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on 2/16/10 11:46 am

Topic: RE: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it

I know where you are coming from. I have a picture of my old self on my surgery day hanging up inside a locked cabinet at my desk. Anytime I need a reminder of what not to eat I look at it. I have been stuck at 230 for about a month. Still need to get those 5 more pounds gone before March 5th. Its all about will power. I will never let myself get above 250 ever again, no matter what. It would be nice if I didn't have this extra skin on my stomach, I could do without that, who knows maybe someday a tummy tuck will be affordable. It sure is nice being able to buy 1xl shirts and size 36 pants though.

lorielowrider
on 2/16/10 11:20 am - Huntington Beach, CA

RNY on 03/11/09

Topic: RE: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it

Old habits are sure hard to break. I sure can relate to your concerns. I keep weighing myself so that I don't gain, but I haven't lost either in a while. I'm concerned that I can and will eat too much, that I've stretched my pouch.
I am beginning to stress out about falling back into my old emotional eating habits and putting all my weight back on. It really scares me. I don't want to be that person again.
I also need motivation. I don't have anyone to work out with, to walk with, to talk with that's been through this and understands.
I know all I should be doing...............why is it so hard to just clamp down and get serious and do things right?
...........................should I lay down and continue? LOL
Lorie

Eliza M.
on 2/16/10 7:52 am - Santa Barbara, CA

FobiPouch on 03/11/09

Topic: RE: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it

Thanks for sharing Jimi... I took the advice that someone else left and it seems to be working. I joined the YMCA and I work out 3-4 times a week. It's helping me to be more diligent about what I eat. Being around people who care about every calorie and who are health minded seems to rub off on me. Plus working out is not easy and the heavier I feel the less I do. It's a start... LOL Keep me posted ;)

gemini73j
on 2/9/10 9:08 pm - Baraga, MI

RNY on 03/18/09

Topic: RE: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it

I need to work on getting it all in, including the water. I tend to eat too much. Just because poor choices don't make me sick doesn't mean I should make them. It's a struggle. I keep gaining and losing so I am basically the same as I was 2 months ago! It's frustrating. I know what to do but find I am not doing it. You are not alone.

Jimi

Eliza M.
on 2/1/10 9:59 am - Santa Barbara, CA

FobiPouch on 03/11/09

Topic: RE: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it

Thank you for sharing!! I've done some positive things to boost a routine as well... the food diary is a helpful hint. I'm going to give it a try! Thank you... you have no idea how nice it is to know that I'm not alone :) Good luck to you too!

JenHoff143
on 1/30/10 1:37 pm

RNY on 03/03/09

Topic: RE: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it

Eliza, I understand where you are coming from. I am in the same position but I am working on getting back on track. I'm going to be joining a gym and I'm working on getting back into a routine where I take my vitamins every day and write out everything I eat so I can see what I'm doing. I do not have any problem with sugar unless I eat too much but I can eat three pieces of chocolate without having an issue. I eat those three pieces too often for my liking. I've been going through a lot of major changes in my life and slipped a little back into bad habits. Thankfully, I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any more either. Good luck to you. You are not alone.

I lost 19 additional lbs on the pre-op diet.

Eliza M.
on 1/26/10 9:20 am - Santa Barbara, CA

FobiPouch on 03/11/09

Topic: Anyone else feel like they are blowing it

I know that we have all learned that food is not going to fix our emotional needs. However, I am feeling myself starting to dip into this in snacking. I just wondered if there was anyone else out there who is feeling like they have fallen off the wagon...? Nothing ever bothered me, sugars or anything for that matter. I've only tried a couple of different "not so good choices" but sugars seem to plague me. I am still losing weight but I don't feel great. I should be more consistent w/ my vitamins but ... like I've mentioned... HELP. Anyone else going thru this?? What are some suggestions for getting back on track??

meinnm
on 1/13/10 7:34 am

RNY on 03/18/09

Topic: RE: Under 200!!!!

101 lbs is nothing to sneeze at. I wish I could say the same. I've lost about 75 lbs since surgery (varies by day). So, I'm a slow loser. But, I'm fine with it.

You are doing FANTASTIC! Keep up the GREAT work!

viar
on 1/13/10 4:43 am

RNY on 03/03/09

Topic: RE: Under 200!!!!

Im still not there but pretty dang close. I just now got to the 100 pound loss mark, another 2 pounds and I will finally be in onderland. I am losing extremely slow right now but I also know most of it is my fault. I have one heck of a hard time with water and protein. But I keep chugging along. Soon I will join you all in onderland.