2 Years Out and I Need Help!
I am a big snacker. Even though Ive gotten better over the last year or so, I have come to accept that I might not be able to get rid of the urges soooo I make a plan 
I NEVER keep carby junk in the house. If its not here, I can't eat it. I only go grocery shopping when i'm in my zone so to speak and feeling motivated ( i usually work out before shopping so im not tempted to put the stuff in my basket).
I get snacks that IF i cave in, wont do much damage. My "go to" snacks are usually beef jerky, har boiled eggs, 100 cal pack almonds, greek yogurt, and recently protein pops (protein shakes frozen in little 3 oz popsicle maker things). I also drink 120+ oz fluids a day because I drink when I have the urge to snac****ep several bottles of water next to my recliner so when I get that urge, I start drinking. I also chew A LOT of gum these days (usually when im stressed out).
The biggest thing for me is planning planning planning. I plan my food out in the mornings for the day so i know exactly what Im going to eat, and what my cal/protein counts will be. Sometimes its a little rigid and drives me crazy, but it works for me. Im less tempted to go shuffling through the cabinet or fridge if I haven't planned for it. Now, of course I do, but thats why i don't keep a lot of stuff there.
You can do this. You still have a tool. It is really really hard, but I can tell that you are motivated right now, so take advantage of that and get back on track
I NEVER keep carby junk in the house. If its not here, I can't eat it. I only go grocery shopping when i'm in my zone so to speak and feeling motivated ( i usually work out before shopping so im not tempted to put the stuff in my basket).
I get snacks that IF i cave in, wont do much damage. My "go to" snacks are usually beef jerky, har boiled eggs, 100 cal pack almonds, greek yogurt, and recently protein pops (protein shakes frozen in little 3 oz popsicle maker things). I also drink 120+ oz fluids a day because I drink when I have the urge to snac****ep several bottles of water next to my recliner so when I get that urge, I start drinking. I also chew A LOT of gum these days (usually when im stressed out).
The biggest thing for me is planning planning planning. I plan my food out in the mornings for the day so i know exactly what Im going to eat, and what my cal/protein counts will be. Sometimes its a little rigid and drives me crazy, but it works for me. Im less tempted to go shuffling through the cabinet or fridge if I haven't planned for it. Now, of course I do, but thats why i don't keep a lot of stuff there.
You can do this. You still have a tool. It is really really hard, but I can tell that you are motivated right now, so take advantage of that and get back on track
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HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 
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~~~~Alison~~~~~
Thanks for all the thoughts - I am doing pretty well. This week I totally quit the snacking on sweets. Sugar is out, fruit/veggies/nuts are in. Reduced snacking and got on my exercycle a lot. I'm on my way (weigh!) back down! I'm going to come back and share progress with you all. It's only fair! Thanks again for all of your thoughts and ideas. It helps.
Mary
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
If what you're doing doesn't work for you, thinnk about a revision to the DS or a distal RNY.
My highest weight was 405, and that's excactly why I chose the DS. I thought it would give me a better chance of keeing the weight off permanently, give or take 18 pounds, which is what I'm dealing with now.
When I was doing the research back in the mid 2000's up until I made my decision, the DS is generally reserved for those with a >50 BMI. My BMI was 67 at 405. It is the most malabsorptive bariatric surgery, and requires a lifetime of extreme vitamin and mineral supplements and intense lab follow up. Nevertheless, it was a fair enough trade-off for me to be able to eat like a non-dieting person and lose weight. The only counting you really do is protein grams. Calorie counting is out the window...but...you must take in a significantly higher number of calories to manintain your weight. That takes a lot of work, and a lot of eating.
Good luck to you!
My highest weight was 405, and that's excactly why I chose the DS. I thought it would give me a better chance of keeing the weight off permanently, give or take 18 pounds, which is what I'm dealing with now.
When I was doing the research back in the mid 2000's up until I made my decision, the DS is generally reserved for those with a >50 BMI. My BMI was 67 at 405. It is the most malabsorptive bariatric surgery, and requires a lifetime of extreme vitamin and mineral supplements and intense lab follow up. Nevertheless, it was a fair enough trade-off for me to be able to eat like a non-dieting person and lose weight. The only counting you really do is protein grams. Calorie counting is out the window...but...you must take in a significantly higher number of calories to manintain your weight. That takes a lot of work, and a lot of eating.
Good luck to you!
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