I'm in the same boat as all of you. I eat for just the sake of eating. I drive all day and eating hard candy keeps me company. I use to be a physical therapy aide and have access to the gym but no more. My hours are crazy so I honestly don't have time to go to the gym. Going back to basics is a thought and I will give that a try.Being stressed and depressed are all factors with me gaining my weight back but I don't have time to resolve all that. If anyone has found the answer to stop gaining weight please let me know. Iam desperate. I don't want to go back to where I was. Rebecca

I feel the same way. I got down to 164 and this morning I weighed in at 179. 15 lbs gained I'm going crazy none of my clothes fit any more. I am up from a loose 10 to a tight 12. I can't seem to stop eating. I under a lot of stress at work and personally and the more stressed I am the more I eat. I don't know how I can ever break the cycle. I don't want to wear size 22/24's anymore but I don't know how I am going to stop. I defintely feel you and hopefully we can both bring ourself up out of this spell. Jo Ann

Sorry to chime in so late here. Haven't been on the boards for a while. I'm exactly where you are. The only thing saving me from gaining more weight is that I work at a gym (talk about accountability) Even still, I've gained 13 lbs back. It may not sound like a lot to you, but I'm working out about 20 hours a week. Can't imagine were I would be without it. But yes, my brain is were I was pre op. Feeling doomed to be overweight...possibly obese...uggghh. The guilty feelings on not being in control. The vicious cycle of trying to be good, then blowing it, then feeling guilty, then eating since I blew it anyway. Uggghh. So what are we going to do about it. For me, keep working out Go to my support group meetings As of today...trying to get back to basics...but if that doesn't work... possibly seeking out a therapist Diet pills have been on my mind (though I know its a temporary solution, I need some help to kick start me in the downward direction). I found that phentremine comes in a non-time release formula. Weigh****chers is also a possibility. What are you thinking of doing. Help me too, Rachel

I think a lot of us are struggling, Butterfly. I've just gotten back to exercising more. But our appetites are returning. I do best when I totally go back to the losing routine and follow the rules. OK - here's a reminder for everyone who's reading 1. Eat protein first - then veggies - then fruit - then starch or dessert. (I skip the starch most of the time but was starting to eat more bread but no more until these 8 pounds are gone!) 2. Drink your water 3. Take your vitamins 4. Exercise 5. NO SNACKING 6. Be accountable - weigh every day. And remember - each day is a new chance - and the beginning of the rest of your life. Each hour. Don't have a diet mentality. You've done very well - Don't hate yourself. Just get back on track one day at a time. Email me privately if you'd like. I'm always here for anyone that needs me. Hugs, Ruth

things where great i lost all the weight felt great then with out warning the old me is back eating eating eating !!! everything all the time gained 30 pounds sence jan . hate myself for it too. the more i try to stop eating the more i eat . feel bad phy. because of extra weight . i eat just to be eating , for the taste also and the need to chew. what do i do to stop this ?? i tried chewing gum thats no good cause i can't swallow it and it just don't give the same satisfaction as food . dose any one have any advice , i rather be dead as to be fat again ,and i am getting there fast!!!!! please some one help me