My surgery date is 1/22/09 but I want to start exercising/eating right NOW. My only problem..... lack of motivation. I'll be good for a few days or a couple of weeks, then a weekend comes and ruins everything. I didn't drink soda for three weeks... now I'm slipping it back in here and there.

What do you guys do to get motivated???????? I need a little kick in the pants!!

It seems like your habits have to change in order to be successful. I have issues with commiting to anything for very long myself. It sucks! One thing that is true about the band is that it makes you eat less. But unfortunately it doesn't give you the desire to exercies. So, if we really want to be healthier, and not just thinner, it's something we have to do. I like to join weight loss challenges on this site. I also like to do weight loss and exercise tickers. Just remember, no one is perfect all the time. Don't beat yourself up. Every day is a new day. Notice the things that set you up for failure and try to avoid them. Good Luck and keep me posted on your progress.

My surgery date is 1/22/09 but I want to start exercising/eating right NOW. My only problem..... lack of motivation. I'll be good for a few days or a couple of weeks, then a weekend comes and ruins everything. I didn't drink soda for three weeks... now I'm slipping it back in here and there.

What do you guys do to get motivated???????? I need a little kick in the pants!!

Kick in the pants time.

You should look to change your lifestyle, not just what you eat. That includes exercise. Sometimes, I don't feel like exercising, but I just grind it out, because I want to get fitter bad enough. How much do you want it? How determined are you? How much support do you get from your family and friends? Don't see exercise as a chore, but part of your normal activity. It's fun, and as you get better at it, the more fun it is. How much are you doing? Start small and slowly build up. I started with a minute a day.

Look to NSVs to reinforce your progress. It's remarkable how much effect doing up your belt one more notch can have on your confidence.

Come on, you can do this. Every minute you do is money in the bank.