Making myself accountable

Alright. I have decided it is time to make myself accountable for everything that goes into my mouth. I have taken a look at the things I have been eating in the last month to figure out why I cannot loose more than 4lbs a month. After visiting the surgeon, I had a real eye opener. I am not doing what I am supposed to be doing. I am not getting in all the water that I should and I am not getting enough protein and the HUGE one for me is I am eating way too much SUGAR. That's right SUGAR. I made the mistake right before the holidays to see if I dumped or not. Well, guess what, I don't. So I have been having way more than what I should. As of today I have realized that the sugar has to go, no matter what. So I am going into mourning once again and as of today I am making myself fully accountable for what goes into my mouth. I have 4 months to get to 160 pounds. That is where the surgeon says I should be in July and I AM going to get there. So this is my plan: 1. NO MORE SUGAR. It is the devil that has caused me to be big and will continue if I let it. 2. I am upping my water to 100 ounces a day. Even if I start to retain water and gain a few pounds. I know that in the end I will be down those pounds. 3. I am upping my protein to at least 100 gms a day. 4. I am going to make sure that my carbs stay low and the fat stays as low as possible as well. It is time for me to be accountable for ME. Thanks for listening. Just had to make myself realize that I am probably not the only one going through this and we all need each other to be successful. I hope everyone does better for the month of March. Our window is still open! HAPPY MARCH TO ALL. Shelley

Hi Shelley, Thank you for your post. I too have to be accountable for me. I eat less now but I am still eating the same "junk" as before. I do dump terribly if I eat more than 8 grams of sugar but I still eat carbs. I have been playing with the same 5 lbs for a month now! Upping water and protein intake will do a world of good, I know. I see my surgeon tomorrow, hopefully all my bloodwork is ok! Good luck to you and I hope to talk to you again soon! ~Robin 285/203/145 Newington, CT

Shelley - I am so proud of you! You stated everything that I needed to be reminded of too! Reading your post really inspired me to be accountable to myself also. Thank you for the honest posting, and continued success to you in your weight loss journey. Take care.

HEY SHELLEY.... IM glad you put your promise to yourself in writing for all to see! I want you to pick up the phone and call me when any HIGH CARB or sugar food is calling your name! I am here for you! and want you to reach and achieve all your weight loss goals LOVE YA LISA xoxox

Shelley, Congrats on takine back the control and power. We always have to keep watch over this for the rest of our lives, we were food addicts and like any other addict it is something we have to live with forever but we are on control NOW I just had to put the exercise in place and it seems to be working, I know it takes 6 months for something to become a habbit but I will make it Though since starting the treadmill 5 days a week I have not lost any weight but I know it will come. Take care and thanks for sharing! Debra P

Thank you all for all of the wonderful support you offer. This is going to be a huge battle for me but I know I just have to do it. It is the beginning of the month and not a better time to get myself back in order. Shelley

Shelley Way to go! You said it all in a nut shell. I'm right there with you and have lost the same 5 pounds 3 times in the last 2 months. I had an appointment with my surgeon today and was ready to fess up and go straight, but his office called and rescheduled for Monday. So I came here and read your post. I am joining you. His office staff suggested I go back on the pre surgery required diet until Monday. 3 meals of under 220 cal each with no more than 20 carbs per meal, plus 2 protein drinks or equivalent in yogurt, milk or cheese, all equaling 100 g protein, 110 oz water and 30 minutes min of walking per day. So lets do this together. We do need each other, but yet we are only accountable to ourselves in the long run. Let's check in with what we've accomplished on Monday! I'm pulling for you! Kathy with 45 lbs to go. 130 lbs lost so far.

Let's do it. Together with all the support from here, we can do it. I know if we do what we are supposed to we can make the scales move. I will check in with you later in the week and see how you are doing. Shelley

Way to go Shelley!! You are only responsible for what you do and only you can change it! I'm proud of you for deciding to be accountable to the only person who can make a difference!!! You go girl!! Cindy 234/155/134

Shelley, I found out at halloween that I can eat chocolate and pretty much all other sugars. The only thing that made me sick was icecream. I guess it goes thru too fast. Sweets are what got me fat in the first place. I have been eating tons of them since Christmas. Almost everyday actually. I've also been eating chips and crackers. I too need to re-evaluate what I am eating. I want to be 180 by June. That is where the doctor said I should set my goal for one year out. (starting at 340) From there I'm not sure how much more I will need to lose. I'm guessing 150 would be good. I like food too much to be any smaller. I weighed 205 yesterday. I'm going to have to work hard if I want to reach my goal. I hope you find the willpower and have a wonderful March! Dawn