Long Time Post-Ops....We've Confessed. What's the Plan?

It's my last day of vacation. I need to go back to work with a game plan.

I need something that is going to keep my alertness up and help me to focus more. Also to help manage my pain. Any suggestions?

More protein and add amino acids ( I had posted about this but it's long so it probably won't get read)

I'm really glad that I read this today.  I've been hopping on and off the wagon for a few months now and I couldn't figure out exactly what the problem was. For me I've decided to go back to the begining  I've started the 5 day pouch test and I realized something amazing.  I was over eating and simply fell back into my old habbits.

I listened to my body today and I felt that old sensation of "fullness" that I've learned to ignore. But not anymore.

So I've identified my main problem areas:

Grazing
Night eating
Sweets and carbs.

I will committ to 3 meals and two healthy snacks a day. Either fruit/veges or protein shakes ONLY

No more eating in the middle of the night.  If I get hungry I will first drink 40 ounces of water and if I am still hungry after that, a protein shake will be my best friend!

Got rid of the junk in my house, no chips or pretzels..no cookies either.

I will continue to exercise and walk daily!

I feel so ashamed to say...I dont even know where to start!?!?

My "tool" has done 100% of the work for me in the last year, that I don't even know  what to do to lose these lbs.

I originally weighed 270lbs before I had my surgery...my lowest weight after surgery was 126, which was too small so I gained 10lbs (not easily done at that time cause my pouch didnt like "alot" of stuff) which is where I was comfortable at. After I got married in 2007 up until I got pregnant last year I was between 135-145lbs...which was still comfortable for me, but now I'm at 162lbs after having the baby and I feel like a MOOSE !!! My surgeon's original goal weight for me was 150lbs but "I" wanna get back down between 135-145lbs.

Hi Cookie:

Good post.  For once, since the surgery, I can actually say I haven't gained any weight.  I joined WW online and I attend the weekly meetings and it has been working for me.  I have 16lbs to get to my WW goal.  It is hard as heck trying to stay on track but its a daily battle that I am going to continue to follow.  I think I found something that I can stick to.   

Take care!!!

Lia D

Ok I am on board for real how many times have I said this LOL no seriously I just got out all my summer dresses and they are NOT looking cute like when I bought them so that is all I need I hung one up in front of the closet door as a reminder stop messing up and guess what I drank alot of water today more than usual I was gonna do weigh****chers on line alot of people are doing it at work BUT hey BAF we can do weigh****chers together on baf line 4 real WE REALY NEED TO UTILIZE EACH OTHER and keep each other focused COOKIE it can be done u helped me out alot when I was first out I was way motivated!!!!!!!!!!

I had got up to 179lbs...ooooowweee! 21 lbs from 200 lbs!!!

3-weeks ago I tried on a pair of size 8 stretch jean that would not stretch anymore and that day I decided to make a change. I work out to the female version of P90x...Power90 EVERYDAY(this workout is no joke)Today I weigh 165. I was at 162 a few days ago...but I had a bad weekend...anyway I love the way Power90 makes 200 lbs of skin not so hangin looking(yeah right). I have notice some definition in my arms and thighs. And if I look REAL hard I might have a pooch of an ass...maybe...not. I am working on eliminating drinking alcohol but not today...a month ago my best friend killed herself and about a week later I broke up with my guy....today I still need a drink but working on it...anyway this is what works for me today and lord knows it is ONE DAY AT A TIME on this journey

I drink half my weight in water everyday
I weigh myself at least 2x a day(anybody that has been to my house knows I have a scale in the middle of my kitchen floor)
I cant do sugar...period so cookies and cakes are not an issue for me
I dont do rice, potatoes, and bread...never have since surgery
I have worked out everyday for the last 3-weeks...gonna look great and Juanita's wedding
I dont eat after 6:30 pm until breakfast at 6:30am.....This was very hard for me...very hard at first!
I dont do eat dates...I date alot and use to go to breakfast , lunch and dinner on dates..now I go to festival, zoos, museum, balloon ride, bike ride, lake cruises..etc on date...but I dont do eat dates...they were killing me!!
I also have pictures of me weighing 367 lbs on my nightstand and on my desk....just as a reminder of where I dont EVER wanna go back to

Losing it was easier than keeping it off...Back on Track