Staying focussed
The pounds are dropping a bit more slowly than in the first few months, but that’s to be expected. I’m definitely more active. I meet with Jackie twice a week, do the same workout by myself one more time during the week, go to aquafit three times a week, a bodyflow class once a week, row most everyday, and walk most everyday.
I figured out that I needed to up my game a bit when the weight loss started to slow, so that’s what working with Jackie is all about. The happy fallout from that is that I’m actually enjoying it … not so much the exercise, but the feeling of accomplishment when I’ve completed the session.
The mental part of my weight loss is a bit more difficult to deal with. It’s been said that the obese eat to medicate themselves – our drug of choice. When I choose not to overeat as I’m doing right now – obviously the lapband provides some motivation to not overeat – I find not only that I have more energy, but that I also have a great deal more difficulty staying focussed.
For example, I haven’t been able to read a book in more than two months. And most everyone irritates me – actually strike that – EVERYTHING that EVERYONE does irritates me.
This irritation phase is starting to dissipate now, after being around for about three or four weeks. And not a moment too soon.
Exercising helps stave off blowing up at everything, but the only activity that really helped was being by myself. So, thank-you one and all for putting up with me and my mood. Really. Thank-you.
I want to thank you for this blog. My life changed on September 23, 2008 when I had my Lap Band surgery. I have lost almost 110 pounds total. I am in fact a different person.
You write about me. I see the humor and the reality in all of your posts.
Your struggles are my struggles and I love that you are so frank and to the point.
Thank you for bringing this journey to life.