I've not been exercising this week. I'm just really tired. While I know that it is a vicious circle - too tired to exercise which makes you even more tired because exercise creates energy - I don't know how to get myself out of this funk!
Hey Mandy-
A family member had surgery and I've been busy helping out, so I'm a little scattered. I've been following this topic through the subscription I set up, but forgot to post to your last reply. I think I actually didn't know what to say to encourage you. It is super lame that your sister and yours weight loss don't match, but if you're like me the reason you took such a drastic measure is because you had a more difficult time than others losing weight?
Personally, I have bipolar disorder and this last episode lasted about 10 weeks. Usually they last about 3 weeks and I gain 10 lbs. With the lap band and this extended episode I only gained 6 lbs but have been able to drop almost all of it within a week. This is why I opted for the band. I hoped it would slow the weight gain during bad times and help me get back to where I was quicker. It's good to feel those collar bones again. Now that I'm on the good side I need to get my butt in gear.
Also, I know of a local here that had the band 3+ years ago and dropped immediately like we all did but didn't get past that because she became addicted to ice cream. However she didn't gain it back. About 6 months ago she buckled down and is almost to goal. That is what I love about the band. We don't regain what we've lost and if we fall off we can always get back on.
If you're exercising you're doing the right thing. Your body may just be adjusting.
Hi Michele!
So, it's been a week and a half. How's everything else going besides the exercise? Have you lost since the surgery?