis and was impressed with the changes it made in me.

I totally agree, and I'm also a major skeptic when it comes to woo-woo stuff. I don't have a hypnotist, I've only been using a hypnotically written book that comes with a CD that I use, I can't believe the difference it makes. This is the book that I love. This is another one my friend swears by. Highly recommend!