Hi all,

I was sleeved 3/24/11 and lost 60 pounds from the start of my journey. I fell short by about 30 pounds and would love to start towards making it. It just seems that nothing is working right now......including my brain! I could care less about EATING Protein but don't have a problem drinking it (shakes, etc). I am setting a new goal of 30 pounds by March 2016. Need some help! My journey started at 251. Got as low at 192, but now steady at 203. Would love to get myself to at least 170.

How can I jumpstart the second leg of my journey?

Edited August 9, 201511 yr by sk8lady

I would suggest that you make an appointment with your NUT.

Focus on the basics: reaching your Protein and Water goals as well as exercising.

Some people have mentioned the 5:2 program is a great way to restart weight loss when you've gained, a few vets have mentioned this.

I don't know anything about it but you can google it or maybe search on this site to see if it's a viable option for you.

Good luck!

First thing I would focus on is ... are you really READY to lose weight again?

It's always very difficult (for me) to commit to weight loss if my head isn't in the game.

Once you are committed to weight loss it's not complicated or mysterious. You know what to do:

Eat lots of Protein

Eat 3 meals a day

Eat protein first.

Drink 8 glasses of Water daily

Minimize starchy, highly processed carbs.

Track what you eat / drink (I can't lose weight if I don't do this)

Exercise more and regularly (including walking / cardio)

Eat slowly, chew well

Don't drink with meals

Don't graze

Remove from your house crap food you shouldn't be eating.

Put a weight ticker up here and be accountable for your results

If you have emotional triggers consider therapy / counseling and build some healthier responses