Second time around the block, making some progress!

Hey guys, I just wanted to post a quick message that I made some progress these past 2 weeks. I updated my profile as well. I have been doing great with not drinking with meals. My water intake was fantastic at the beginning of the two weeks, but I let it slip a little these past few days and drank decaf coffee or juice when I knew I should be getting in more water. My protein intake was the same way, when I was drinking more water I ate more protein. When I allowed myself the decaf coffee with Splenda and Davinci syrup it made me crave more carbs and thus I ate less protein. Still, I managed to lose 7 lbs in 2 weeks and lost 3 inches. ( Only 76lbs to goal.) I am really going to push the protein and water this week plus I am adding exercise to my goals. I plan to get 2 workouts in this week. Baby steps, just 2 workouts. Wish me luck. So, how is everyone else doing? Keeping the grazing at bay? Getting in the protein? How about stress, is everyone hanging in there? I want to hear about your successes and setbacks. Wishing you all the best. Angela

Hey Supporters!! Well, I can't believe I am going to say this, but I'm glad that tomorrow is Monday! I'm glad, for the simple fact, that I can get back into my regular routine. Not sure how everyone else fares over the weekends, but my best intentions have a tendancy to get trampled during the weekends because I'm off doing other things and don't concentrate on getting all my water, protein, vitamins, etc. The only thing I really do manage consistently is exercise, so "yeah" for me on that one. This weekend was no exception.... I was out late Friday night, up early Saturday morning, going non-stop all day, then off to a pool party Saturday night. Because of my wacky scheudule Friday evening and Saurday, I made poor food choices both days, got dehydrated because I wasn'****ching tha****er consumption, and have really screwed up my sleeping habits, which (for whatever reasons) wreaks havoc on my appetite! Did I mention that I'm glad that tomorrow is Monday? I have switched gyms... my new gym opens this coming weekend, so I'm hoping to really step up the exercise routine. My walking buddy joined with me, so I have someone to be accountable to on those days when I would really rather skip the workout and just go home. Tomorrow is a new day, a new week, and (almost) the beginning of a new month.... no better time to get back on track! Angela... I'm so happy to hear that you have had some really good days! I'm proud of you and I will hope to bounce back tomorrow using your enthusiasm as motivation! Nighty Nite! Hugs! Kristi

hi everyone i am 2 years and four months out from RNY i never made it to goal and here i am now eating like a cow and gaining weight even faster than before i need real help i live to far away from support groups so tonight i stumbled across a message with this groups form i would love to be apart and need the strenght and guidence and support from you guys you all know how i feel and the huge amount of shame and axiety i have now about this weight loss thing right now my current weight 260 my starting weight 325 only got down to 245. well hope to hear from some one soon. i will be on here a lot more now thanks sheila

Hi Sheila and welcome!!! You will find no judgment or criticism here.... we are all here to support one another - through the good and bad times, so you have found a home! Your best step forward has been to find this forum and make your first post.... hang in there with the rest of us!! We can do it!!!! Welcome! Big hugs to you! Kristi

Hi Sheila, Great to have another person to join our little support group. I am sorry you are gaining back weight. It is so discouraging for me too, but I am sincerely back on track. In fact, I am following the rules better than I ever did even right after surgery. Back then it was so easy, the weight just fell off. Now, I have to earn every lbs. but that's ok. You lost a great amount of weight and you caught the gain at only 15lbs! That's wonderful. I didn't take a look at your profile yet, but I will after I type this response. I am wondering what your ultimate goal is. Anyway, you have found a place to come when you need to vent or need support. I haven't seen anyone on here blasting or "flaming" each other. We have all seemed to put back on some weight, from 6 lbs. to 80 lbs. So, no one will point a finger at you if you eat too many carbs, drink too much wine, or just plain pig out. We are only trying to help each other get back to our goals in a positive way. We can't make this a "diet", it has to be our lifestyle which means at Thanksgiving you'll see me writing about the taste of pumpkin pie. Hopefully, just a piece though! I can completely understand the shame and anxiety, but let it go. No one here is thinking bad thoughts about you for gaining a little back. We understand. You aren't alone in this. It's just a tool, we have to remember to use it daily. For me it helped to start slowly getting back to the rules. They are posted on this message board under my other post, Horrible weight gain. I started with not drinking with my meals, then stopped the sugary drinks and switched to water. Now, I have to add exercise. It's going slowly, but it is going. I wish you the best of luck and I am so glad we have all come together at the same time. Everything happens for a reason! See you around. Angela