Jumpstart January B2B Tuesday

I'm back again!  Been off for a few days, not tracking, thinking I'm doing ok, but I can't verify that.  I'm swelling a lot so the scale is up 6lbs today, and I'm going to try to lay off of the salt today and push a bunch of fluids to see if that helps clear it up.

Plan for the day:

Protein coffee
Fiber plus bar
Egg beaters w/ ham, veggies & cheese
Turkey burger on rye
Cottage cheese w/ salsa
Mozzarella stick & lunch meat
Mimi's Corn Chowder soup & 1 slice of carrot/raisin bread

Planning for success today!!

Debbi

yes normal!  hmmm, is that even possible. who knows.

My scale is whack too.Like Paige, I just wanna give up, in that I don't want to think about eating anymore. I am TIRED of trying so hard with no results.

And I just need to vent this.. folks, if you put all the time and effort into having the surgery, take it seriously and quit making excuses for getting off track.  YOUR HEALTH is literally a matter of life and death!  Quit jacking around. Put the time and effort into eating the healthy choices and learn to say NO.  Think ahead and what you are gonna think AFTER you ate it. I know I am disgusted with myself when I do it.  I am NOT talking about off track one meal a week. I'm talking every day or every other day.

THE LONGER you play the game, the less effective your results will be. Trust me, at almost 3 years out, it's tougher EVERY day. I know that many out longer than me have the same struggles.

 If you are happy where you are, then fine be happy and i'm happy for ya.  

I will keep the food simple and plain (bland).  I had a really bad reflux moment in the middle of the night. It was that dern swiss steak and tomatoes or onions.  Anyway that was the worst I ever experienced. 

Just a rough week all around. I'm sorry if I stepped on toes or whatever, but this surgery is a gift.  Cheri****

I will get off my soapbox and go to work now.

Becky I agree, making excuses is what we did/sometimes do best.  It's not right, we have to be accountable for our actions.  Yes, we deal with stress and emotions, I'm a very big stress eater and it is something I need to deal with.

I've said it a million times if I said it once, THIS DOESNOT get easier, only harder as time progresses and our pouches get bigger.  It does allow us to eat more, what we put in the hatch needs to be healthy.

Will be fall down, of course, but WE as individuals have to make that CHOICE to pick ourselves up, strap on our boots and go forward.  Giving up isn't an option for me.  Would I like to not have to worry, ABSOLUTELY but it isn't going to happen that way.

Eating yesterday was better, not perfect.  I'm doing MUCH better on taking my vitamins and meds, it's making me nauseated but what other option is there?!? 

Do what you have to do, it's our Choice.

I completely agree!  I had the surgery to be healthy and part of being healthy is living a healthy lifestyle.  This means choosing healthy foods most of the time.  This means exercise....yeah, I know...the evil E word.  And it means lots of fluids and vitamins and when needed even protein supplements.

I may have a meal, a bite or a drin****assionally that is not healthy, but I don't do it all day much less all week.  It is one meal or one occasion.  For instance last friday night was date night and we hadn't done that in ages.  I banked enough calories to enjoy a glass of red wine with 2 strawberries while we watched a movie in the floor together.  No protein in that snack, while banking up my calries I also made sure my protein intake was in before my date.  With some careful planning most "treats" can be a part of a healthy lifestyle.

For me, I try to look at skinny/healthy people and mimic their habits.  Being at the gym so often allows me to do this quite a bit.  Even the naturally skinny do not eat healthy every single moment, but they do so 90% of the time.  Even when they splurge on pizze and beer Friday nights they hit the gym hard on Saturday morning to balance it all out.  And their idea of a splurge was 2 slices of pizza and 1-2 mugs of beer, not a whole pie or a 12 pack.  And I know there are some post WLSers that can do that.  But, just becuase you can doesn't mean you should.  

I worry about our fellow WLSers who don't stay on a healthy plan. My heart hurts for them becuase I know they are hurting inside.  We've been there and we remember the grief and remorse after a binge or falling off the diet plan of the month.  It is hard, but mostly we are hard on ourselves.  We need to all adopt the idea that this is a healthy lifestyle and not just a "diet."  Diet to me means temporary and there is NOTHING temp about having WLS.  

I'll just put this out there.  I am NOT perfect (as Becky said), but I try.  And if anyone else out there is trying but having a hard time and need a hand to hold or an ear to listen, I am here and available.  If you tell me you want a kick in the seat you'll get it, but otherwise you'll get a hug  and a little guidance. 

I love you all so terribly much.  I want you - us - all to be the success that we dream about.  And together I'm just betting that we can do it!!

HUGS

Hey Becky... 

One thing you said resonated with me big time.  It was  "I am NOT talking about off track one meal a week.  I'm talking very day or every other day."  I have a bad habit of being my own worst enemy. If I "fall off the train" once, I tend to just beat myself up and make bad choices the rest of the day.  I MUST stop that.  The next day I can usually (but not always) pick myself  back up and get going again. 

As Tawnya said....naturally skinny/thin/healthy people don't do that.  They will say  "Oh, I had a few too many cookies.  I should eat a salad with protein for dinner tonight to make up for it." and they don't sabotage themselves.  I KNOW THIS!!  At one time in my life (up till age 25) I was one of those people!!!!  Why am I having such a hard time getting back to that mindset?

Anyway, I'm working hard at being less harsh on myself.  One day, maybe I will do better.  Till then, I'm glad I have friends here who will hold me accountable and keep me on track when I struggle. 

 Some of us need to hear this.  Thanks for the TOUGH LOVE.

Lisa D. Mtz.

Lisa,

I am real good at tough love - just ask my daughter! lol

I'm talking to myself as well but I can say I don't make excuses. Unfortunately, no matter what the old(er)timers warn and say and rant and vent, those that really really NEED to hear it, will pass right by it and - I promise,   there will be some EXCUSE on here about falling off AGAIN.

Maybe one time it will click. 

you are doing well and posting is one of the best ways to stay accountable.

Becky,  Well where were you when I was struggling last week......you coud have saved me some time LOL!!!!  But you are right!!!!

Donna

Good morning everyone.......

I'm back on track today..........

VITS HAVE BEEN CONSUMED................:)                 DID YOU HEAR THAT DEBI ?  VITS ARE IN....
LOL 

Todays Plan:

B - Atkins Choc shake.....
       2-3 cups of coffee (at office)

 - crustless quiche  - if I get hungry.............or cottage cheese....

Snack:   a few pieces of apple....... peanut butter.................

Dinner:  Leftovers:  I'm trying to become better about this...........or whatever I have left in the lunch bag........

Snack:  Laughing cow cheese w/ Wheat Thins...............

Good for you Phyllis!!!  I DO NOT want to hear you are sick from not taking your vits, so keep it up.  So glad you made it to group last night, it was great seeing you!

Debbi