I had a bit of a reality check this morning--I have lost 6.5 lbs in the last 12 months. That sucks! Thank goodness I'm getting a fill tomorrow and already set out my plan. Talk about needing to re-focus!
In the beginning, I said all the right things about "knowing it's just a tool" and "I don't expect the band to do all the work for me", etc. But, I will admit that I actually expected that the band would to 99% of the work. I thought I could just sit around and let it tell me what to do. I was soooo wrong.
On the other hand, I still feel like I have made progress. Think of all the weight I didn't gain! Also, I've learned a lot about myself and have truly begun the process of changing the way I think about food.
And, I actually stopped hiding from the camera! (I think I even posed..happily..on purpose a few times.)
PS Because I don't like being a "Negative Nelly" I want to point out that I have lost 2 lbs this past week! I also started walking every morning (1-2 miles). Coincidence? I think not.
4 comments:
You know what, I totally agree!! I too said all the right things and thought I believed them, but the last year has been the same for me.
You are making great tracks to get back in the right direction :o) Congrats on that!!
I fully believe that weight loss with the lap band has multiple phases. 1st-is the part where just having the band results in weight loss. Some of us get to ride that phase longer than others. The 2nd phase is when you have to really get connected with what/how much you are eating and how much you are working out. That is when the really hard work begins-- sometimes it takes a while to accept that you have entered that 2nd phase and map a plan. Sounds like you are on your way. I had a 6mos plateau that started around this time last year and lasted throughout the winter. I only lost 6lbs in that 6mos also. However, considering that I wasn't really controlling my eating except for the band and that I basically didn't workout at all-- I still considered it a small success.
I am so proud of you for rethinking how you see food, this is such a key to success for us addicts.
I also am thrilled you are walking, you will get it done I am positive!
I think we all do this to some extent. I think from a logical perspective, we know the band isn't going to do all the work but deep down, we still yearn for that magic wand. You've made a lot of great changes this year and I know next year will be even better!
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