Wednesday - a new day

I'm starting over today.  I've been off the program for far too long and have put on three pounds and can't seem to get them off.  Of course, that's because I'm not using my tool properly.  I'm bound and determined to have these three pounds off before the weekend!  It may not sound like much to some of you, but it's a step in the wrong direction.  If I don't stop it now, it may just continue and take me back to where I was before!  I will not let that happen.  As I sit here at my computer, drinking my iced portein coffee, looking at the wrappers from two snack sized AlmondJoy's I know something must be done.  I know what I need to do, I just need to do it.  Getting back on track is hard for me, but my first step is coming back to OH, and back to logging on fitday.  I wanted to try what Kristy did and take all 'whites' out of my diet, but I've failed.  I'm getting close to that exasperated stage again.  I need to get out for a walk.  I think that's where I'm going to go...right now.   C ya all.
Jan

Good morning Jan and those to follow.

I can totally relate to you!!!!  Remember how I told you I got rid of my scale (gave it to my daughter) and was trying not to be so obsessed with my weight.  You made a comment that hit home with me saying you had worked far to hard to get where you are and you need the scale to keep yourself in check.  Well that day, I headed to K-mart and bought myself a new scale.  Stepped on.....UP 7 pounds!!!  OMG, talk about freaking out!  So then I tried to reason with myself that is was a 'different' scale and may just be weighing me heavier, etc.....but it is freaking me out. 

So I'm right there with you girl!  Trying to get back on track.  Today I am sitting at Hurley with my two sons who are having their pre-admission testing for their upcoming surgery.  Both are having surgery December 13th.  They start their 2 week liquid diet the Monday after Thanksgiving and I am seriously considering doing it right along with them to help myself get back on track.  I can't seem to make it through a day without eatng the white stuff either!  Mostly pretzels for me!  Even when I don't buy them at the grocery store, I later then stop at a gas station for a bag because I am craving them so bad!

Anyways, thanks for the post, I needed to hear this today.  I need to get back on track and am glad to hear I am not alone!  We can do this!

Take care,
Nan

Yes we can, Nan.  We'll do it because we're motivated and because we don't want all of our hard work for naught.  What a great idea to tag along with your boys during their pre-op diet.  I've tried to do the five day pouch test, but I was not successful.  I think I need to chew!  I've bought a few bunches of celery and find that I munch on that ALOT.  Gary does too, which is good.  I'm hoping that I can help motivate him to watch is diet and maybe lose a few pounds too.
I wouldn't worry about the seven pounds (ya right).  I think probably if you haven't noticed any change in the way your clothes fit, then it's the scale weighing you differently.  Just start now and keep track.  Easy for me to say, right?  I'm full of advise, I just wish I could follow it.  :o)
I'll be praying for your boys.  How's your daughter doing?  I've been away so long, I've missed out on so much news! 
My grandson will be a year old on Dec 11th, my son will be 28 on Dec 12th and your son's will start a new life on Dec 13th.  What a great month that will be.
Jan

Thanks for asking about my daughter...she is down 96 lbs so far (at just over 6 months out)!!!!   She has blossomed into a confident, strong young woman.  She's so close to that 100 lb mark!  And she's having a blast shopping for clothes :-)

SO SO happy for her.  She's young and will get to enjoy her life for much longer now.  I wish I had done this sooner, years and years sooner.  When you're almost 60 (yikes) you're past the prime of your life, into the golden years... |:o)  I can still live life fully in the my golden years.
I'll bet she's a different person for sure now.  You're just going to be one happy (thin) family

Well, I'm back from my 2.5 mile walk with the dogs.  I feel great!  I'm now working on my first 24 oz of water.  I can't remember, can I count my 20 oz of decaf protein coffee as part of my fluids for the day?

Yes, you can count decaf coffee & tea s part of your fluids!

Jan I believe that for every cup of coffee you drink you are supose to add an additional cup of water because coffee can dehydrate you. That is cafinated. not  sure about the decaff!
but bei dehydrated will cause you to retain water and weight!

Hey Jani Girl,

I am proud of you for getting back on track at 3 lbs gained instead of 20 like I did.  Taking off this 20 lbs has been really tough but I have 2 more to go.  Getting rid of all the white stuff has been a struggle at times and I will eat gluten free stuff after the first of the year.  I won't try to incorporate it in my plans with the Holidays approaching because I think I will to much temptation for me.
 
I have to admit that I have been a slug when it come to exercise lately . . I have been working so much and in my free time painting my living which is a major project... but almost done.

Enjoy your walk,

Kristy

good Morning Jan and Nan, and all who follow

Well the apple don't fall far from the tree. Or my Angle! LOL I have to admit I have been bad too!
Not drinking my water, no vitamins, eating haphazardly. I am not sure if I got board or just lazy!
I have not gained any lbs. but have not lost any lately either. And Yes I have gotten away from the support that I so desperately need.

so here I sit drinking my  cup of decaf, (No protein powder) And realize MY angle is a brave one. She stepped up and hit the nail on the head. We must get back on the path and away from our own self destructive backsliding. So. here I am. Please OH family be my rock now that I am week.
I am going to get back to basics. (Pam is right). Starting with 8 8oz per day!  Vitamins, food logging, and exercise. Some  where I fell to the wayside and stopped taking and putting my own needs (medically) first.

So I pledge to join you Jan and Nan, but I also pledge to check in daily with my OH family and give a report of my progress and if I fail I expect you all to kick me in he rear and keep me honest! Even if I do get testie. Don't mind me I for some reason have become a snappy girl since my RNY. Maybe it is guilt cause I know that I have not been on program for a while now! Even misdirected anger!

see  you tomorrow. On my way to the dentist. Then I am going to take a hike!