Scared old habits are going to return

Hi everyone. I have been off for a while but feel like I must come back for the support. We don't have any support meetings here in Jacksonville and I am scared of losing control. I am almost 8 months out and my appetite has been back since 4 months. Now I have to be so careful not to "graze" I can eat about anything even though I have not tried sugar. I am still losing VERY slowly but I am so scared I am out of control. Some days I feel like i am binging because i want to eat all day. does this happen to anyone else, and if it does, how do you keep from "going right over the edge" Please help

Hello Stacy. I know how you feel. I can eat what ever I want and yes in order for me to know I have tried it. I have never over induldged. Before they start in on me let me clarify. I know what foods made me the way I was. I will never go there again. I spent over 30K for better health, energy, life. I don't want the habit of over eating to return to me also. When I first had RNY I was so focused on doing everything the right way. I have not been as focused recently. I have my appetite back also. I drink water or Cyrstal light or lemon and water first before I attempt to eat outside of my plan. This forces me to have to wait 30 min and it passes or I get busy doing something else. I have lost so much weight now. I don't want to gain anything back when I haven't met my goal. I also lurk on the boards. It refocuses me. I often won't leave a comment but I am here several times daily. I don't think I will be out of control. When I can't tell my self that I won't eat something and I do; I still controlled my choice. I just made a bad choice. We control what we do, We have to except that , When we control badly forgive and strive to do it better. What you feel is natural. We need to realize our power and except it. There is a lot of time between preparing opening and eating. Between each step ask yourself do I really want this? Many times I have put it back and smiled knowing this time I made the right choice. You ARE NOT ALONE! We are all here feeling it to. Stay on the boards at those moments. I always find someone has left words to encourage me to do it right.

I think Lesa is right the one key is to find a way to fix things when you are having a hungry day...I too have them ,what I do is drink some water and wait 20 mins and if I am still hungry then I get something to eat.. I think most people are slowing down on weightloss. So just keep trying and hanging in there....It will all work out and weightloss will happen....Just keep getting your water and protein in.....We are here for you.Stacy......I hope this helps....

I have been so hungry lately also. I feel like I could eat & eat & eat. Of course, I can't do very much at a time but it seem that every hour once my stomach has emptied, I am hungry again. I finally got that full feeling last night and did not want to graze anymore. I ate something that was full of whole grains and the density seems to satisfy me more than just the protein or normal carbs(veggies and fruit). Another thing I have tried is going out for a long walk. I know the weather doesn't always cooperate this time of year but find some distractions until the urge passes. You are not alone and I do not believe anyone here would feel any different. This topic is one we can all learn from.

The feeling of being hungry is...worrying to me to say the least. When I get home from work I just want to 'stuff my face' instead of taking the time to make something good for me. I'm going to try adding a small protein snack (going to do some almonds today) to see if that helps things for when I get home. What works some for me is drinking a LOT of water. I drink 120 ounces a day (I have 6 20 ounce bottles of water that I go through at work) if Im sipping water I remember the 30 minute rule, I cant eat for 30 minutes after I drink so it forces me to 'wait' and plan when Im going to eat. I could never stand feeling hungry though. That's why I needed this surgery.

Hi Stacy, you're not alone. I find myself getting hungry and obsessing on food when my carbs start to get out of control. At least you aren't giving in to sweets-this weekend I ate a whole bag of jelly bellies (WHY did I even buy them?!) and it only made me want more. Today I'm back on track. Try really cutting back on the carbs and getting lots of protein for a couple of days-if you're like me, your cravings will switch off with this plan. The good news is, you are still losing-that is GREAT! You can do this-take a deep breath and regroup. Take care, Lisa