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Topic: RE: Is anyone still out there?
I am in the exact same situation. I lost 200lbs and I have now gained 13lbs back from my smallest weight. I know mine is from not exercising and eating poorly as well. A few tips...
1. Consider doing a food journal again...I know it seems so right out of surgery and all but it will keep you honest and you will know exactly what you are putting in your mouth
2. Try and work your way up to a steady routine again when it cmes to working out. Remember those days back when you were first released from the hospital and all you could do was walk? Well just walk. Once you are back on your routine you will feel much better even if it is just a little walk to start with for now. Work your way up!
3. Stop blaming yourself because you are just going to eat more. The more you let this bother you without taking action the more this is going to cause you to eat your feelings or get stuck in the "I can't do this" rut. Don't get stuck.
4. Contact some of your original supporters from when you had your surgery and tell them you feel like you may have fallen off the tracks a little and need some of that good ole support again. If they are true supporters they will be there for you.
5. Are you still eating your protein first? If you are it should fill you up and help with the mindless eating a little more.
6. Instead of reaching for food try and reach for a glass of water. I keep my gigangtic water bottle with me everywhere I go and always make sure I have enough water to get me through wherever I am going. If I make my water the thing to reach for I tend to do better on my mindless eating that day.
Since I started practicing these little things I have lost 5 of the 13lbs I had gained. If my stubborn butt can do it, I know you can!
1. Consider doing a food journal again...I know it seems so right out of surgery and all but it will keep you honest and you will know exactly what you are putting in your mouth
2. Try and work your way up to a steady routine again when it cmes to working out. Remember those days back when you were first released from the hospital and all you could do was walk? Well just walk. Once you are back on your routine you will feel much better even if it is just a little walk to start with for now. Work your way up!
3. Stop blaming yourself because you are just going to eat more. The more you let this bother you without taking action the more this is going to cause you to eat your feelings or get stuck in the "I can't do this" rut. Don't get stuck.
4. Contact some of your original supporters from when you had your surgery and tell them you feel like you may have fallen off the tracks a little and need some of that good ole support again. If they are true supporters they will be there for you.
5. Are you still eating your protein first? If you are it should fill you up and help with the mindless eating a little more.
6. Instead of reaching for food try and reach for a glass of water. I keep my gigangtic water bottle with me everywhere I go and always make sure I have enough water to get me through wherever I am going. If I make my water the thing to reach for I tend to do better on my mindless eating that day.
Since I started practicing these little things I have lost 5 of the 13lbs I had gained. If my stubborn butt can do it, I know you can!
Topic: RE: Is anyone still out there?
I had rny 06/22/2009. I keep myself in check by weighing in every week and if I am a couple pounds up I know I need to keep track of what I'm eating. I can eat a lot more these days and I still make some bad choices but by weighing myself every week I can keep it in check. I went to the extreme of having surgery to help me lose the weight and I want to be able to continue to use the tool to keep the weight off. My scale is like my baby sitter lol. For me, it is a necessary evil.
Topic: RE: Is anyone still out there?
OK, take that slap in the face as a wake up call. This is simply cause and effect. Cut the carbs and cut the wine. YOU ARE NOT NORMAL; DON'T EAT LIKE YOU ARE. This would be like an alcoholic saying I can just have a little beer so long as I don't drink vodka. This not good or bad, it is just reality. For those of us with a history of obesity, we will always have the body chemistry that wants us to gain weight.
Topic: RE: Is anyone still out there?
Hi,
You dropped over 130 pounds which is GREAT so focus on that and try not to let your regain get you discouraged. I am sure if you go back to the basics it will come off.
I have been at goal for a couple of months and I fear like everyone else regain. To try to prevent it for the most part I still weight and measuring my food and I also step on the scale every morning so when I get out of my weight range I can make changes and get back on track.
Sorry I have no words of wisdom but I know you can get those 11 lbs off.
Good luck on your journey
You dropped over 130 pounds which is GREAT so focus on that and try not to let your regain get you discouraged. I am sure if you go back to the basics it will come off. I have been at goal for a couple of months and I fear like everyone else regain. To try to prevent it for the most part I still weight and measuring my food and I also step on the scale every morning so when I get out of my weight range I can make changes and get back on track.
Sorry I have no words of wisdom but I know you can get those 11 lbs off.
Good luck on your journey
Saundra
VBG - 12/02/96 (High weight 283)
Revision to RNY - 06/11/09 (Start weight 219)
Goal for weight to always start with 11*
At Goal - maintaining between 115 - 119
Topic: Is anyone still out there?
Hi everyone- I am feeling discouraged. I had my surgery 6/1/09 and here I am 14 months later and I have gained back 11 lbs from my lowest.
I started at 313 dropped to 171 and now I am at 182!!!
I am freaking out. Anyone else in the same situation? I know its because of my choices, eating too much, too many carbs, not excersizing, and too much wine...when I got on the scale it was a slap in the face though- any words of wisdom? Some encouragement would be great!
I started at 313 dropped to 171 and now I am at 182!!!
I am freaking out. Anyone else in the same situation? I know its because of my choices, eating too much, too many carbs, not excersizing, and too much wine...when I got on the scale it was a slap in the face though- any words of wisdom? Some encouragement would be great!
