Anyone out there as miserable as I am?

Hi everyone! I need to ask if anyone can give me any advice, Still struggling here. Am I just done losing? I go up and down with the same ten pounds for over a year. My goal was 180 and I am no where near it. Im at 209 today. I eat 1200 cals a day at the most, I jog and all I am is in pain from my bad back with absolutely no results. Not even any loss of inches, WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? PLEASE HELP Jamie 334/209/180 SOMEDAY

I've found that if I eat over 800 calories a day, I don't lose weight. If I eat over a thousand, I GAIN weight. Is there any way you can shave 100-200 calories off your food plan everyday? Cathy, 12/20/04 420/198/180

What are your daily routines? What are you eating at each meal? Do you read labels? I am just a little over 2 yrs post op and it's a struggle everyday to keep my weight within a range that's comfortable for me. I go up and down in a day and in a weeks time. Here are a few tips that keep me in check: 1. Increase fluid intake - it gives the sensation of being full. I drink a cup of hot tea or a bottle of water in between meals to give me a sensation of being full and it really does help to decrease hunger pangs and cravings. 2. If I just have to have a snack, I choose things like cheese and crackers or peanut butter and crackers, jello, sugar free popsicles, yogurt, fresh fruit (apples are great and filling), baked chips 1oz, raw or steamed veggies. 3. I eat high protein meals: i.e. Breakfast is egg whites with diced ham or bacon (an occasional treat - you can use turkey bacon); or 1/2 slice wheat or whole grain bread with a tablespoon of peanut butter with an apple or boiled egg. Lunch - salad greens with chicken; or tuna & saltine crackers, or an open faced turkey sandwich with a piece of fruit or veggies. Dinner: steak, chicken, fish, or turkey with steamed veggies. 4. I don't eat a lot of carbs. I limit my carbs to whole grain breads, wheat crackers, brown rice, and baked sweet potatoes; good carbs that take longer to breakdown. 5. I exercise on a treadmill with settings that I can tolerate. I can set the pace at which I walk, I can choose flat or an incline. It wasn't expensive. I bought it at Walmart for less than $200. I exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes a day. Sometimes more when I can tolerate it. 6. I don't eat in front of the t.v. or in bed or late at night. I stop by 8:00 or 8:30 at the latest. 7. When I'm bored, I find something else to do. When I'm sad, I call a friend or do something that makes me happy. When I'm anxious, I put on relaxing music or work a puzzle, when I'm angry or upset, I find something else to put that energy into. All this to avoid the trap of emotional eating. 8. I set SMALL term goals. i.e.: This week, I will lose 3 pounds; or TODAY I will eat healthy at every meal; etc... 9. I don't starve myself - it slows the metabolism, tricking the body into thinking that it must conserve fat for energy since there is no food for fuel. I eat 3 meals a day and a small heathly snack between each meal. When you eat small meals frequently throughout the day, the metabolism is constantly burning even when you've stopped eating. 10. Take your multi-vitamins everyday. Keep your head up. It's always going to be a battle. You may not win every battle, but if you continue to work hard at it and put forth a conscious effort to do good everyday, you will win the war! Good luck and God bless!

Hi Jamie, I'm struggling with my last 30 pounds. I'm up and down between 172-175. I joined a Learn to Run program and have increased my exercise. I shun sugar and high fats, by reading all labels. Still, I am a slow loser. Sometimes months passes, before I see movement on the scale. Just don't lose faith in the program. Follow your routine. As the weather gets warmer, add some additional walking and increase your water intake. Small changes can make a big difference. If I lose 1 pound per month, I'm still happy... I always remember where I was before this journey began and I appreciate that I am in far better health today, regardless of whether or not I reach my planned "goal" weight. Take Care, Karen G

I go with what makes my body comfortable. My goal according to my Surgeon is 130lbs and everyone tells me I would look to thin. I bounce between 155lbs to 160lbs. Depending on what I eat and how much I take in in one day. I don't stress anymore. Now I might stress if I started gaining 20 or 30lbs back. That golden year is gone and now we must work and jus****ch what we eat but not kill youself over 24/7 stressing. Donna

Hi Jamie, I'm struggling with the same 10 pounds for the past year. Like you my scale goes up and down daily. I'm struggling with the 180's and my goal weight is 150. Like you I have major back pain and I too am becoming very discoouraged. Hang in there is my best advise. My problem is I have got back to drinking regular sodas and I know that is a BIG NO NO, but when your in pain and depressed, . . . what else can I say, but I will try again today. I too need encouragement and support. Mary S. 12-21-04 336/185/150 Someday?

Hey there Jamie, I am at 240/170/145.... I wish that my body want lose more. Glad to hear that others are having the same troubles.... Brenda