I am the kind of person where a little competition goes a long way. I am also the kind of person where I do better when someone holds me accountable. In theory, the weekly Weight Watchers weigh in was supposed to do that - hold me accountable in front of a stranger. But I always had the same pattern: sign up, work hard, lose weight for a couple of weeks, get bored with counting points, gain weight, stop going. No one from Weight Watchers ever called me and said "Hey Molly, where were you last week?" My two daily observations about the band:
1. I have to go to the doctor. I have to go and get weighed and talk to the nutritionist and get my fills. Talk about being held accountable.
2. The band is supposed to work. It is supposed to set my limits. Whether I step on a scale or sign up for some program, the band is always supposed to be working.
At my nutritionist appointment this week, she basically implied that IF I am making decently healthy food choices and NOT losing weight, then the band needs adjustment. And I realized, yet again, that I have a permanent partner in this journey. My friend the band is partially responsible - that we are supposed to work together to achieve my goals. So, instead of KNOWING that no one will call and say, "What's up girl? You didn't show up." - I actually have to accept that I have an entity that says "Even if you don't show up, I am going to set some limits." It feels really good - and different.
I've been following your journey since you were banded. It is apparent to me that you GET the process and how it is different from other weight loss attempts and/or programs. Your comments about WW are spot on!
ReplyDeleteI am in the beginning of the process, waiting on insurance approval and testing to be schedule. You are a light for me to follow, each success or setback a step forward! Thanks!