Am I on track?

Hey Guys.. Its been awhile since I've posted but I think I need some help.. I think I am starting to fall back into old habits and I wanna stop myself before i get too far along.. I've gained 7 lbs in a week, now I dont know if thats more from my kids halloween bag that I have confiscated or just from snacking.. It seems like I am always hungry. Ive been eating more than I used to and afraid of stomach stretching. Unfortunately, I havent had any problems that others have had with eating certain foods so I havent had "the painful Lesson" that most have. My surgery was 1/4/07 and I have lost about 125lbs since then.. Does that sound right to you guys? or should it be way more than that? HELP!?!?!?? Kimmy K.

Hey Kim, You're right on track with me, but ... I'm falling behind b/c of bad habits. I get going good again for a few weeks and lose, then eat crap and stall... rinse and repeat. I think honestly we are at the danger point right now. If you still have a lot to lose (I have about 70-80 more to go) then I don't think we can afford to cheat ... I've been coming to terms with the fact that I'm not one of the group that needed to lose 100 or 150 lbs... I needed to lose 200+, and if I want to get to goal, I have to get strict with myself again and stop trying to be "normal" lol. I'd rather be thin than normal :P But, in terms of gaining 7 lbs in a week, been there done that lol... is it perchance um... cycle related? Are you retaining water too? I'm hungry alot too, but my surgeon told me it was most likely lack of drinking... drink more than recommended... and too little protein. Guess what my goals are? hehe So back to making sure I'm getting closer to 100g of protein than 60, 80 oz of water at least and all my vitamins every day. and exercise (ugh!) which I am working on... Someone linked a 5 day pouch test a few threads back which I think I will start tomorrow to try (again! -- I feel like a darned addict sometimes) to get off carbs and back on track. Care to join me? Anyway, tag me if you need a buddy for moral support, I can use one too lol Good luck, Michele

Kim, Doh! The one thing I forgot to say is Wow! you've done great so far, 125 lbs down is amazing So after reading my other post, don't forget that ok? When else in your life have you lost 125 lbs? So wonderful job so far, and don't get down about the rest, it will take work, but you (we all) will get there! Michele

OMG Michele.. we are livin the same life!!! Everything you are going thru I am too.. slipping back into bad habits.. Oh i feel so much better knowing I am not alone.. I also have to lose 200+. Started out at 447.. isnt that crazy!?!? Already I feel like I made the step in the right direction in just deciding to have the surgery. and I do feel great being 125lbs lighter, I set a realistic goal for myself at 250, would be fine with that.. Happy to lose more, but hey.. real is real.. ya know? Please please keep in touch and let me know how you are coming along! Kim

I think we all are going through that right now. I know I find myself wanted to snack too. It's so hard not to, but I try to limit what I do snack on. Oh, with the chocolate being in the house, that was hard. I did allow myself to have a few pieces though and then I had to stop. If I have a couple of things like chips or a piece of chocolate I don't feel deprived. But just tell yourself that being thin is so much better than that chocolate!!!! Keep running the race, you can do it!!!!!!

Listen Ladies, I think we're all going through the same thing right now. The Halloween candy REALLY MESSED ME UP! Now that it's over, done and gone I can't seem to get back on track. Can't get below 180lbs to save my life. Bad habits will always be hanging over our heads, but I guess like anything we'll have to learn to get around them. We need each others support.