Almost 5 Years....
After a long absence, I finally decided to come back to this board because I've experienced a weight gain of about 30 pounds from my lowest. My goal is to drop 50 this year but I'm having a hard time trying to figure out where to start. I've been hitting the gym, so exercise isn't a problem. Only drinking decaf coffee now, and focusing on not having anything to eat after 8 (always been a night feeder). Any thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?
Seeing my surgeon on 2/15 for the first time in a few years, saw her in Best Buy in Orange and it really punched me in the gut to get on top of it.
Seeing my surgeon on 2/15 for the first time in a few years, saw her in Best Buy in Orange and it really punched me in the gut to get on top of it.
I'm in the same boat. Gained back 30 but I seem to be holding. I want to get back on the stick to losing again. Mad at myself because I said I wouldn't do this. Recommitting for 2010. I know what to do, I just have to do it.
It sounds like you have a good plan. I started back to eating after 8:00 p.m. and that's part of my problem.
You can do it. I can do it. So let's get started. Let me know if you have a breakthrough.
Bev
It sounds like you have a good plan. I started back to eating after 8:00 p.m. and that's part of my problem.
You can do it. I can do it. So let's get started. Let me know if you have a breakthrough.
Bev
I feel ya.
Congrats on being 5 years out though. Remember, bounce back weith IS normal and to be expected. You're doing the right thing by nipping it in the bud, so to speak and making sure you stay on top of your health and fitness.
You're doing the right thing by getting back to see your Dr. I'm sure she will prescribe a sensible course of action for you.
I personally went back to the beginning and started over with my initial gastric bypass diet... it was a severe chain yank, but I needed it. I did one week of clear liquids only, then full liquids, then soft food, then on to solids... focusing only on protein and veggies. So far, I've lost 12 lbs. It's been 4 weeks. I'm doing solids, focusing on protein. I have found though that I need to actually TRACK my calorie intake every day too. I'd like to loose 10 more lbs. It seems doable at this point. My BMI is back to being 'normal' at this point, so I'm very happy with that.
Anyway, that's just what I've done. It may not be right for you. What you could do though is definately track (write down or use your smart phone or the internet to track) your caloric intake and try to get things right for your own situation. I think if you focus on your portion size, track your calories and keep on exercising and the weight will begin to come off.
Good luck to you.
Congrats on being 5 years out though. Remember, bounce back weith IS normal and to be expected. You're doing the right thing by nipping it in the bud, so to speak and making sure you stay on top of your health and fitness.
You're doing the right thing by getting back to see your Dr. I'm sure she will prescribe a sensible course of action for you.
I personally went back to the beginning and started over with my initial gastric bypass diet... it was a severe chain yank, but I needed it. I did one week of clear liquids only, then full liquids, then soft food, then on to solids... focusing only on protein and veggies. So far, I've lost 12 lbs. It's been 4 weeks. I'm doing solids, focusing on protein. I have found though that I need to actually TRACK my calorie intake every day too. I'd like to loose 10 more lbs. It seems doable at this point. My BMI is back to being 'normal' at this point, so I'm very happy with that.
Anyway, that's just what I've done. It may not be right for you. What you could do though is definately track (write down or use your smart phone or the internet to track) your caloric intake and try to get things right for your own situation. I think if you focus on your portion size, track your calories and keep on exercising and the weight will begin to come off.
Good luck to you.
Best, 
Lisa C
From CT
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