Help

I need some help. I have lost 107 pounds. My mind is taking over. I recently had a death in the family since then. All I want to do is eat. I don't get sick on anything. Its the grazing. I need help any suggestions. I have been trying to find snacks that are better for me but will also keep me satisfied. I have not gained but I have not lost. Thanks Tina

Tina, I understand totally. We also had a death in the family last week, my mom has been in the hospital, and the list goes on. It seems everything hit at once. I feel a little bit overwhelmed. The last two days I have been grazing too. My problem has been carbs. I still don't know if I dump and have a fear that I will so sugar items hasn't been a problem. But I can eat bread, chips etc with no problem. I may not be able to eat large quantities but with grazing we sure can eat more than normal since surgery. I'm trying to get the carb items out of the house, keep myself busy. If stres****s, I go for a walk. Most of the time when I walk I take our dog with me. She loves all the exercise and being out and about instead of being in the house. I also am keeping healthy, good choices in the house. I found that I can eat part of an apple if pealed first. The apple is satisfying and filling. Hope things get better for you too. Let us know what you find helps you. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Mary

Hey Tina and all. I am in the same boat,, My mind wants to eat al the time. Dh been sick and I am having depression,, So the old food *friend* is showing its ugly head.. the last 2 days have been bad so I have decided today is a new day and I will not let *MR. Food* do his work on me.. lets all ban together and kick his sorry A$$ out the door.. I am going to get busy today and find something to do besides eat. whis me luck , it might even help the depression, cant hurt, Hugs to all Mary-133

I can sure understand the grazing and I've not had any crisis at all. I just feel good, life is busy and the old habits are so easy to slip into. Also, at times, I find that I can eat quite a bit and have to be careful to make proper size choices. I've not seen that it has impacted my weight loss at all, but still..... I know I need to get motivated to exercise, but instead I started college last night and now have something else that will take up my time. Why didn't I take up running like Linn? It's healthier, easier and cheaper! Go figure. I have also noticed that my protein and water intake is slipping so I've pledged myself to a much better November and so far I'm doing well monitoring both very carefully. I think most of us are just at the point where the rubber meets the road and now it's up to us to do it right. I sure don't want to go back to where I've come from. Keep your chin up and hang in there with all of us...We'll make it together. Julie -93

I have lost 114 pds and am in the same boat as you. I had a majory death in my life back in august. I lost my 15 year old sister in a tragic accident. Since then all I want to do is eat eat and eat!!!! I really don't dump anymore and pretty much can eat anything (very very scary). I am trying to get back on track and its very hard. It doesnt help when I've been on the road for business for the last four weeks. I've read on the boards about people doing just protein shakes for two weeks (supposedly it resets the dump meter and shrinks the stomach somewhat). I don't want to get back to my old ways and get into trouble again. I don't want to be one of those people who gain all the weight back (that scares me a lot). As people have said before WE DID NOT HAVE BRAIN SURGERY JUST STOMACH SURGERY!!! I am seeing a shrink and that does help somewhat. I do try and work out now, whether its taking a dance class or going to the gym. Increase your excersise and stop grazing. Start writing down everything that goes into your mouth!!! Grazing is usually done unconsiously and u might forget that u ate something. Good luck we all need to support eachother