still fighting the fight
I am still fighting with my weight loss.......... I am 2 1/2 years out I went from a size 24-26 to a 8 and currently 10-12. The further I get out the more I struggle. I went from 300lbs to 166, and currently 180. I am just pissed I let myself slip away into old bad habits. It seems the more I get pissed the more I eat.....The more I eat the more pissed I get because i ate........UGGGGG
What do you guys eat that's healthy. I need to get my lazy butt out and walk but I don't wanna have to take my daycare kids with because they are so slow..... I mean we have to jump over every little crack, look at every little bug we see, stop and look at the color of houses, look who needs to mow their lawn, ect ect ect....... Don't get me wrong I love taking them for walks like that but I would rather move fast than like a turtle. And beings I always have kids that's hard to do.........
Well enough of the crying............ Let me know for those of you who struggle how you handle it???????????
What do you guys eat that's healthy. I need to get my lazy butt out and walk but I don't wanna have to take my daycare kids with because they are so slow..... I mean we have to jump over every little crack, look at every little bug we see, stop and look at the color of houses, look who needs to mow their lawn, ect ect ect....... Don't get me wrong I love taking them for walks like that but I would rather move fast than like a turtle. And beings I always have kids that's hard to do.........
Well enough of the crying............ Let me know for those of you who struggle how you handle it???????????
I know that these amazing folks will have a mountain of awesome info. for you but wanted to chime about how great you've done and that you're someone to look up to in my re-journey!! 
14 pounds is not bad though, Marsha. I know you're not happy with it and I can totally understand that. I freak at 2 pounds. But, you do have to put it into perspective and understand that while it is 14 pounds, it is certainly easier to put the effort in now to remove those 14 vs. 140! It is completely within your control right now!!! Don't let that slip away.
Healthy is to each of us probably a little different, but the old saying on OH is "go back to the basics", so for you that is protein first, get your water in, etc. Right?
Also, read a great article recently on the eat, repent, eat, repent cycle. And it sounds like that's what you're doing. Eating and then getting really angry at your self. You have to stop and take a look at why that is. There's always a root cause. Try to find that and then see what steps you can take to remedy it.
As for those walks with the kiddos, I can relate to wanting to move a little faster, but definitely still get out there and move with them. Cherish the time and the memories and remember that you are getting to do what most mom's and dad's are paying you to do, be active with their kiddos. Just embrace that freedom.
Then when your hubby is home, ask him to watch your own kids so that you can unwind from your day and go for your 15 or 30 or 60 minute walk. You need YOU time, so build it in to your every day schedule. Don't take no for an answer and don't back down. If he's not able for whatever reason, call on a neighbor and swap kid's. etc. You get the idea.
Make a plan and stick to it. You owe it to your self.
Healthy is to each of us probably a little different, but the old saying on OH is "go back to the basics", so for you that is protein first, get your water in, etc. Right?
Also, read a great article recently on the eat, repent, eat, repent cycle. And it sounds like that's what you're doing. Eating and then getting really angry at your self. You have to stop and take a look at why that is. There's always a root cause. Try to find that and then see what steps you can take to remedy it.
As for those walks with the kiddos, I can relate to wanting to move a little faster, but definitely still get out there and move with them. Cherish the time and the memories and remember that you are getting to do what most mom's and dad's are paying you to do, be active with their kiddos. Just embrace that freedom.
Then when your hubby is home, ask him to watch your own kids so that you can unwind from your day and go for your 15 or 30 or 60 minute walk. You need YOU time, so build it in to your every day schedule. Don't take no for an answer and don't back down. If he's not able for whatever reason, call on a neighbor and swap kid's. etc. You get the idea.
Make a plan and stick to it. You owe it to your self.
Thank you........ You made me stop and think.......... I do need to do something for me because right now I don't. I am with kids 24/7 I have daycare kids 24/7 as well so there is always kiddos here. My hubby has watched them while i run to the store and that is a breather...........BUT it might be to much of one because if i go in for a few things I ALWAYS come out with way more than what i wanted. I can even have a list but that never helps I see something and oh crap there it goes in the cart. I can start with out a cart but than I look goofy walking around with my arms full of stuff....... But it is RELAXING (just not in the checkbook) LOL I do need to find something for me and time for me Thanks for pointing that out..............
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on 7/15/10 12:13 am - Clear Lake, MN
on 7/15/10 12:13 am - Clear Lake, MN
Marsha,
I so get it.......I have been doing better, once I decided to stop beating myself up and just try to eat right and get in some exercise.......
I guess for me I never believed I deserved this gift......Something I learned recently, I was self sabotaging....I finally believe I deserve this and am making healthier choices and doing things for ME......I hired a personal trainer, stopped drinking my loaded Caribou coffee's and saved that money for the trainer.....
You have to remember that you are WAY more healthier now, even with a weight gain....My Doctor told me that gaining 10-20% back is normal.....I guess once I went and saw him he put it all into perspective to me......
