Can't leave carbs alone

Hey guys, I can't stop! I don't dump (sugar is my friend) what can I do, I know I'm not making healty choices. The situation actually has me depressed, i would be doing so good if I could leave the sweet stuff alone. HELP!!!!!!! I am 40 pounds to DR's goal!

Aliya Nicole, Hold out your hand..... (virtual slap) Sugar is not your friend... it's a fiend... Don't be depressed... Everyone makes bad choices now and again. Just get back on the wagon. I find that sugar cravings are hormonal. I keep a stash of low carb Hershey's minis in a draw (about 12/bag). I've had 2 in 4 months... Just knowing they're available is sometimes enough to get me over the craving. For me it's the "no you can't have it" that makes me want it more. (Vin Diesel for example)... Looking at your stats, you are doing great. It's a journey... not a race... Kate Z

thanks Kate, I needed that! It is a journey and not a race, I'll get there when I get there right?

Hey, girl! Take a deep breath. You can do this. Yesterday, I had a freak out day. I binged (well, insomuch as a WLS patient can binge) last night. I ate 2 slices of cheese and a BIG handful of cashews. At least they had protein. But talk about HIGH FAT! And, I did it close to bedtime. And, my surgeon doesn't allow snacks at all. I could keep repeating "shame on me," or I could really examine why I did it. I chose the latter. Here's what I came up with: 1) I had a really stressful weekend, and instead of making a good choice like exercising or writing to take out my frustrations, I turned to my old friend...food. 2) Having lost a lot of weight (125 pounds), I'm doing really well, and my goal is now in sight. Unlike you, I'm far from goal weight at 266 pounds, but MY goals are in sight. I have a long history of self-sabotage, so I know what that means. It means I have to really keep working at this, recognize the patterns and try extra hard to break them. I'm betting you're a self-sabotager too. Don't let this beat you. You've gone through too much to go back to old habits. Love yourself more than you love food. Kick this addiction in the a$$! I have faith that you and I both can do it! Jules

Julie, Thanks so much! I am completely overwhelmed and depressed the past day or so...and yes, I turned to my friend better known as food. And yes I am a self-sabotager...is it really neccessary for me to eat that 1.5 oz bag of whatever? It's hard though. Thanks again Jules! And I know we can do it!

I am SOOOO a self sabatoger. You are very wise!

Wow Julie! 125 lbs! Awesome! Lori 384/294/170

Aliya, I can only tell you from past experience that if I don't eat carby foods... that I don't crave them. That's the only way to keep me from spiraling into a carb nightmare. Best to cold turkey it for a few days sticking to proteins (as if you didn't know that) and non-starchy vegies. After a couple of days you might find that the craving is gone. Good luck! Kathy

Maybe you can find a sweets substitute like watermelon, berries, peaches or some other sweet fruit. I love sf or all fruit popsicles when I crave a sweet. I also make smoothies with frozen peaches, frozen strawberries and diluted applejuice or lite applejuice. It's natural sugar vs. the refined white stuff. My surgeon is okay with me drinking my smoothies, etc. but I know some people avoid higher calorie smoothies. Thanks for keeping it real and posting your honest problems. There is ALWAYS someone who is benefiting from these types of posts. Good luck to you ALiya!

Hi Aliya- I'm actually having a hard time right now, too. Late night snacking. Pita chips, etc. I just hate the way I feel (mentally) afterwards, and it's depressing me! Sugar is also no problem for me, either. I'm REALLY trying to stay away from sugar, but I sure wish I knew I'd get sick if I ate it! Last night I ate some sugar cinamon pita chips and was so mad at myself - I punished myself by making myself take a long walk- in the pouring rain! I had a little "Come to Jesus" talk with myself, and am trying to regroup.