GRRRRR!!

Hi Everyone- AHG! I am SO mad at myself! I have let myself slip into old habits and let my work interfere with my life. I have been working like a nutcase. Getting home at 8pm every night. Which means no gym for me, eating crappy food (or not eating at all...). And as a consequence, I am STILL bouncing back and forth between 193 and 191. I first weighed in at 191 on Sept. 10th!! SO frustrating. The thing that kills me is that I know what I'm doing wrong...and it's a lot! Not exercising, not eating enough, making crappy food choices. I have worked so hard to get here- I can't let it all fall apart now. I'm leaving on Wednesday for Pittsburgh to be in a friends wedding. 5 days of eating out. Very scary for me But I know the hotel has a fridge so I can put some milk in there for protein shakes and there is also a gym so I can keep up with that end as well. All I can do is pick myself up and make this week a better week. Make corrections to my diet and my attitude! Thanks for letting me vent- How is everyone doing?? The board has been kinda quiet recently. Oh- and I posted some new pics Check em out! Kathy

Kathy, it seems we all go thru this. But you have the right plan making this a better week. Sometimes this process is like a 12 step program...1 day @ a time. I had a rough Sept. myself. I hardly exercised and didn't make it to the Y once. Spent nearly 3 weeks nauseaous & throwing up. It finally passed, but I am still nauseaous daily. This month is gonna be different. Overall I am feeling better and will be back on track going to the Y three days a week & exercising @ home the other days. We will both be fine. Don't beat yourself up too badly about your mistakes. Have fun in Pittsburgh. It's a great city.

Thanks April- I know what I have to do to turn things around. Hopefully I can get myself straight!

Kathy you are looking great. You don't look like the same person. I wish I would have kept some of my biggest jeans. I have a hard time seeing the true picture when I look in the mirrow and see my tummy hanging there. I was in a size 18 and now I am in a size 8. My husband says that I'm not fat, but I just can't wrap my mind around that. Hugs to you and have a great time this week and remember to make good choices, get in all your protein and water. Hugs, Sue

Yep- already got my protein and water plan in place! Those are the two things I am very good about. It's the eating and exercise that's throwing me off a bit... Thanks Sue- you are lookin good too!!

Hey Kathy, Sorry the old habits have found you too! I've been kinda struggling with that in recent weeks. I've started journalling every bite I eat and I've found that it helps tremendously. Just give yourself a shake and get back into it, this week will be a good week! Have a good time in Pittsburgh, don't stress about the meals, you'll do fine!

I think I need to do that- write down everything I put in my mouth. I think it will help me find the places where I slip or things I can do better. Good suggestion, thanks!! This week will be better! I need to get out of this slump... Thanks for the Have a good week!

Kathy, you are looking great!!! You just need to refocus and it will all work out. I need to do that too. I am glad I have the next two days off to concentrate on protien and drinking!!!! Donna

Thanks Donna!! You are too. You are right- I just need to get back on the wagon. My fluid and protein are not a problem for me. Just need to get the rest of it in line! I love all my peeps on the May boards- it's great to have all this support!!

Hi Kathy, Don't be so hard on yourself, we all make poor choices, that's why we needed this surgery but you can get back on the right track. I allow myself one day of bad choices on the weekend but then Monday morning I am right back on it 100%. This way I don't feel so deprived. I know that's probably the wrong attitude but as long as I am losing, I will keep it up. If I start gaining, then the bad choice day will have to go because I refuse to gain my weight back. Have fun at the wedding. Hugs, Esther