Three month update

And I am discouraged and disgusted with myself.  In the past month, I have only lost 3 lbs!  This past month the weight loss has been so slow!  And it is feeding right into my "beat myself up and set myself up for failure" programming!  I know I am not measuring everything I eat or calculating protein and carbs, but I don't want to be a slave to a diet for the rest of my life.  What should I be consuming at this stage?  The only junk I eat are occasionally about 150 calories worth of pretzels and that not every day.  Also about 1/4 cup a day of a soybean based trail mix that totals 150 calories per 1/4 cup.  Can this be having such an effect on my weight loss?  I know I can do this, I just didn't think I was going to have to weigh and measure and count at this stage other than making sure I was getting in my protein and fluids. Somebody please give me a peptalk and guidelines on protein, carbs, fats, and calories I should be consuming and still expect to lose weight. And no I have not started up at the gym yet. (I know:  I have probably answered all my own questions!) But I do want input and feedback (ugh!  That term!) Thanks guys!  Love you!

Suz, don't you DARE beat yourself up......everyone is different and their loss is different.  You've been under a LOT of stress, that could be a cause.  Don't you still have to see your nut?   I'd give her a call or a visit and see what she said.  I know you can do this and am sure as smart and resorceful as you are, you'll be back on track in no time!  At least you didn't gain 3 lbs!   Nancy

Thank you, Noodle!  It's this disgusting need I have to do things perfectly, y'know? I was thinking of setting up a meeting with the NUT for the first Monday of Nov when we have our support group meeting.  That way I can get both meetings in on one trip to WIlmington.  She is going to ask me for a food journal.  I can also email her. I have gone to Fitday.com and that has helped me track and calculate what I eat to some extent.  It may be time to "diet" a bit and get into that disciplined mentality for a bit and see if it helps... And yes, I haven't gained any! Thanks again! 

Suzanne.. PLEASE do not beat yourself up!  Look at how far you have come in the past 3 months!  You should be PROUD! 

I am not measuring and calculating either... it makes me feel too much like I am on a diet.  I just want to live my life without being a slave to my food diary.  So, to that I can relate.  However, if you think that what you are eating in a day is excessive... you may want to journal for a week or so just to really "see" what you are eating.  I think when we were fat we ate more than we realized, and it might be easy to fall into that same trap again now. 

Be proud and don't put yourself down!  You have come so far!!

 

 

Suzanne - do not even get me going woman...  nothing is gonna make me down right about now and that includes you being down.  You have had a wonderful effect on me and being such a great inspiration while I have sat here for months waiting for a date...now here I am with my date....and I want to celebrate with everyone...that includes the people that HELPED ME!!!  ALL OF YOU!!!  YOU....YOU...  GO YOU!!!  You have done soo great.  You have taken off the pounds sensibly and its just a slump right now.  You have been this cheerleader for others before.  I would not think eating the pretzels did it...nor the trailmix.  Its not that.  I am so excited for you to just be here to help everyone like you have.  Now...shoulders back and head up.  No more disgust.  I see beauty and happiness in that beautiful face of inspiration.   You really have come far....  and you aint going back....so there!   ::hands on my soon to be looser hips::  Connie

BTW, I replied to your post on sheila's post "I'm baaaaackkkkkkkkk!" Nancy

Connie, You humble me.  Thank you so very much for your kind words and support.  And congratulations on having a date!  You will do great!

Thanks Jennifer.  And I agree with you.  Sometimes I wonder, now that I am back at work, if I am not "grazing" and taking in too many calories without even realizing it.  I think I need to take some extra precautions for when I am at work.  Perhaps an extra shake during the day.  When I drink a shake, I am not tempted to "nibble." I look at your phenomenal weight loss and I feel inadequate.  You have done so splendidly!  I fear I won't succeed!  LOL  As though anything could stop us from losing weight the first year! Thanks again for your kindness and support.

Aww.. Suzanne..  Don't compare to me.  I am at a point where I cannot eat.  You pointed that out to the a couple of weeks ago about my only eating a cup or so of food per day.  Loosing this fast is like a whirlwind.  I have really good days and really bad days.  I lost part of that weight before surgery (but I count every ounce!) and really, I have only lost 65 since my surgery.  It just depends on how you look at it.   And you have been through it lately girl!  Keep your chin up.  You have friends here who are ready to CHEER CHEER CHEER you on your weight loss journey!!

Well, a portion of my weight loss was before surgery on the 2-week low carb diet.  I have found that most folks count that as well.  Thank you again for all the blessings you bring to all of us!