Frusterating Day

All I can do is eat today! It seems all I want to do is eat. I am sitting at work and thinking about what else I can shove into my mouth. *cry* I cannot ... WILL not do this to my body! I've lost 175 lbs. I had surgery a year ago on April 21. I know I have lost a lot and I shouldnt worry or be upset.... but I am! I will get over it. I need to update my picture as that one is VERY old. That pic was taken June 2004. 2 months after surgery. I will get on the ball and send a new pic. Thanks for listening to me ramble. I'm just having a rough day. Lisa 419/244/160

Hi Lisa, Congrats on your weightloss so far!!!! You are an inspiration to me U know what's funny...I had the same problem today. I just couldn't stop thinking about food and I ate quite a bit more than usual, but I'll just get back on track tomorrow! Ocassionally I have days like this and I have gotten to the point where I figure one day won't mess me up in the long run...I only get concerned if it happens 2 days in a row! So far that hasn't happened. Also I try to stay positive through any rough spots so the stress doesn't make me eat more. Good luck to u!! Hugs

Lisa, my surgery was only four weeks ago and I too can relate. It seems like we all have good and not so good days (note the positive spin....). Keep doing what you're doing. My God, you've lost a person - I think you're entitled to have a bad day here and there. I'm down 38 pounds in 4.5 weeks and am shocked already. You are an inspiration to us newbies so have your bad day, get through it, and look forward to the future and more accomplishments to come your way! All the best, Mark

Guess what guys, it's never ending. We will always have to work at it. I have reached way under my goal and probably need to gain a couple of pounds which I did gain 2 lbs last week but only because I went on retreat and the food was marvelous. I ate a little more than I should. I need not gain weight that way because I will pick up bad habits again. So I'm trying to keep on track and gain a few pounds by not eating as much at one time but maybe more spread out. So we always have to watch it. I was 257 and now 130. I had been running 127 to 129. When I came back from retreat I was 132. I am really looking kind of skinny which I never thought would be a bad thing but I think I would look better with 5 more lbs or so. So hang in there, you can do it. Remember to eat small amounts several times a day so you don't stretch out your pouch, eat slowly and chew, chew, chew. Dianne