1 yr and 100 lbs later......I'm starting to slide backwards somewhat

Hi all, I've been off the boards for about 6 months. Here it is 1 year after surgery and I was down as much as 103 lbs, 262 to 159. But now I've developed a sweet tooth from heck and I've been eating too much, too fast, too often and as a result I'm up to 167 and feel like I'm outta control again. I still haven't found a support group, maybe that would help, I guess I need to refocus before it's too late. Ugh. Happy anniversary to all of the other 1 year people. Tony in WA state

Hey Tony, I am right there with you! I Have always had the sweet tooth but since halloween it has been even worse!!!!! So Today I am removing all things bad from the house like i did gettng ready for surgery. I also havnt been getting enough protein. Grazing like crazy too. Especially over thanksgivng. So Back to basics eating 6 times a day getting in my water and protein. Just remember you are much closer to getting it back under control than you were a year ago. and if you screw up for one meal thats ok you can eat better the next meal. not wait till the next day to start again. Keep me posted and We can keep in contact to keep eachother in check. Maybe we both can start a food journal and then relay it to each other to be accountable. Our own support group! Talk to you soon Leann 235/132/125

Hey Tony! I hear ya loud and clear and you are NOT alone! It's so easy to give in to temptation. I think the key is to avoid sweets altogether, because I read an article relatively recently that said sugar consumption will make you have cravings for sugar. So..if you avoid them altogether, eventually, you won't crave them. I guess the thing is...you have a tool, and you need to get back to basics to use your tool. You've done great so far, and you will continue! Browse through your old photos and remind yourself of where you came from! Stick with the boards, do anything to keep yourself motivated! Carole