Break the INSANITY!

Hi Everyone I am wondering if any of you are experiencing what I am now going through-- I am at a TOTAL STANDSTILL now since June 1. I started out on my WL Journey a lightweight weighing in at surgery at 265 lbs at a height of 5'7. I am very frustrated now because I fluctuate between 155 and 153. I am at Dr.'s goal now at 155 and Dr. is comfortable with me staying where I am but I still want to lose about 10 to 15 pounds more. I notice now that some of my old cravings are resurfasing their ugly heads and I try not to give in, but just as before, my vulnerable time is the between 2 and 6 pm. Lately I have been craving dark chocolate and salt. I weigh myself daily only because I do not want to go beyond the 155. I now wear between a size 12 and 14. I am noticing though that even at 155 the size 14 is feeling a bit loose. I thought this was odd because I am not losing any weight. I know I must try to drink more water but at times is very hard. People at work still tell me I look so skinny, even without losing anymore weight. I figured I would ask you all what I can do to break this long plateau of almost 3 months, since alot of you have been there done that. I am going away this weekend for a family wedding out of state so I am hoping that maybe with a change in routine it may be what I need to break the insanity. I even thought of just doing my protein shakes as breakfast and lunch, eating a regular dinner and nothing bu****er in between. What are your thoughts on all this? Thanks for your help! Marianne

I'm right there with you... but with a kick. I was 180 on June 8th and in July I got down to 175 and then in August I went back to 185 and today I am at 179 after going back to two protein shakes a day. I'm hoping that is the secret. I've been very upset with myself because I know I'm doing it to myself. I was doing so well for so long and the past two months have been hell and I have turned to chocolate and liquor. I know I know.... BAD!!!! I have been wanting chocolate or salt and vinegar potato chips ... how bad is that. I don't have it everytime I want it but I have indulged... but I have indulged more in Martinis, Long Island Iced Teas, White Russians, shots, or wine. I have about two - four glasses when I indulge lately and it isn't every day but it is a couple times a week now where I went months without a thought of a drink. Granted there has been alot of social events lately but I need to get back to just drinking water. I've noticed a difference this week (I have lost 6 pounds this week after two-three months of nothing) by having two protein shakes a day and drinking water instead of liquor or milk. So perhaps getting back to basics is the key. I do usually eat good food (for meals) but the craving of chocolate isn't going away. I find I can satisfy the craving with one or two hersheys kisses dark chocolate but I do not bite or chew them so they last longer in my mouth. I'm hoping to be done with the insanity too... I hate feeling I am sabotaging myself and kick myself later for it. Good luck! Laura RNY 9/7/04 330/179/140

OH BOY................I AM RIGHT WITH YOU!! Got down to 175 a few weeks ago even...........and am now looking at 182, down from 184......AND I AM ANGRY WITH MYSELF. Yes, chocolate, yes to the salt/vinegar potato chips...........and ginger snaps.........between 7pm and midnight are my worst times........ I just can't seem to stop going downstairs for something to eat. I stand at the top of the stairs and ARGUE WITH MYSELF...........talk about INSANITY...........and most of the time I still go down. You have lost a TON.....I mean, really.....150lbs??? That is a whole person! I have only lost half of that............... Your picture is AWESOME! I'll hold your hand if you'll hold mine. We cannot allow ourselves to do this..........there has to be a way.... Wesie 256/182

You are exactly where I am at. I liked to drink but now I think god is telling me not to because I black out almost everytime I do it. I mean black out and I am unconcious. What I dotn get is my weird urge to drink now since I never was a drinker before but someone once told me that even one ounce of liquor will slow down your metabolism for 2 weeks so maybe that is what stops your loss. Anyway I am in the same boat as you and glad that I have other people sharing my fight with the cravings and everything. At least I am normal in that respect!!! In any case I will know you will get back on track it already sounds like you are so good luck Love Amybee