Struggling??

Hello everyone!
We are in 2009 now and we will hit our 4 year marks this May. It's hard to believe that it's been that long already. I find it easier to make bad decisions, and harder to work them off. Times have certainly changed. I'm back to the old battle of weightloss. Some days I feel like I could eat everything in sight - and even at almost 4 years out - have gotten "stuck" more than I'd like to admit. I have been working very hard to maintain my weight and good health. Last year I started running, just twice a week, and only for a few months, I didn't take it too seriously. This year, I started in January and I run 5 times a week. I have set a few goals throughout the year to keep myself going. I weigh 15lbs more than my lowest weight, and by the BMI chart, am overweight by 2. That hurts, I was normal for so long, I just want to be normal. I am going to try and post more often, to be accountable.
I hope everyone out there is making good decisions. Care to share your struggles?

I have done so well up to now, I have gone through many phases like obsessively excessively then not exercising at all, eating well and then eating all the wrong things.....and yet the weight stayed off pretty good.  But now, I quit smoking 3 weeks ago and I can NOT stop eating.  Everyday is an all you can eat buffet and I have gained 6 lbs.  I feel so completely out of control.  I don't want to smoke though because I am doing so good at being a quitter!  I only hope that it all settles down soon and the gaiined weight will come off.

Andrea

Andrea,
First, congratulations on your decision to quit smoking! It's a tough thing to do, but you CAN do it!
I know you aren't going to want to hear this, but now would be the perfect  time to crank up the exercise. From doing it in the past, you know that it makes you feel good, and when you feel good, you try harder. It will keep you busy, and your mind off of other things.
Good luck to you!

Carol,
I am really struggling.  I have gained 40 of the 150 lbs I originally lost.  I'm very scared.
Lori

Lori, do you think you've gained because you can eat more now - or is it because of the choices you make? I hate the word "diet" - but I think it's something I need to seriously consider. With all the running I have been doing, I fool myself into thinking that more food is okay, because I'll burn it off. Problem is... I don't burn it off. Stupid old mind games. I have just a bit over a week left of training, then I run my 1/2 marathon on May 3rd.
Once my schedule gets lighter, I think I am going to join weigh****chers. I think I may make better food decisions if I were held more accountable.

I feel you Carol, I had surgery back in 2005 and lost 159 lbs.  I am 5'11 Lowest weight was 188 I have gained 54 lbs back... I exercise every other day (including bike riding), and I still eat small proportionate meals.  It is hard and family don't understand how I feel.  I have pain when swallowing and can only consume small meals... then I don't finish what is on my plate... but the pounds have crept back on.  Many have told me that I "look" good... but I FEEL miserable.  I have to carry the additional weight, and now old problems are rearing their ugly heads.... high blood pressure... severe knee/joint pain (sometimes I think I need a cane!)..........:(

We are at the 4 year mark... I too am VERY frustrated and ashamed of myself... Ive gained 30 lbs in the last 3 years so officially Ive only kept off 70 pds... 10 more and I will medically be considered a failure.... . I need to start logging my food... I dont think I eat enuff on a daily basis to have gained this much but obviously so..

Im horrible about exercise... Im trying just to incorporate more movement into my daily routine.... I have a 7yo at home that I cant leave alone to go walk/run... Im hoping as the weather warms up my motivation will go up too..

Im sad.... Im happy Im not back to where I was... but never thought Id be this heavy again. I thought Id gain 10 or so and be done with it.... really the last 20 were in the last year!

Anyone else stuggling?

K

I am honestly struggling as well.  I actually went on line yesterday and signed up for weigh****chers.  I go and weigh in tomorrow.  I think for being accountable and accountable for what I eat that will help me.  Im only down about 60 from surgery whcih was 4 y ears ago already.  I guess I need to look at it Im not up that but its frustrating!  Sometimes I wish I would haev done the gastric bypass but half of the people I know have gained it back.  We have a tool that is lifelong and should help us.  These others have to go and have it done again or stay the way they are.  So, trying to look at the upsides!  

Its sooo hard!

Thanks for posting.  I like to hear it all, good and bad!

Kathy

Ok, down 23.6 pounds since the start of weigh****chers!  The lapband tool and weigh****chers really does work!  It has only been an average of 1.47 per week but thats healthy Im told!  Dont give up!  Try it, I believe in it 100%!
Kathy

Wow...  haven't been to this board for a long while.  Have fallen off the wagon and put on 40 lbs myself over the last few years.  Struggling to keep a good diet and exercise has been non-existent.  I want that "feeling" back when I was in top form.  Think I'll visit more often to keep my head in the game.