Great Idea - I will do it right now !!

Hi

I am Janet and I am a recovering food addict :wink2:

I was banded 7/17/07 - My starting weight was 250 - I'm 5'4

Today (just over 10 months out) I am 154 - size 8 pants (was 18/20) Medium tops (was 22/24)

I got banded as I wanted to extend the years that I have left on this planet and to do that I knew that I needed to lose weight.

The band has been the tool I needed. For the first time in my life I have been able to achieve this goal (actually getting to my goal weight)

If you want a buddy - support - help - suggestions - Please feel free to call upon me - I will gladly share my journey with you - the journey is still on going and by helping you I will be helping me (staying motivated and accountable) and then one day you can pay it forward and help someone else.

I searched out help in the search bar and this convo came up. I am looking for someone to help and support me . I had lapband three years ago and have gained back all the weight. I admit I was never totally committed. I thought I was, but now when I think back I was always trying to "beat the band". Now I am 220 lbs and feel so , well putting it mildly. I am just disgusted with myself and need help. I can not do this alone.
I started yoga and I love it and can do alot of it. except my stomach gets in the way and it hurts. I really feel like I can commit to doing yoga and ride a bike as well as some weight training. I just really need to get back to losing and being accountable. I need to get a fill and hopefully a support situation. I'm just so depressed about myself. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am desperate.
Thank you.

I searched out help in the search bar and this convo came up. I am looking for someone to help and support me . I had lapband three years ago and have gained back all the weight. I admit I was never totally committed. I thought I was, but now when I think back I was always trying to "beat the band". Now I am 220 lbs and feel so , well putting it mildly. I am just disgusted with myself and need help. I can not do this alone.

I started yoga and I love it and can do alot of it. except my stomach gets in the way and it hurts. I really feel like I can commit to doing yoga and ride a bike as well as some weight training. I just really need to get back to losing and being accountable. I need to get a fill and hopefully a support situation. I'm just so depressed about myself. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am desperate.

Thank you.

Indenial,

I received an email last night that you posted on our old thread. Exercise is excellent for blowing steam, relaxing, finding mental balance. My biggest struggle was the mental balance. Moderating our food is truly what brings the weight down. Exercise provides the mental power to moderate. Tackle food planning and see how it goes when you completely surrender the "cheating". You will be so thrilled with the success you find, that you will build a stronger desire to stop "cheating".

My strongest weapon to lose the weight was success stories. Ever notice how motivated you feel after you watch someone share their success? You can get that feeling everyday from youtube and other sites that share stories. I watched everyday to maintain motivation. Motivation, food, exercise and sleep. Maintain them all.

I need to update my profile here. I lost 140lbs, 50% of my body. I am normal BMI now and have been for 2.5 yrs. Prior to surgery I was on disability, depressed, suicidal and anxious. I never expected more from life. I am now the head RN of my hospital, I manage critical care patients and the staff. I speak publicly giving inspirational speeches. I am the rock of my family. When tragedy hits I am the counselor that keeps everyone getting up, eating and trying.

JeweI,

jeweljolyn on YT

Goodness this looks like a old post. Are you still mentoring???

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