Just try to go back to the basics.....Protein 1st.......And lots and lots of water.......I was snacking too, but now with summer those unhealthy snacks have turned into fresh fruit.......I also try to have 1 protein shake a day.....And I have learned that all's I can eat is 1200 calories to maintain......Maybe start counting calories again, see where your at.....My Bariatric Doctor told me 1,000 calories to lose weight, with some exercise.....
Good luck, just know your not alone, there are a lot of us going through this......I think maintenance is WAY harder than the 1st year......Hang in there......Kelly
I so get it.......I have been doing better, once I decided to stop beating myself up and just try to eat right and get in some exercise.......
I guess for me I never believed I deserved this gift......Something I learned recently, I was self sabotaging....I finally believe I deserve this and am making healthier choices and doing things for ME......I hired a personal trainer, stopped drinking my loaded Caribou coffee's and saved that money for the trainer.....
You have to remember that you are WAY more healthier now, even with a weight gain....My Doctor told me that gaining 10-20% back is normal.....I guess once I went and saw him he put it all into perspective to me......
Just try to go back to the basics.....Protein 1st.......And lots and lots of water.......I was snacking too, but now with summer those unhealthy snacks have turned into fresh fruit.......I also try to have 1 protein shake a day.....And I have learned that all's I can eat is 1200 calories to maintain......Maybe start counting calories again, see where your at.....My Bariatric Doctor told me 1,000 calories to lose weight, with some exercise.....
Good luck, just know your not alone, there are a lot of us going through this......I think maintenance is WAY harder than the 1st year......Hang in there......Kelly
Hey sweets 
You've already recognized what you've BEEN doing, so now you have to try to PREVENT yourself from doing it! Easy for me to say, I know. Find a way to ask yourself, whenever you reach for something edible - do I NEED this? Is this fuel for my body, or a narcotic for my brain? Fuel - good. Narcotic - not so much.
Amy is 110% right on the making time for yourself deal. And it is REALLY DIFFICULT for us to do, especially moms. I can only imagine how foreign the idea seems for you with your 24/7 daycare - I mean, MY GOSH!
But it's important for our SANITY to find time to decompress. I rarely do so myself, and I feel a ridiculous amount of guilt when I DO take time for DARLA, but ya know what? I LIKE IT! I DO need to build more exercise into my ME time, tho, not just picking raspberries or enjoying the pool or the deck (although I DO have a rather awesome tan going
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Don't beat yourself up over the minor regain, just don't let it get out of hand. You may remember a couple years ago (?) some people here were absolutely LIVID at the thought of regain being a normal, even acceptable thing. Well, if it WASN'T a normal thing, all the books and articles and bariatric programs wouldn't make a point of telling us about it! We don't have to like it, but it IS fairly common. The beautiful thing is, we still have our tools, and we know how to use 'em. We just have to find the determination to do so.
LOVE YOU, MARSHA MARSHA MARSHA!!!!
You've already recognized what you've BEEN doing, so now you have to try to PREVENT yourself from doing it! Easy for me to say, I know. Find a way to ask yourself, whenever you reach for something edible - do I NEED this? Is this fuel for my body, or a narcotic for my brain? Fuel - good. Narcotic - not so much.
Amy is 110% right on the making time for yourself deal. And it is REALLY DIFFICULT for us to do, especially moms. I can only imagine how foreign the idea seems for you with your 24/7 daycare - I mean, MY GOSH!
But it's important for our SANITY to find time to decompress. I rarely do so myself, and I feel a ridiculous amount of guilt when I DO take time for DARLA, but ya know what? I LIKE IT! I DO need to build more exercise into my ME time, tho, not just picking raspberries or enjoying the pool or the deck (although I DO have a rather awesome tan going
)Don't beat yourself up over the minor regain, just don't let it get out of hand. You may remember a couple years ago (?) some people here were absolutely LIVID at the thought of regain being a normal, even acceptable thing. Well, if it WASN'T a normal thing, all the books and articles and bariatric programs wouldn't make a point of telling us about it! We don't have to like it, but it IS fairly common. The beautiful thing is, we still have our tools, and we know how to use 'em. We just have to find the determination to do so.
LOVE YOU, MARSHA MARSHA MARSHA!!!!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
I just posted a topic similar to this one only I'm not as far out as you are.
As for the exercise, I know it's probably not ideal but is there any way you can get up early and work out? I get up at 4:30 to go walking and I know it's really early and it takes me a good 10 minutes to walk, but after I finish my 3 miles I feel so much better and very accomplished! It also helps me sleep better at night. The trick is finding the time, I know.
And don't beat yourself up!
As for the exercise, I know it's probably not ideal but is there any way you can get up early and work out? I get up at 4:30 to go walking and I know it's really early and it takes me a good 10 minutes to walk, but after I finish my 3 miles I feel so much better and very accomplished! It also helps me sleep better at night. The trick is finding the time, I know.
And don't beat yourself up!
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