do you have any demons??

Night time eating is my biggest struggle. Even if it's only SF popcicles I can binge at night by eating 3 or 4 popcicles just because I'm bored. 

I need to remove myself from the kitchen and either find some projects or go to sleep!

Water is something that's often overlooked by many of us.  I was faithful about getting 64 oz or more a day during the first 9 months when I was losing regularly then I totally slacked off and struggle to get in my no calorie liquids.  I just got out of the habit and I used to have them built into my schedule, literally timed throughout my day. 

Liquids for a bandster are key because not only are they filling and help flush our systems, they are very important if you tend to get constipated.  If you take fiber supplements especially, you need to up your water becuase you can get really backed up if you don't! 

Good post!

Good luck on fighting those demons!

Lisa O.

I need to eat like I have restriction, WHICH I DO!  I'm not chewing well enough or taking small enough bites.  I'm pb'ing almost daily because of it.  The problem is, some meals I can eat well, others I take 3 bites and it comes back up.  I don't know if it's the weather (mid-90s and 90% humidity).  I truly don't think I'm overfilled, but if this continues, when I go to the doctor in a few weeks, I'm going to get a slight unfill.

Every time I pb I tell myself I'm going to follow the rules better, then the next meal I do fine and I think I'm past it.  Then the next meal comes and it's coming right back up.  I have GOT to get with the program!!!  I was doing so well, loving everything about my band.  And I still do.  I'm down 60 pounds in 3 months.  I just need to do what I need to do to allow the band to do its job.

My biggest demon is a little different than what you all are replying about. Mine is my self esteem. I have lost approx 120 lbs over the past year and month. My self esteem started to improve. Well now I have all this skin and am having a real hard time dealing with it. I know that sounds stupid, my husband tries to make me feel better, but its me I am having a hard time with it. I cant wait until I can afford plastic surgery.

scary.  I was typing my entry in before I saw yours & it's the same thing - self esteem.  Just a different combination of factors layering it on.  Sorry!

The extra skin is already bothering me more than I thought it would and I have soooo much left still to lose.  I understand how it isn't enough for your husband to tell you it's no big deal.  I hope you can get your plastic surgery soon.  

My worst demon is my own lack of self-confidence/esteem.  I'm so low right now.  It hits me again how comfort food was really a part of my ritual.  I have a salad (at my desk which is a no-no), but would really love to have the most unhealthy item on the McD's menu (filet o'fish sandwich, fries, and a chocolate shake).  Luckily my brain realizes that not only would I not be able to get that through my current band restriction, but it's been so long since I've had something like it?  I'd be horribly ill.

I'm needing to learn how to equip myself for these times. 

Add on:  I just saw the post previous to mine with a similar issue.  Any advice for either one of us?

 I am 2 years out as well, having same problems.. I confess.. ice cream cone on the way home from work.. aghhhhh! there I said it , I know I must stop at once !

thanks for all your replys, I so understand and feel for you all.  after dieting for so many years I just realize how we are all sooooo different in everything, I remember asking Pre op, how many cc's will I need, haha, I see and understand know what everyone told me.  "Everyone is different"  My sister asks me "Cheryl, what do you recommend for me to loose weight"?  I say, what is your Demon??  mine is different then hers.  I can't say stop drinking soda or booze, she dont' drink.  I never ate sweets, she bakes a few times a week.  It amazes me.  we truely would fill the ark.  Hang in their guys with your self esteem.  that is the hardest to over come.  that is in your brain.  Dr's didn't fix that.  just be proud of yourself,  baby steps!!!!

I have been slipping off the exercise wagon.  Especially when I'm moody from hormones or during TOM, which together is really like 2 weeks per month.  I'm not used to dealing with this level of PMS or flow and it's really "cramping" my style!!  

I have got to overcome my desire to just lie in the fetal position during those two weeks.