Need some encouragement...

Hi all. I'm new to the Christianity messageboard. I'm 2 1/2 years post. I originally lost about 100 lbs and since 2/05 gained back 20. I'm back to grazing (a pre-op issue). I read the "help" posts on the other boards and I always see the advice, "get back to basics". I'm not even sure I know what that is anymore. It's like a mental block. Anyway, I guess I just want some encouragement and prayer. Thanks

Hi Cathy! Welcome to the christian board!! I am pre-op so I am always having this issue. I tend to use the excuse of one day having surgery to overeat. And then feel guilty. Anyway, my back to basics is going back to God. Try, try again. Don't let the enemy keep you down with lies. If you give up that is exactly where he wants you. Keep getting up. Gods mercies are new every morning! Hope you keep coming here, everyone is really great. God bless you, Candy

Cathy, I know exactly what you are talking about. I am almost two years out and lost 120 lbs and have now gained about twenty back. I am snacking on "healthy" things like sunflower seeds in shell, watermelon, and protein bars, and just eating too many calories in a day with these extra things. I need to get to writing down my food and calories on Fit day and give up mindless eating. The Verse of the Day today is really a good reminder for me that nothing is too hard for God, I am weak but he is strong. You will be in my prayers and anytime I can be of help just let me know. I strive for daily God dependence not food dependence. Hugs, Sandyd

Hey Cathy! I udnerstand what you mean! Every day is a battle for me. This is NOT the easy way out like so many think. It is hard! I seem to be one of those people who can eat mostly anything...as long as I don't eat too much. That makes the burden more on me...cause sometimes I snack too. But...lately...I am trying to look at it as making me more responsible for my health. It is very hard...but my scale is stuck since being preggo and losing the baby last month. It won't move anymore! I have about 25 or more I want to lose. But...I am determined...and will get it together. We will have to be cheerleaders for each other! Have a great day! Stephanie

Being less than 2 months out, I think I'm still doing the basics: 1) 64+ ounces of liquid a day (including 24 oz. skim milk) 2) 50+ gms of protein a day (24 of that will come from your milk) 3) Protein first in all meals 4) 3 meals a day + 2 healthy, small snacks if necessary 5) Write every thing down and tally ounces of liquid and gms. of protein 6) Chew, chew, chew! 7) Exercise some every day--good walks or workouts at least 3 times a week. 8) Avoid all sugar and as much white flour as possible 9) Weigh ONLY once a week. 10) Get enough sleep every night! (turn off the TV!) Okay, I just pulled most of these out of my head, but this is what I am doing as a newbie. I hope this helps! In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.