Taking control

Hi All I have decided to take control over my eating from the last few days - grabbing what I can from the hospital store (it's been touch and go for the last week, and still is). So starting today, I am doing just liquids. This will include soups, yoghurts, protein shakes, etc. I may also include pork rinds as the ones I have are packed full of protein and fat ;o() but nothing else - no carbs at all. But I'm not sure about those yet. I think I need a few days with no 'crunch' factor, unless it's in a soup, like veg or meat. I need to kick start my weight loss again as for months now nothing I do seems to be making a difference and I really want to reach normal bmi for my 2nd year anniversary - just over 3 months away. I've got 19 pounds to lose, so if I can get my body into losing gear again that should be possible. I'll be posting regularly as I will need the support to stick with this! I feel like I'm in a battle with my body that wants to hold onto this fat that it's had on it for over 30 years. Thanks for listening everyone.

Hi Ruth! Such a cute picture!! I still haven't figured out how to put stuff in mine!! I hear you on the eating thing! I have been sooo stressed out! But one good thing ....and I THANK EVERYONE for their thoughts and prayers... WE WON>>>>!!! WE GOT CUSTODY OF THE GRANDKIDS!!!!! We are happy,gonna be different starting over with kids,4 & 2... Especially after this weekend,everyone in the house had the flu!!! I was the only one that didn't get it...(knock on wood)..My husband is the worst..never seen such a baby!! But I am gonna try the 5 day test starting Monday!! I have to do something!! This is getting way out of control!! I so would love to get down at least 30 pounds by May! BUt...I am going to try!!!

WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's great news Karen. I have been thinking alot about you and your situation. So glad it has worked out. Now you've got the hard work ahead of you raising 2 children!! I'm sure it will be easier for you to control your eating now that the family is sorted. If you are anything like me I can only concentrate on it when other stuff in my life is sorted. I know it shouldn't be like that, but Good luck on the 5 day plan. Let us know how it is going.

I love the kitten petting the ducky that's my favorite! I have joined weigh****chers and on the whole i think i'm doing ok! How are you doing on the liquid/pork rind eating regime? I'm sick of calling it a diet it's got to be a constant way of life eventually. hugs, ANDI

I get on the scales daily now, and am sad to say that they are creeping up and I know why. Dehydration is my middle name. I truly do not think that I am sneaking extras... well too many extras.. heehee 285 - highest 274 - start 247 - surgery 143 - lowest since surgery 147 - stable from February - November 152.5 - today