I haven't been on board in awhile and today I was just feeling so down. I did the same thing and gained 5 lbs in Dec. The women here at my office are doing their own version of "Biggest Loser" so I'm doing that trying to motivate myself and get back on track but it just disgust me that I had gastric by-pass and gained weight. I can eat so much more now and I feel hungry all the time. I feel like you - I eat as much as a normal person. I stopped losing weight in August so I know this is going to be a battle. I work out 3 times a week but even that didn't keep me from gaining weight. I love chocolate and I was surrounded by goodies all month in our office. Anyway, I just gotta say I'm so where you are and I wish you the best of luck. Thanks.

Hi Donna, Great question... That is just crazy.. I felt like I could eat everything and anything yesterday and everything was going down easy and no problems.. Today I feel like I could barley eat anything.. My Hot Ceral barley went down, when I ate the enire thing yesterday.. So.. yes, yes. I am the same.. I can eat about a 3/4 cup of cottage cheese with a few slices of tomatoes. I can eat an entire hard taco now. I usually dont measure. I just know how much will fit.. I am interested to see what everyone else says.. Luvs and Hugs! Tiff

Hi Donna and all the October sisters, I can hold about 3/4 cup of cottage cheese and berries too but no more than that. I have that almost every day for breakfast. I keep my measuring cup handy because I still don't trust my eyes for portion control. My eyes and mouth got me to be SMO and I don't want to get there again. Each day I struggle to get in enough protein. not that I can eat much else, just a struggle to get it all in. 3 small meals and 1 or 2 snacks are my routine. I try to have a protein and good carb for a snack. An apple and cheese or peanut butter is my norm. My meals are a protein, (any meat sits well) and a veggie. Cauliflower, broccolii, green beans are my favorites. On busy days it is harder to get in my water. Now I keep the Crystal Light, or store brand, packets to go in my car. That way I can make a quick stop, buy a bottle of water and drink. Better planning would help but some days I don't plan so well. I am soooo tired of other people telling me to EAT!! Non obese people who know nothing about my requirements. My temper is short and I'm not so nice to them. When the weight first started coming off, people seemed supportive. Now they bug me to eat. Damned if I do, damned if I don't. You asked for suggestions of what to eat? I eat the same basic meals as I described all the time. Meat, veggies, cottage cheese, some fruit, no extras. Once in a while I have yogurt with Kashi Go Lean for a meal. Does that help? this board got quiet for a while. Now I think we are understanding that the honeymoon is over. It is still hard to learn what to do or better yet what not to do. I'll try to check in more often. Annette

HEY TIFF, HONEY, I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, I'M IN THE SAME BOAT AS YOU ARE, AND I'M SURE WE'RE NOT THE ONLY ONES. THE HOLIDAYS WERE VERY DEPRESSING FOR MY SISTER AND I. I'M SURE IF YOU'RE A REGULAR READER YOU KNOW THAT OUR MOM PASSED AWAY LAST MAY, SO THIS WAS THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WITH OUT HER. LIKE YOU, THE FLOOR I WORK ON AT THE HOSP. WAS, AND STILL IS FILLED W/ SABATAGE, COOKIES, CANDIES, PIES, CARAMEL POPCORN, etc . . . AGAIN, LIKE YOU I'M ONLY HUMAN AND COULDN'T RESIST TEMTATION. AS A RESULT I'VE GAINED 3 POUNDS AND LIKE YOU STARTED FREAKING OUT. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT WE'D BE WORRIED ABOUT GAINING "A FEW POUNDS." I LACK ALL MOTIVATION, WHEN MOM WAS ALIVE I'D WALK EVERY DAY, NOW? WHO CARES? I TOOK A WALK YESTERDAY AND SHOULD DO THE SAME TODAY, BUT AGAIN, NO MOTIVATION. I'M TRYING TO GET BACK IN THE GROOVE WITH EATING AND DRINKING. WE DIDN'T GO THROUGH THE SURGERY AND HA*****ANGES TO SCREW THINGS UP NOW. ALTHOUGH, IF I'M REALLY CRAVING SOMETHING I'M NOT GOING TO DENEIGH (sp) MY SELF, OTHER WISE THAT ITEM WILL BE ALWAYS ON MY MIND. I'D BE INTERESTED IN HOW MUCH EVERYONE ELSE CAN EAT, AND HOW MUCH THEY ACTUALLY DO EAT AT EACH MEAL. I FIND MYSELF GETTING MORE AND MORE HUNGERY EVERY DAY, I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S BOREDOM OR I'M ACTUALLY HUNGERY? SO, LIKE YOU I'M GOING TO START TRACKING MY INTAKE AND TRY TO GET MOTIVATED TO MOVE MORE. THE ONLY THING THAT I DO, AND WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP IN THE HOUSE AS A SNACK IS DARK CHOCOLATE M&M'S. NOT ONLY ARE THEY ANTIOXIDENTS BUT THEY, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, HELP W/ MY CONSTIPATION. ANOTHER THING I KEEP AS A SNACK ARE SUN CHIPS, THEY'RE WHOLE GRAIN AND AFTER 5-6 I'M FULL AND SATISFIED. I'LL STOP RUNNING OFF AT THE MOUTH FOR NOW. HOPE YOU AND I AND ANY ONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN BAD GETS BACK ON TRACK. STOP KICKING YOUR SELF, YOU'RE ONLY HUMAN. DONNA, SFY

Hi Tiff, The holidays were horrible when it came to garbage snacks!!!!!!! I am glad to hear you are doing better and feeling better!! PLEASE don't every feel embarassed to come to us here on this board! That is what we are here for! SUPPORT!!!!!!! Keep us posted on how you are doing! Hugs, Holly