Thinking I Can Do This

Not been on here in a very long time. Banded 6/7/07. Started at 304 got down to 218 April 10, had a small problem got a few cc taken out. Discovered I can eat junk again and bam. Weight got back up to 249 Jan. 11. So back on the band wagon. Started Jan 15,11 lost down to 238. . Got up yesterday morning had my usual coffee, at 10:30 drank my protein shake. Went to movies yesterday with family ate 1 cup of salted cashews (bad I know now) drank 1 bottle flavored water. Went to Ruby Tuesdays with family they ate their food, I ate one atkins protein bar had 2 glasses of water.  Came home and my tummy was aching.  Sat on toilet for 30 min (LOL). Swear I lost 10 lbs. (wishful thinking LOL). Got on the scale and I was back up 4 lbs. I am thinking what the heck how is this possible in less than 24 hrs i have gained 4 lbs. The other site I post on basically told me the same thing salty cashews (dang them nuts!) Water weight. So as of this morning, I weighed and it is 240.5. So all i can say is I am here for support. It has been almost 4 years. It has been hard. I like everyone else have learned to use the sliders (emotional foods) when things get icky in life.  I am going to give it my all again. When it warms up just a little more here in Georgia I have decided I am gonna start walking.

I'm right there with you!  I love my sweets, but they don't love me :(  I have to also refocus and go back to eating the way I was eating when I was successful.  I'm also increasing the amount of exercise I'm doing so I can reshape my body as I'm losing.

Don't wait for warmer weather to start walking.  You should start walking now since you are inspired to do so.  Maybe you could walk in a mall or get a walking dvd...I have a few and it is more than just walking and I enjoy it.  Keep us posted on your progress or just let us know if you need support.

Lisa

You CAN do it!! Yay, you!! You should just weight yourself once a day, at the same time every day....sounds like you might be drivin' yourself crazy (I do the same thing). Try to stay away from the simple carb and sugars, do that walking...and watch the numbers on that scale drop. GOOD LUCK!!!