Struggling...

Hi, everyone! HELP! I am really struggling to keep my calories down these days. Yeah, it's the holiday season but since I haven't had any "dumping" after having candy, choc covered pretzels, cinnamon bagel, etc., I seem to have lost the control I have been so proud of! I'm having cravings for that stuff where I never did before (after WLS, that is!). One problem is that I'm not getting in my protein like before. So, even if that means protein bars, I have to make it a priority. I'm not drinking all the water that I should either. Guess I know what to do, just like every other time I've tried to loose weight! Failure after failure! I don't want to fail again! Guess I'm just looking for a kick in the butt from you all! Sorry about the rambling...Jean

I am just like you having a hard time. I am eating things that are on my dr no no list. I havnt really lost any weight this month and I am really getting down on my self. I do dump on sugar and stuff but I have learned how much I can have so i dont go over that. but I am still eating the bad stuff. I dont know how break myself. I hope someone can help us with this. sorry for highjacking your post. I am just in the same shoes as you. Brandy

Hi, Brandy! Thanks for responding to my post. It has been really been discouraging watching myself make poor food choices over these past few days. And, it feels just like that...that I'm watching this other person eating and not doing anything to help her stop!!! Weird, huh? Talking about it here has helped me and I've gotten some good support. Knowing I'm not the only one going through this helps too. I hope we can get back on track soon! Keep in touch and thanks, Jean

Oh Jean, don't be so hard on yourself. This is the hard part of the year. Remember, you are NOT a failure. Look how far you have came already. Hang in there. You just need to find some other snack foods instead of the candies, chocalate covered pretzels, and cinnamon bagels. Find a piece of fruit or protein drink, protein bar, or something with protein to make you fuller. The sweets are Empty calories and we don't need them. I am like that to, I don't dump on candies or chocolate, but I'll eat a bite or a small reese cup once a week for a little treat. We're not perfect. There will always be a part of us that wants the "fatty" or "not-so-good" foods. Just work on the calorie intake and the water. At first, I wasn't getting in all my water, I had 4 urinary tract infections in 2 months. The DR said it was from me not drinking enough to flush out all the bacteria and I was also dehydrated. I was miserable. So, I have learned to get my water in now. I make it my top priority. You are going to come out of this a winner, a successful winner that is. YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE AND YOU ARE NOT GOING TO FAIL THIS TIME. Just remember that. I hope things get better for you. Remember to take it one day at a time. ((((((HUGS)))))) Tiffany

Tiffany, you are such a sweetie! Holiday food is pretty irresistable!! Thanks for the reminder (that I have come a long way) and for the suggestions. I reallly need to watch that protein and water. When I stopped having protein bars on hand is when I really found it hard to resist the snacks. I think you are right about giving myself permission to have a bite or a once a week treat. Sorry about your UIs! The doc said it was because you weren't drinking enough water??? WOW! That's a good reminder! Thanks for the kind words and support! You really have helped me today! Take care, Jean

Your too sweet. Yep, it was from not drinking enough water. I would have rather been in labor than have those. They were awful, the pain was unbearable.. So I try not to get them anymore, by getting my water in. Hang in there and get you some more protein bars or make you a Protein Smoothie. Some are wonderful and the best part is that protein keeps you fuller longer, so you won't want to snack. You can do this... Trust me!!! ((((((HUGS)))))) Tiffany Remember you DON"T want to fall back into your old eating habits. I know I don't!!!

I really don't want to fall back into my old patterns! Thanks for the supportive words. Take care, Jean

Don't be hard on yourself. If your like me that's when I get depressed. It's time to take charge. Here's a start 1) Make sure you have all the right foods in the house and ready for work. Go to the store tonight and get the food your body needs. 2) Get the crap out of the house. If there are temptations at work - give yourself a substitute like protein pudding. 3) Water I start my day with a 16 oz protein drink and a 24 oz shaker of crystal light and bring it to work. That has to be gone by Lunch. Don't get thirsty and don't go low on your protein!!!!! Think of sugar like crack. I can't control myself with it. It is the monkey on my back so I don't have any. The sugar is making your blood sugar drop and draining your energy -GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM!!!!! Start your sugar rehab! Replace with chocolate protein and crystal light. Ok there is a kick in the butt.

Hi, Heather! It is easy to fall into depression when you're not paying attention! I don't want to go down that road again!!! You are RIGHT! It's time to take charge! Making excuses won't make the scale move! Your suggestions are right on target and I WILL go to the store tonight and get what I need and get the crap out of the house! Wish I could do something about all the goodies floating around at work! But...having a protein bar or something like in my office has helped me stay away from the treats over the past few months (there are just more of them now!!!). Water, Protein, Water, Protein...my new mantra! Thanks for the kick in the butt! I NEEDED IT! BTW...you look great in your 16s! Jean

I don't think your making excuses. You looking to see why this is happening. I just went down stair and someone asked me twice if I wanted a candy. They know I had this surgery too. It's hard! I have a plan.....more to come. Heidi