Topic: RE: Need help June buddies......
I completely understand. In fact, I got on here today because I haven't lost anything in 4 months...actually I gained 4 lbs.
Failure is not an option for me. I am getting back to my hard core start. I have let little things slip. Eating a couple chips, eating out, not planning my meals.
This is a tool! and I'm getting back in. I'm 15 lbs away from my goal and I'm going to make it.
Thanks for getting this started-- its good to know others are struggling.
Failure is not an option for me. I am getting back to my hard core start. I have let little things slip. Eating a couple chips, eating out, not planning my meals.
This is a tool! and I'm getting back in. I'm 15 lbs away from my goal and I'm going to make it.
Thanks for getting this started-- its good to know others are struggling.
Topic: RE: Need help June buddies......
I too am 13 months out and had been at a stall. I am getting the party started again. I have a tool and I know how to use it. So do you. Things I have focused on that helped me are...PITA journal… everything at least 5 days a week. Writing my goals down keeps me on point.
Plan 3 dairy servings a day, 1,200 calories (not less) 64 ounces of water, and a minimum of 60 grams of protein. I am using the point plan with Weigh****chers. It helps me because even though the quantities of food I eat are less, the quality and often calories are more. I also track my activity and get at least 10 AP weekly.
Planning is paramount. Having good food handy at work means I am less tempted to make a poor choice. I keep a pantry with tea, tuna (envelopes for convenience), and for treats I have the cocoa covered almonds in the 100 calorie pack by Emerald. I keep weigh****chers string cheese, individual cottage cheese and fat free yogurt in the fridge. **Note: I like the “Live Active" and “fit" choices in dairy along with anything WW. These are lower in points because they usually have some added fiber which keeps things moving if you know what I mean.
I started at 350 (wow that is hard to say) and was stuck at 234 until July 9th, today I am at 222. Much luck to you all. Here’s to you good health!
Plan 3 dairy servings a day, 1,200 calories (not less) 64 ounces of water, and a minimum of 60 grams of protein. I am using the point plan with Weigh****chers. It helps me because even though the quantities of food I eat are less, the quality and often calories are more. I also track my activity and get at least 10 AP weekly.
Planning is paramount. Having good food handy at work means I am less tempted to make a poor choice. I keep a pantry with tea, tuna (envelopes for convenience), and for treats I have the cocoa covered almonds in the 100 calorie pack by Emerald. I keep weigh****chers string cheese, individual cottage cheese and fat free yogurt in the fridge. **Note: I like the “Live Active" and “fit" choices in dairy along with anything WW. These are lower in points because they usually have some added fiber which keeps things moving if you know what I mean.
I started at 350 (wow that is hard to say) and was stuck at 234 until July 9th, today I am at 222. Much luck to you all. Here’s to you good health!
Topic: RE: Need help June buddies......
I stopped too... right at about 10 months... Nada, nothing zip..
If I add calories and protein - nothing If I eat less - nothing.
I am about 35 pounds from my goal as well. It's frustrating to be hovering in onederland and every once in a while I see 200 on the scale.
Any suggestions?
If I add calories and protein - nothing If I eat less - nothing.
I am about 35 pounds from my goal as well. It's frustrating to be hovering in onederland and every once in a while I see 200 on the scale.
Any suggestions?
Dr. Benn gave me an incredible tool.. and I intend to make the most out of it!!
Topic: Need help June buddies......
So Thankful!!!
Okay, I'm almost 13 months post op and I'm not where I want to be. Is any of you still losing? I'm not.... Any tips or suggestions?
Angie
Angie
So Thankful!!!
Topic: RE: Happy Surgiversary, Junies!
Happy Anniversary!
When I think of all of my challenges and rewards over the past year I am amazed. But I will say that the demons of food arenot gone and I get very scared. I was 265 when I started and I weighed in at 140 by my anniversary date of 6/16. I still struggle with keeping the sweet demon away. I don't know where he came from because I didn't crave sweets a year ago. I am proud to say that I am in a size 4/6 depends on the garment. I work out 5 days a week and I have walked a marathon amongst other races. My newest goal set yesterday is to train to run a marathon by time I am 50 I hope that I can do it by 48 (6 months away) but I don't know if I am just setting myself up for failure. Anyhow, I love my new healthy active life and I didn't realize how good I love my life til this surgery.....I think I will need more support now that I did a year ago. All the choices made are crucial since I can eat a "normal persons" portion.
When I think of all of my challenges and rewards over the past year I am amazed. But I will say that the demons of food arenot gone and I get very scared. I was 265 when I started and I weighed in at 140 by my anniversary date of 6/16. I still struggle with keeping the sweet demon away. I don't know where he came from because I didn't crave sweets a year ago. I am proud to say that I am in a size 4/6 depends on the garment. I work out 5 days a week and I have walked a marathon amongst other races. My newest goal set yesterday is to train to run a marathon by time I am 50 I hope that I can do it by 48 (6 months away) but I don't know if I am just setting myself up for failure. Anyhow, I love my new healthy active life and I didn't realize how good I love my life til this surgery.....I think I will need more support now that I did a year ago. All the choices made are crucial since I can eat a "normal persons" portion.
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