I am currently at a standstill with my weight. I know that I am capable of losing more weight but I keep falling off the wagon here and there. What do I do to get back on track?

Hi bnice

Have you been tracking your food intake. I use my fitness pal and it really helps me track and reflect on what I am eating. I am only 5 weeks out so hopefully some vets can give you more insight as well.

Before I had my surgery, just two months ago, my psychiatrist suggested that I put notes around to remind me why I wanted to do this. My notes say things like "breathing" and "walking" and "pain". All three are considerably better and I hope will continue to improve.

What were your motivations to start? Remind yourself.

Also whenever I have a long-term goal, I forgive myself when I make a mistake and then make a list of the things I need to do to complete the task.

Good luck!

Tracking is a huge benefit. When I don't track, I lose track.

1. Honesty with yourself. Get on the scale and weigh.

2. Accountability. Put your ticker up here. Share a bit more of our weight journey here.

3. Find and use your resources. I assume you were under a doctor's care earlier. Make an appointment with the doctor and keep it. Return to your support group. (My surgeon told me that the people who are most successful long-term with WLS are those who stay connected to their doctor's program / nutritionist / exercise person / support group.

4. Focus on the future. The past is over and, frankly, it does not matter at all. Today matters. Tomorrow matters. Everybody's in the same boat on that front.

5. Give yourself a big hug for caring about yourself. Self-love is the best gift we can give ourselves.