Originally my goal was to lose 85 pounds by my first band-iversary. I've now changed my goal, and would like to lose 65 pounds by my first band-iversary. I'm really struggling. Does anyone else feel this way? I can't find a support group meeting that fits my schedule, so my Mom suggested I join Weight Watchers. I can do okay for a few days or a couple weeks, but after that it seems like I lose all control again. I'm now wearing a size that's 4 sizes smaller than what I was wearing, but my weight keeps fluctuating. Sometimes I lose a pound in a week, sometimes my scale tells me I've gained 4 pounds overnight.

Can anyone give me some advice to help me stay motivated. My Dr's office is not supportive either.

Thanks for the help!

This sounds corny... but I try to go back and think about all the reasons I wanted the surgery in the first place. I also think about all the things I want to do once I get to goal, and how I will feel on that day. Another thing I have found really helpful is this question: Did I do everything TODAY that I could in this weight loss journey? Loosing weight is a long process, and can be overwhelming to think of this over such a long period. So to break it down to a daily basis makes me work out a bit harder, and eat a little healthier. Simple, but it works for me:) Good luck!

If you haven't already, I recommend you take your measurements. During the times when my weight fluctuates most, I notice I am losing inches.

Try not to weigh yourself more than 1-2 times a week and as another poster suggested take your measurements once a week. I strongly believe in keeping a food and exercise log, I refer to it frequently especially when the scales are being strange .

Best wishes,

Mimi

Thank you all so much for your replies! And MellaBella, I really like your mantra!