Falling off the wagon

When I went to see the nutritionist for my two year follow-up she was aghast that I was on the Medifast diet. She said this was the sort of thing I needed to avoid because it did nothing to teach me how to eat and made me rely on artificial food. Well, I suppose she was right. But now I'm floundering again. Last week, I gained three pounds. And this was after starting a regular walking regimen. I walk at least 30 minutes every morning before work. I need to concentrate more on my food consumption I guess. And I've been getting progressively worse about drinking during meals. Gotta stop that. Also, I've been consuming a lot of caffeine. I need to do something. 140 is the number on the scale that scares me and Wednesday it said 138. 218/208/138/110 4'11"

Hi Sheryl, I can really relate to a lot of what you are saying. I had my two year appointment last week. I have gained 10 pounds since last year. The doctor told me I would really need to make changes if I gained a total of 15 pounds. The number that scares me is 190. Today I am at 187. I still drink a protein shake once a day. I feel like I need to do it to get in more protein. I should be eating more natural protein and not have to rely on the shake, but it is so easy compaired to planning what I should eat. I have fallen back into a lot of my old habits. I am a work in progress, I guess we all are. I know we all are a lot healtier then we were two years ago. I won't ever let myselft get back to where I was, but I know I have to work at it every day. I guess it's called a journey for a reason. We just have to do the best we can each and every day. Take care, Rick

The great thing about that wagon is that we can get back up when we fall off! It's a steep climb sometimes, but well worth it! Best of luck getting back on track! It's something I constantly struggle with as well. Hugs, Stephanie

To me, food will be a lifelong struggle. There will be good days and bad days, just like with any other dysfunctional relationship. Your mind is a powerful tool as well.. You know what you need to do.

To me, food will be a lifelong struggle. There will be good days and bad days, just like with any other dysfunctional relationship. Your mind is a powerful tool as well.. You know what you need to do.