Follow The Rules!

Just wanted to post a reminder that weight gain can sneak up on you without warning.  I'm currently working on getting rid of some extra pounds I managed to gain while I was laid up with my injured knee. Why did I gain?  I didn't follow the WLS rules, which are: protein first, drink lots of water, do not snack (or plan snacks as part of your daily intake) and exercise.  Of course, I couldn't exercise while my knee was healing, but it didn't give me an excuse to start chowing down on WLS-unfriendly foods (for me, bread!).  Now, I have to fight the carb monster again and get back on track. Why are carbs so darned tasty?! Kix

HEY KIX,       IM GLAD YOUR KNEE IS DOING BETTER.... GUESS WHEN A PERSON GETS LAID UP FOR ANY REASON THE POUNDS CAN INCH BACK ON WITHOUT NOTICE TILL THE EVIL CARBMAN LEAVES LOL... THAT IS SO FUNNY HOW YOU ARE THAT WAY WITH BREAD... MY FAMILY DOESNT UNDERSTAND HOW CRACKERS CAN BE THAT WAY BY ME.... I HAVE BEEN BUYING THINGS TO TAKE TO THE BEACH FOR A WHILE NOW AND HAVE A STASH OF CRAP IN THE SPARE BEDROOM ALL PACKED UP BUT NO CRACKERY, CRUNCHY THINGS.... GIRL, YOU CANT LEAVE THAT HERE.... ID BE LIKE TYPHOON MARGE!! I HAVE STACKS OF POTATOE CHIPS OF ANY FLAVOR HERE BUT DOESNT BOTHER ME. IM NOT A CHIP EATTER BY NATURE. BUT...... DROP BY WITH THE OH SO LOVELY CHEEZE ITS, RITZ, OR ANY OTHER MORSAL OF CRACKERS AND IM ALL OVER IT... SO I LIKE YOU TRY TO STRAY AWAY FROM THE THINGS THAT MAKE THE DEVIL COME OUT IN US... AND I HAVE TO SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THE SMARTEST PEOPLE I KNOW AND YOU FOR SURE KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET THE LBS OFF ONCE AGAIN...AND YES....... THIS ALONE IS THE REASON MY SCALE WILL BE PACKED WITH ME WHEN I GO TO THE BEACH FOR THE WEEK... I CANT AFFORD TO LET MY GUARD DOWN TO MUCH.... EVEN THOUGH I KNOW WHAT GOT ME WHERE I WAS.... IVE COME TO LOOK AT IT LIKE A SECURITY BLANKET IN A WAY I GUESS.... BUT BETTER THAN CURLING UP WITH BLUE BELL ICECREAM LOL.... HUGS MARGE

I am only 8 months out and in the last couple of weeks I have gained 2lbs. Proving WLS will not work if I don't follow the rules. My mom has been in the hospital because her kidneys have stopped working. She is now out and on dialisys (SP?) My nerves have been shot. So I have been running around taking care of her and not exercising and eating out. BAD MOVE!!!   So I too have to get back on track.

Your post helped me greatly Kix.   Being 6 months out...I do worry that old demons will creep back.  We that are newer at this look to you veterans to see how you handle what life throws at you later down the road. I am so impressed with your mental state and focus on what you KNOW you need to do. You are a wonderful role model!  THANK YOU!!!!!!!   HUGS  Jeanine

Hi Kix, I too have put on a "few" pounds, but I don't have any excuse. I think that I thought that once I was at a " semi normal" weight, I could eat like normal people. But I realized that I will never be normal... I have to work at this for the rest of my life. So I am back to Protein, Protein, Protein Those carbs are nasty... Lynn

I'm convinced carbs are a woman's nemesis.  Marge I'm a cracker snacker too.  You think they are better for you than chips - at least that's my rationale.

Thanks for the reminder, Kix.  It's amazing how easy it is to get derailed from our new, healthy habits.  I guess 38 years of crappy eating habits can be stronger than 2 years of good eating habits.  As you say, it's important that we follow the rules if we want to lose weight and maintain that loss.   I was just talking with a friend this morning about trying to feel more "normal" about what I'm doing to maintain my loss.  Part of me feels like I've gone to the other extreme because I weigh myself every day, continue to use a daily food journal, plus I exercise about 10 hours per week.  And I don't think "normal" people do those things.  But I'm afraid if I stop doing those things, the pounds will come flying back on and I won't be able to lose them again.   As someone who was SMO for so long, I think my definition of a "normal" routine to maintain my weight will be different than what's "normal" for someone who has never had problems with their weight (or at least not the kind of problem I had).  And the pouch rules need to control what's "normal" for me, so thanks for the reminder about that; it was timely for the things that are on my mind today.   Good luck derailing the carb monster; when I get under it's spell, I have to really strip most of the carbs from my diet so I get the cravings to stop.  Not fun, but doable - let us know how you're doing.  And if you need someone to kick the carb monster's booty, call PJ - I'm sure she'll come over with a can of whoop a$$ and take care of it!!!! {{{{{hugs}}}}} Kellie

Ugh carbs.  I can see how easy it would be to get back on the bread and cracker pony.  Of course crackers settle perfectly.  I hope I dump for the rest of my life (please please please) because sugar is my weakness these days.  Before surgery it was more bread and tortilla chips, but now I want sugar.  Thanks for the reminder Kix, and good luck getting back on track.  You seem to be in a cycle, I hope you can break out of it and get back to the routine that made you 300lbs lighter.  You can do it!