Some encouragement & maybe a swift kick?

Hi guys, It's been so slow lately. I've been trying to think of one of our questionnaires, but my mind is a blank lately. Been going through a lot of stuff with the family & job and my brain isn't up to much fun stuff lately. Sorry guys! So anyway, I need some help/encouragement/swift kick in the ??? I hit my lowest weight ever last Monday. 168. OMG I've *never* been that low! Holy Smokes! I was so excited. So do you know what I did? Started eating chocolate. WTF??? Why am I sabotaging myself??? I am devastated and need help swearing off candy again. Why do I do these things?? Stress I imagine. Any words of advice? Even the normal protein & water & vits would probably help at this point! Although I do very well on the water & vitamins. Mostly do well on the protein. But the sugar just calls me... Damn... I wish I dumped easier. Hell, at least I can't eat a whole XXXL bag like I used to... Thanks all! Lisa 360/345/171/150 (I really think I could hit 150...)

Lisa, Hi sweetie. You don't have to swear off the bad stuff entirely. Try a once a week treat. I learned this from my very slender, very cute neighbor. She indulges in cookie dough once a week. I tried it when I was craving sweets and it seemed to work well for me. I don't crave sweets much at all anymore....don't know why. I dont dump. It just doesn't appeal to me anymore...not that I am without weakness! I have to stay away from the crackers and bread. They haunt me! Whats that I hear....oh a box of cheez-its is calling my name! Better go! Malibu

Hi there! Take a deep breath and relax. I'm sure you didn't eat that much. What is important is that you immediatly realized what you did was wrong. Congradulations on hitting the 160's. Man, I can remember before surgery I could bounce up and down 10 pounds easilly. You dodn't have much more than that left girl, way to go!!!! I missed you at the last support group meeting. This was the first one that I made it to after my surgery(7/26) I had some complications that put me in the hospital in August for 5 days. I have seen you and your ds in the drs office before. I hope that all is well with your family and that things get a little easier for you. Hope to see you at the next support group meeting.

I know what ya mean - I do the exact same thing - sabotage myself. I don't know why - old habits die hard I guess. I know we all lose/maintain differently, but I think I eat chocolate every day and I still lose or maintain my weight. I don't think you have to swear off the stuff altogether. Maybe just arm yourself with the stuff you CAN have - like sugar free chocolates or something that isn't your FAV so you wouldn't be inclined to eat the whole bag?? Just a thought. I've been doing well without depriving myself. I do watch the other carbs though - I'm still sure to focus on protein first, etc. Don't beat yourself up though - OK? That doesn't help anything.

Hey Lisa- Don't beat yourself up. The sugar (particularly chocolate) call my name to me too. We're only human, and we have to battle this everyday. I started keeping 'no sugar added ice cream (Eskimo Pie) in my freezer. I only eat one if I am 1) under 1200 calories for the day 2) hit my protein and water 3) Really need the sweet fix and 4) did not have a real sugar item that day. It's a special treat for myself. It's not low calorie, and is not great for you, but it can stop me from dipping into my neighbors chocolate jar at work. Remember, nothing is forbidden-- I used to deprive myself of stuff and then overeat that crap. I was told by the therapist (yes, Channan, go ahead and make the NYer comment), that you just need to identify WHY you are eating it and then reassess if you really want it or not. Again, or demons don't go away, we're just in a better place to battle them. Love you sweetie.