Be Honest Please!
I know I am eating too much and eating things I should not. I ate M&M's today and it was not the first time. It made my tummy a bit queezy but not really, really bad. I eat about 6oz or more at a time depending on what it is. I do not want to mess up my weight loss. I am at goal now. And check this out. I thought I would have gained a few pounds back but I actually lost 2 more pounds this week. I wonder if it was an increase in calories. Go ahead reem my A$$. I deserve it. We will not even go into exercise. Please tell me if any of my July siblings are experiencing this. Thanks 
Susan
237/137
Susan
237/137 
Well i to cheat on occasion and i am not even at goal i am -103 with about 18 to go but i dont beat myself up for the little slips even if i have 2 mm a day i dont . i eat so little of it now it cant hurt me . my problem before was i couldnt say enuf . now i can i dont like the queezy feeling its not worth it to me .Have i pushed myself to that point yes , but i learned my limit next time i eat that pop tart or snack i dont eat 1 pop tart i eat 1/2 of 1 and move on ... I am only human i still have a nack for sweets i just limit them and have very little .. and excercise what is that .. i justy wanted to take some heat off of ya ... i am slaggin in that dept to .
268/145.5 BELOW GOAL
and......................ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
My weight has been up, down, all over town.....ugh. I'm able to eat just about anything, and in larger than I should portions. My stomach doesn't tell me to stop, so I have to rely on my head---which is how I got fat in the first place. Don't get me wrong--I'm thrilled about my results so far from the surgery, but it is a constant struggle for me.
I've changed my exercise routine, and that has helped.
Diana
THANK GOD YOU GUYS FEEL THIS TOO!!!!!
I have been feeling like such a failure lately. I have been at the same weight for about a month and a half. I feel like I am going no where. I feel like I am eating more and I don't know if I am actually hungry or if my head is playing games with me. I feel as though I am on a downward spiral that wont stop. I have been feeling so bad lately that I haven't even been on this site for weeks. All I seem to want to do is eat. I seem to think about food alot now. I no longer have to remind myself to eat, now I am checking the clock to see if it is lunchtime yet.
Don't get me wrong before surgery I would have killed to be a size 16.....now I feel like I am gonna be stuck here and I am not liking it.
I am making myself NUTS!!!!
Michelle -90 pounds
Hi Michelle;
Oh how I know that feeling.I am minus 102 pounds.I had my surgery 7-30-04.I too often wait for lunch time.It is only because I am tired,and want to sit down,and drink a cup of coffee though.I have hit some bumpy roads during my weight loss time.I will probally continue to do so;until I reach my ultimate goal of 145.I do have food issues.Sometimes,I feel like I want to just eat everything insight.Then,I start going back to my old ways;and notice it.Then that is when my stomach usually yells at me.Hey cut that out.I figure I might as well just pop another multivitamin;instead of eating something sweet.Or,better yet eat a calcium chew,instead of the candy.I still have not gone back to soda.I prefer sticking with the Fruit 2 0 drink,or diet snapple,even propel once in awhile.I just wanted to let you know from my view point you are not alone.
Sarah M 298/196/145 
Sarah M 298/196/145 I think we all go through this... The honeymoon is basically over, and it is time for us to take control of those bad habits which we've discovered never did leave 
I like to do some picture comparisons to help keep me motivated... seeing how far I've come, really helps me keep focused... here's the latest one. Me shortly after surgery (13 July 2004) and then again on 14 March 2005:
http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie//images/13jul04-14mar05.jpg
I found this in http://www.bariatriceating.com, in the Post-Op section and thought it would be something good for all of us to read:
http://store.bariatriceating.com/stallers.html
Also, there's the 10 rules ;) I've posted them (plus the STALLERS info, along with my comparison pic) in my house and in my office... I'm back on track and going in the right direction again ;)
Refocus, get back to your HIGH protein, LOW carbs, lots of water... Exercise is my weak point, but at this point it is vital too!
Angie
http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie
10 SIMPLE BUT CRITICAL RULES TO ENSURE YOUR SUCCESS
1. EAT THREE SMALL MEALS PER DAY.
Make good choices and supplement between meal cravings with a protein shake.
2. EAT ONLY GOOD SOLID FOOD.
Healthy foods will fill you up faster than junk food. Likewise, solid, dense protein foods will keep you full longer than quick burning carbohydrate foods.
3. EAT SLOWLY, SENSE FULLNESS AND THEN STOP.
Remember this is a tool. Let it work for you.
4. THERE MUST BE NO EATING BETWEEN MEALS.
Grazing behavior can easily add over 1000 calories a day to your intake.
