Restart

Okay, I've been very distant because I've been lost.
I haven't lost weight since I was 10 months post op and now I'm nearing my 1 1/2 year mark.

So I am determined to see the scale move (down not up) and starting Monday I need something ridiculously strict and regimented.

Does anyone have any advice?
I know there is the 5 day pouch test (but my pouch still works-still small-I'm not over eating-just eating 1/2 good and 3/4 bad-ha ha ha)
I know there's the plateau buster. Not sure what the recipe was on that...

But any help would be greatly appreciated, especially before Monday so I can hit up the grocery store.

Thanks in advance.

Hugs,
Jessica

Here's a hug for you!!  Stop beating yourself up and just get back to basics.  Track your food and calories.  Make healthier choices.  You can do it!!!! 

Laura

Thanks Laura, I appreciate the words of encouragement.

Basics, guess I never really paid much mind to that when I was first out.
Guess I should do some research.

Thanks again.
Hugs,
Jessica

Do you find yourself eating the same thing over and over?  I seem to get stuck when I do that.  If I will just change up what I am eating that will help or if I increase or decrease my calories for a few days it seems to jumpstart my metabolism.

I think that is how I deviated so long ago...

I was tired of the same breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I was get a taste of this and a taste of that...next thing you know, my favorite foods are cheetos and mac n cheese. Ughhh. I've got to get away from the carbs. Regardless of brown rice and wheat noodles. I keep tryking to tell myself they are okay. But then I start saying something else is okay...next thing you know I'm eating all the wrong things.


My biggest problem is finding a list of what is good and what is bad and making myself stick to it.

Thanks for the encouragement.
Hugs,
Jessica

Don't beat yourself up.  I am a carbaholic myself.  It will all work out.  Does your surgeon have a nutritionist that works for him?  Maybe an appt with them would help you out some.  I'm like you.  I am tired of eating the same things over and over and I find myself trying things I probably shouldn't. But remember youcan do this.  Look how far you have come.  We are here to help you in any way we can.

My surgeon's in Mexico and so I don't have a nutrionists.

I'm also dealing with depression issues arising again...this time because I'm ready to expand my family a bit and my husband adamently says no.
It was part of the reason for this journey and now it's like it's being taken away  :-(

I am so sorry you are going through all of this.  I still deal with depression.  It's been worse since surgery.  I really need to go get some professional help but just too stubborn to do it.LOL  Keep coming here for support. 

Thanks for the support. I do greatly appreciate it.

Jess look at how far you have come and be proud of yourself

check out the 5daypouchtest - not to do the :"test" but to get the recipes for ideas - and remember that zero carb is bad for the brian!!!

love ya girl
call or text when you need to talk - you know I am here on the other end of the phone for you