It's Been Quiet Out Here.....

Our board has been pretty quiet in the last couple of days....... everyone out there doing okay???? Hope all is well with ya'll!!!! Hugs! Kristi

Kristi, Yes it has been quiet. I know I am personally struggling right now with the carbs and sugar. I know they aren't helping me get to my goal, but I crave them. I keep thinking I'll do better tomorrow. Well, thank goodness it is morning and I have not made mistakes today. I know my goal is to reduce my carbs, increase my protein, and get down to goal. I weigh in on Sundays, but I am honestly not looking forward to it today. I was down to 222, but I am certain I have not lost and possibly even gained. Why is it SO HARD. I sometimes wish I could have the surgery again, like I promise this time I will follow the rules. I know that is not an option for me though. My pouch is intact and I have the rules to follow now. It's just so hard. Still, nothing worth having comes easily, right? I am earning it this time. After surgery it all happened so fast that I didn't appreciate it. Now with this struggle I learn to celebrate each pound lost that gets me closer to goal. Please send me some positive energy. I am afraid I am getting depressed again over all this, and taking anti-depressant meds got me into this trouble with the first few lbs gained back. I try to be a good cheerleader for everyone else who is struggling, but I am kind of running empty this weekend. If anyone has any suggestions, comments, advice, or anything, please share. I need alot of support right now. Thanks, Angela

Celebrate your first accomplishment..... posting your concerns, anxieties and fears. Getting those "out" of your head gives you the freedom within to concentrate on what needs to be done to accomplish your goals. As you said, tomorrow is a new day, and regardless of what the scale said this morning, you still have the rest of today and a brand new tomorrow to make the right choices. Okay, so maybe you won't make EVERY choice the right one, but if you start with just a few, you are on the road to success. I know your struggles with the carbs and sugars. I crave them constantly, and no matter what I do to try to steer clear of them, I find myself gravitating right back to the bad stuff. I walked 4 miles yesterday morning (yeah for me!) yet turned right around, bought (and ate) candy when I went to Walmart for my PROTEIN SHAKES! What the HELL is up with that CHOICE? Furthermore, what kind of CHOICE was that and just WHO was making it? It certainly didn't feel like the same person who was so excited with every pound lost following surgery, the same person that was vowing to NEVER get fat again once all the weight was gone, the same person that could pass the candy and carbs without a care in the world right after surgery. The only thing we can do is surround ourselves with positive feedback, positive energy and rely on those that understand our struggles and challenges. I can be that person for you... and for anyone else out there that needs the support. I need ya'll, too! More later..... until then, please hang in there and know that I am with you in spirit!!! Hugs! Kristi