Beck Diet Solution - Train your brain to think like a thin person

Anyone read this book?  I bought the book and workbook 2 years ago, and I'm starting it over for the umpteenth time.  This time I'm going to try to read through it and apply the concepts.  The book is based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Weight Loss. 

What I've read so far smacks me in the face every time I read it.  Negative talk, sabotaging myself......saying things like,

"I've already blown it today, I'll start over tomorrow"
"I always fail at diets"
"It's OK if I eat (this food) this one time."

I need to get back in my mind that I eat when hungry only.  That I can do this, I deserve to be healthy and successful.  I am thankful for WLS and fortunate to be where I am, BUT (yes there is a but) I'm slowly creeping up in weight (138 this morning , 5 lbs up in 6 weeks), eating like there is no tomorrow.  I want/need to lose 11 lbs while it's still doable. 

It's time to BUCKLE down and get this off before it spirals out of control. 

I have 4 or 5 self help books collecting dust, I'm going to try to read them and gleam some insight on being happy and not allowing emotions to dictate my eating and day.  I have pretty good self-esteem although I wallow occasionally in who I am. 

I'm making a commitment today to take care of myself, deal with the negative, reflect on the positive and be the person I deserve to be.

For me, planning meals and snacks is a key detail.  Grab and go leads to less healthy or unhealthy choices.  I'll spend some time this weekend regrouping, focusing and planning.  I'm not a picky eater so eating lean meats and complex carbs is manageable.

I can do this!  I can do this, I can, I can.


Sorry I'm rambling, going in all directions today.  Stepping on the scale this morning was not a happy moment, however, it is a good reminder to get my butt in gear.  I don't want to look back a year from today and say "if only, I had done something then".

Today is a new day!



Gina, I know you bought the book have you used it and did it help?


Dana (needs to get back to supporting and being supported)

I bought that book last year pre-op, I think it was because you and Gina were talking about how great it was. I started it but never really got into it, had so many other things to think about. But now that I'm a year out I can see the real need for it. So thank for the reminder! I'm going to dust it off and really read it.

BTW...what's the workbook? I'm ass*u*ming it leads you through exercises to accommplish? Where do ya get it?

Dee,

I haven't looked at the workbook yet.  I plan on doing that this weekend.  I'll let you know if it's worth buying.  I bought the book and workbook together off of Amazon.

Thank you for mentioning the book.  Last night I told my sister  about a book I saw mentioned on OH...something like God, Food and Women.  Is it also by Beck.  The one you mentioned sounds like one I definitely need to read.  You are so right about dealing with the few pounds before they become the many.  How many times I have looked over my life and said, "If only..."  You had surgery years ago and have done so well maintaining your weight.  That inspires me.

Daise, I really thought I'd learned to deal with food the first 3 years out of surgery.  Food didn't consume my thoughts, ever.  I had to force myself to eat 3 meals a day. 

Now I'm back to thinking about food so darn much.  I noticed you are fairly new still, do everything you can to avoid the overwhelming feeling of "losing control".  I hope I can retrain myself to think of food as fuel only and not depend on it as a crutch to other happenings in life.

I am an emotional eater, I knew that all along.  The past couple of years we've dealt with various family situations that I turned to food for comfort.  The fear is here right now, I'm hoping I can focus on myself better and not get in the vicious cycle of yoyo dieting again :(.

 Dana, 
I have nothing constructive to add to this conversation, but I'm glad to see you posting!
Rachel 

Dana, it feels like the longer I'm out the harder it is to keep this weight off. I've put back on 25 lbs. I'm so digusted with myself! I'm such a stress eater and I keep saying that I will stop, but it seems like there is always something major going on in my life here lately. I really get tired of the dieting just to fail once again. Sorry for the rambling, but as you can tell I'm really put out with myself. If anyone has any advice I'm all ears!!! Thanks for letting me vent!!


Hugs, Donna

DANA-funny you should ask..I "re-did" my index cards and post-its about a month ago and am REALLY using them this time..and it's WORKING...more later---have to be somewhere soon--but we REALLY can talk ALOT abou this. I'm a firm "Beck Believer"

Dana, I read the book and made out my index cards too.  I found them the other day and smiled cuz they really made sense to me and helped me get control.  I'm still at goal but only 3 years out and know I could slip at any moment. Dust off the book-it's good old fashioned common sense.  Also we all know that planning our menu and writing down in black and white what we eat is the KEY to success.  I'm also trying to post here more again too cuz supporting others helps me to remain focused on my own journey as well.

Dana...I got the book and workbook too but haven't used good sense yet and utilized the system.  I am glad you reminded me about it.  That's something I can do!

Karla