What was that "ONE" thing that made you go off track?

Hi Kathy:

Thanks for your reply, advice, and support. Actually, I'm thinking that turning to carbs may have been, in part, due to the Remeron (mirtazapine) that my bariatric medical doctor had me try to help with the ongoing nausea with solid proteins. One of my concerns I had before trying the Remeron was that it is known to increase appetite and cause weight gain -- side effects that I really did not want! It may have precipitated the carb binge -- who knows?

I stopped the Remeron as soon as the carb craving started since it wasn't helping the nausea anyway. But, the carb slide lasted about a week. I am happy to say that I took the good advice that I was given and I'm 3 days into carb detox and doing better. I can tolerate some very soft, solid (is that an oxymoron?) proteins like tuna salad or chicken salad and I have been able to tolerate low-fat cheeses and Greek yogurt all along. So I have a little more variety in my menu and more of a chance to meet my daily protein guide.

---Joyce

Thank you Joyce for letting me know things are better!! I am doing the Happy Dance! Stay in touch

My family being able to eat things that I know I can't.

Answer: The persistent feeling that I deserve to eat because I'm feeling great about something or feeling terrible about something.

This one hit home for me too. I remember telling people I ate when I was happy, sad, mad, bored, down, celebrating..... In other words all the time Thanks for sharing.

I've been thinking about this since I first saw the thread and my answer is Stress. I was a stress eater before and it's something I am working on now. I know I'm doing better and my mom just had a stroke this week... So, lots of stress right now and I'm working hard on staying on track.

Liz

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom Liz. This will challenge you for sure, but remember you have to stay healthy and strong for you and your Mom.

Please keep us posted on how you both are doing.

Thank you, I will.

I haven't gone off-track yet (going on 5 years) -- but I wanted to express my sympathy for your loss, Kathy.

You got this Kat!!!! Thank you for the kind words. It really changed me and it took me some time to find me again. But I am doing better. Thank you again