5. TAKE NO LIQUIDS WITH THE MEAL.
Liquids will empty solids from your pouch quickly and you will feel hungry sooner. Drinking after a full meal may also induce vomiting.
6. ALL LIQUIDS MUST BE ZERO CALORIES (except protein supplements).
Liquids pass right through the small stomach and do not produce a feeling of fullness. It is easy to consume several hundred to a thousand calories a day by drinking alcohol, fruit juice or other non-diet beverages.
7. EXERCISE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY.
Regular physical activity will keep your weight loss going, reduce stress and help you feel better all around. It will also help you maintain your weight loss in the long run because it helps to rebuild muscle which has a positive affect on metabolism.
8. CONSUME YOUR PROTEIN.
You need to get in at least 80 grams of protein a day. Some specialists in nutrition suggest you get a minimum of 100 grams of protein per day depending on your build. Taking in adequate amounts of protein will help prevent fluid retention, muscle loss and will definitely keep hunger at bay. Patients who consume adequate amounts of protein for their body size will enjoy a much greater weight loss.
9. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
This may by taken in the form of any non-calorie, non-carbonated beverage. Try Crystal Lite, Diet Snapple drinks or decaffeinated coffee or tea. Aim for a MINIMUM of 64 ounces of water per day. Keep a bottle or glass of water within reach at all times as a reminder to sip. Blend a 64 ounce pitcher of Crystal Lite with 3-4 scoops of Nectar and keep in the fridge for all day sipping... takes care of protein and water in one fell swoop.
10. TAKE YOUR VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS RELIGIOUSLY. This includes a multivitamin with adequate iron and B-12, and calcium (not carbonate) supplement. These are vital to your staying healthy in the long term.
I like to do some picture comparisons to help keep me motivated... seeing how far I've come, really helps me keep focused... here's the latest one. Me shortly after surgery (13 July 2004) and then again on 14 March 2005:
http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie//images/13jul04-14mar05.jpg
I found this in http://www.bariatriceating.com, in the Post-Op section and thought it would be something good for all of us to read:
http://store.bariatriceating.com/stallers.html
Also, there's the 10 rules ;) I've posted them (plus the STALLERS info, along with my comparison pic) in my house and in my office... I'm back on track and going in the right direction again ;)
Refocus, get back to your HIGH protein, LOW carbs, lots of water... Exercise is my weak point, but at this point it is vital too!
Angie
http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie
10 SIMPLE BUT CRITICAL RULES TO ENSURE YOUR SUCCESS
1. EAT THREE SMALL MEALS PER DAY.
Make good choices and supplement between meal cravings with a protein shake.
2. EAT ONLY GOOD SOLID FOOD.
Healthy foods will fill you up faster than junk food. Likewise, solid, dense protein foods will keep you full longer than quick burning carbohydrate foods.
3. EAT SLOWLY, SENSE FULLNESS AND THEN STOP.
Remember this is a tool. Let it work for you.
4. THERE MUST BE NO EATING BETWEEN MEALS.
Grazing behavior can easily add over 1000 calories a day to your intake.
5. TAKE NO LIQUIDS WITH THE MEAL.
Liquids will empty solids from your pouch quickly and you will feel hungry sooner. Drinking after a full meal may also induce vomiting.
6. ALL LIQUIDS MUST BE ZERO CALORIES (except protein supplements).
Liquids pass right through the small stomach and do not produce a feeling of fullness. It is easy to consume several hundred to a thousand calories a day by drinking alcohol, fruit juice or other non-diet beverages.
7. EXERCISE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY.
Regular physical activity will keep your weight loss going, reduce stress and help you feel better all around. It will also help you maintain your weight loss in the long run because it helps to rebuild muscle which has a positive affect on metabolism.
8. CONSUME YOUR PROTEIN.
You need to get in at least 80 grams of protein a day. Some specialists in nutrition suggest you get a minimum of 100 grams of protein per day depending on your build. Taking in adequate amounts of protein will help prevent fluid retention, muscle loss and will definitely keep hunger at bay. Patients who consume adequate amounts of protein for their body size will enjoy a much greater weight loss.
9. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
This may by taken in the form of any non-calorie, non-carbonated beverage. Try Crystal Lite, Diet Snapple drinks or decaffeinated coffee or tea. Aim for a MINIMUM of 64 ounces of water per day. Keep a bottle or glass of water within reach at all times as a reminder to sip. Blend a 64 ounce pitcher of Crystal Lite with 3-4 scoops of Nectar and keep in the fridge for all day sipping... takes care of protein and water in one fell swoop.
10. TAKE YOUR VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS RELIGIOUSLY. This includes a multivitamin with adequate iron and B-12, and calcium (not carbonate) supplement. These are vital to your staying healthy in the long term. 
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