head hunger Vs the "I wants",,,,,

I dont come here as often as I should. I see people that Have lost so much more than me and it can be discouraging. I know that this surgery is not a magic pill, its a tool. I just have such trouble. Im surprised by how often I'm hungry. I kind of thought I would not deal the my issues to the same degree as the past. Truth is its harder now. I can only eat a small amount but then I'm not satified. I still feel hungry even when I know my pouch is full. Its hard, and frustrating. I'm 10 mos out and have only lost 70 pounds. I walk, and use resistance for muscle training but I think my snacking is getting out of controll. Once a week I "treat" myself to a pepermint mocha from starbucks but other than I'm pretty good. I snack on sliced beef, string cheese, yogurt, or jerky I know for the most part its not really what I'm eating its the fact that I graze all day. for exaple I'll get scram eggs for breakfast @ work, (good right eggs=high protien) Of course I can only eat a lil bit but after a while I can eat a lil bit more. ARG!!! just wanted to share my frustrations with myself to you all.

Hi Elsa, Don't beat yourself up to hard. I think we are all going through the same thing. I can eat alot more now and do. I ate almost a whole ham and cheese omelette and two slices of toast for lunch today. I snack on almonds and grapes. I try very hard not to eat for atleast 3 hours between meals... Which is what we're supposed to do.. eat small meals every 3 to 4 hours. How far are you from your goal weight? I've only lost 90lbs...but I only have about 20 lbs more to go. Anna

Hi, I too feel discouraged sometimes. I have lost 75lbs so far. I would have hoped for a few more, but when I stop and think how I felt this time last year, I feel like a whole new person. I have droped from a size 24 to a 12! There will always be people who have lost more or lost faster than me, but I tell my self that I am doing just fine. I will never go back to the way I was. I also find myself grazing. I cant seem to get my brain and my pouch to agree on anything. My pouch feels full, but my brain says it wants more. My brain tells me that I need to wait for another hour or so to eat, but my pouch is grumbling for food. It is something that I need to work out. Like I said, I will not go back to my old ways. I have come to far to turn back now. Its ok to vent and share your frustrations, thats what we are here for.... Vent on!

Elsa, Good to see a post from you. I have been thinking about you. We have all been posting alot about this lately. Are you keeping a food journal or using Fit Day? It really does help for me to let me know where I stand. It helps me to NOT graze so much if I can see how many calories, carbs and fat it is that I have consumed. Look at it this way, at least you are making good choices of WHAT to eat! It could be worse. Stay in touch. Leeanne