I'm so frustrated with myself right now. . .

has anyone started snacking? i feel like i'm not happy unless i'm gorging myself... what the hell i did so good for so long. and WTF i gained 3 lbs. please some one kick my ASS! i'm going to start my food diary up again tomorrow. i'm getting pleanty of exercise/water and all that... so i'm not worried about that. it's just been the last couple of weeks. my periods are all funky too! i'm on that mirena IUC and i think that might be part of my malfunction. i was hoping that if this happened with the snacking that i'd at least get sick... what the hell, why can't that happen to me? other than that i feel wonderful... i've had no complications or anything like that. i feel like i'm totally blessed to have had the surgery and I'm thankful for the changes in my life. . . i just pray that i don't screw it up~! Okay that's about it for me...

I hear you! I go through periods where I want everything I can think of! I'm just lucky that it's not in the house. It's a different story at work though. At least that's controlled snacking...a small piece of birthday cake this week. Last week, a piece of chocolate. No ill effects other than worry that it will get out of control. We're still human and are allowed to have snacks. Just keep track of them and don't turn it into senseless grazing. My dr just reminded me at my 9 month visit: hydration first, then protein, and exercise. At no time does he even mention low fat, low carb, no snacks. You'll do it! Go, girl!

The very first step to regaining control is realizing what your doing...so you are on the right track. I have caught myself falling into some old patterns...senseless eating. Been especially bad this last week with all the Easter Candy in the house. I am back on track though....Thank goodness for fitday.com I can see it in Black and white. We are all human and we will all eat things we shouldn't. Trick is to let it go and start fresh again tomorrow and not to fall back into the pattern of feeling bad for eating bad then eating bad some more...etc You can do it...so can I... Becky

I am loving fitday.. Thanks Becky..

Hey Michelle! I'm right there with you! I've been on vacation this week, so I've been home a lot more than usual. I've caught myself grabbing a couple of chips here and there through out the day, then panicking that I'll gain all of my weight back. I've been so scared all week that I'll be one of the ones who makes goal, then regains it all. On a positive side, I get mad at myself for eating a couple of chips. A year ago, I wouldn't have gotten mad until I realized that I finished the bag! Maybe the fear is a good thing. Maybe it will help me stay on track. It will actually be easier when I'm back at work next week without all of the temptations of home constantly around me. I've been battling a 3-4 pound up and down swing for a month now. I need to start exercising regularly. I know that will help. Hang in there!! Don't beat yourself up too much. I know I have to allow myself a bite or two of a treat every once in a while or I'll feel deprived and get depressed, then want to eat the whole bag of chips. I did overdo it with some cheese dip this week...dumped a little...learned that lesson!! Hopefully it's one I won't forget too soon!!