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I haven't been on for a long time. I feel i need to go back to the roots and where I got the best support. That is my OH family. I never reached my personal goal but I did reach the goal my surgeon set for me. I have gained 15 pounds since February and I am scared. I have a lot of stress going on right now. It had gotten to the point that it was causing neck and arm pain. My doctor has put me on a medication called Lexapro to help. I need weight loss help. My personal goal was 180 and in February I was 206. I am now 220 216 most mornings.

Hi: 

 Sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time but I can definitely relate to you..I have had a significant weight regain (way more than 15 pounds) and I am just getting back on track.  The thing that I found to be my biggest challenge was grazing.  I am starting out by cutting out on the mindless grazing and it is making a difference.

Do you track your food?  If that is not something you can do, try to have set times for your meals and only eat at those times.

Are you working out?  If not, start back with a work out program and slowly build your endurance and stay consistent with your work outs.  It does not have to be a big chunk of time, you can do a 10 minute work out, three times a day for and that will do wonders.  

What about your protein intake?  Are you getting enough?  Or do you find that you are eating mostly carbs?  Cut back on some of the carbs (they make you crave more carbs and they make you retain water) and increase your protein intake.  You don't have to totally abandon carbs but make sure you are getting in your protein first.  In most cases, when you have your protien first, you will be more satisfied and not crave the carbs as much.

Are you getting in your water?  If not, increase your intake until you are getting in the recommended daily amounts (at least half your body weight)

Don't give up!  We all know what we need to do to be successful but we don't always do them all the time.  None of us are perfect and we miss the mark alot...but you know what?  Each day that you are blessed to wake up, you have a clean slate to start with...so today is a new day.....what are you going to do with it??  
One saying is that a journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step....just make one small change today and build on that each day....

And know that I am writing this not just to you but to me too!!! I am right there with you.  ((HUGS))

Good Luck....we are here if you need us!!

Steph

Hi Steph,
 I was reading your post to Swannie and it seems like we're all going through the same thing right now.  I've had a 10lb gain and I'm scared to death.  I have promised myself to get back to exercising and get back to drinking my water as opposed to Crystal Light.  CL is okay but there's nothing like water to quench your thirst and clean out the body.

Genie

I'm glad to see you again and hope that you are finding the help and encouragement that you need.

I was fortunate to easily make goal, but I can sympathize with the struggle to keep moving ahead and get rid of the fear. I am sure that the Lexapro will help with the feelings of anxiety, but the stress of trying to get back on track will only be overcome by hard work and determination from you. You can do this! Someone will always be here to help you and cheer you on when you need it...you just need to ask. We all need help sometimes...we can do this together.

I would suggest that the first things you could try would be to first- log in for Monday Morning Weigh-Ins (accountability is key!), second- start logging your food intake if you aren't already doing so (again, accountability is key!!).

~Suz