I NEED ADVICE!!!!

I need a JUMPSTART program or something... I've gained over TEN POUNDS!!!!!!!!! I'm FREAKING OUT Yes I'm lascivious with my eating. I realize these things: I eat "normal" portions now I do NOT measure anymore I do NOT drink my daily water allowance I'm drinking 2-3 POTS of coffee a day I eat carbs/starches over protein I do NOT count protien anymore I eat JUNK JUNK JUNK Now, what I need is a good ASS WHOOPING and I need an outlined program... someone please tell me how or IF we can lose again. Is my pouch stretched to the max? Can I lose weight again? I'm SO worried... oh yeah, and I haven't taken my vitamins in TWO MONTHS I re-read this over and over and I cannot believe how out of control I have become. HELP! ~B~

Good morning, Boy can I relate to what you are saying. You say you need an outlined program. Maybe you can do Weigh****chers. I know we have been there, done that. The good thing about ww is the accountability, which you seem to need right now. I know that you have not "ruined" everything. It is still there, just needs a little help. First thing you need to do is start taking your vitamins. That's the easiest. Next, start measuring again and go back to basics...protein first, vegetables, fruit then carbs. If you can, go to fitday. Lastly, you can email me or call me. I would be happy to be an accountability partner. Good luck. I care. Linda

I completely understand!!!! Ok, so here's my story: Got crazy at Halloween~candy candy candy! I had been down to 150, but was maitaining nicely around 155 for months, but then before I knew it I was at 164!!!!! I flipped out and literally jumped back on the wagon! What a wake up call! I quit the junk food cold turkey~sucked for the first few days but then I felt physically and mentally better. I never gave up on the exercise so I just stuck with that and kept my water intake at 100oz daily. I went back to basics~pushing protein first. Well, as of today I weighed ina t 150.8~WooHoo! So, YES! It can be done! You CAN do this! Be sure to get back to your vits too~that's so important to our overall well being!!! Good Luck and keep us posted on your progress! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Blondie I am so with you on this one! I've discovered that I can eat candy. On the positive side, I do dump on candy... occasionally... Not often enough as far as I am concerned. I have gone from 122 to 142. I 'm 12 pounds over where I want to be. I need a good a$$ whooping as far as I am concerned. I am going back to the gym! I am going to eat right. I am eating right! None of this New Year's resolution for me! I know what I need to do and I am going to just do it!!!! I am also forgiving myself for eating "normally" and enjoying food once again. I know that I need to do this. Otherwise, I will just keep beating myself up and I will get nowhere. I know I need this board to help me get back on track. What about it guys? Anyone have an idea as to how we can help each other? Dianne

Sad to say but I am right with you.. I have gained 23 lbs since my last visit with my surgeon.. She was so disappointed that I had gained 10 lbs then... I truely dread my visit next month.. I know that I am eating all the wrong foods but I just don't have the motovation or will power to stick to my diet.. I do get my vitamins in most days of the week but other than that I am terrible about eating the right foods and getting my water in.. I have been stuck on iced cappocinoes for so long that I can go all day and have them instead of eating... I make them with milk and now sugar don't bother me like it used too... Sometimes I get a little nausues but other than that I am fine.. No dumping or anything of the like... I know what I am to follow my surgeons orders and do exercises but I am just too lazy somedays to even get dressed.. I can't believe that I went threw surgery to just turn around and end up the same ole me again... Just makes me thinking about it.. No one can change me but me.. We need to start today before it is too late... Good luck..

Hi Julia. Your post made me so sad. You haven't done anything unchangeable~you've just made some bad choices. Nip it now while its 23lbs instead of 53lbs. You CAN do this! You had wls and lost xxx amount of weight~23lbs is nothing in the scheme of things!!!!!! Please know that we're all here in your corner rooting for you!!!!!!!! Good Luck and keep us posted on how things are going for you! Tracy B

Oh Blondie I am so sorry... I know EXACTLY where you are coming from. I am about 24 lbs heavier than I was when I got pregnant in Feb 2006. During my pregnancy I had horrible cravings at first for avocados and olives. Then it progressed to cookies and doughnuts... eeck... Im telling you... once you get sugar in your system its like a drug addict that has been clean for a while and then they just "try it once" for old times sake// WHAM! you crave sugar again after all the time that you have been without it. I hate to say this... but it makes me feel a little better that there are some of you that are on the same boat as me. We should be each others support system. Any of you guys please feel free to email me anytime. [email protected] I really need the support as well. Thanks for listening!

B~ we all know where your coming from cause we've all been there. For me this was the point I knew I had to alter somethings. I started working on personal devlopment and working the mind from the stand point of being healthy and staying that way. I also discovered Herbalife. It's nutrition and vitamins that we can actually absorb. Love the stuff and have been the healthiest since I have started this journey. Let's get you and everyone else back on track! We can do this and we will! It's a new year let's start fresh from where you are now and not where you have been. If anyone wants some motovaition or anything at all my email is [email protected] Take care and let's go! Michelle