Losing the regain - down 32 lbs

I posted a couple weeks ago about experiencing a 70+ lb regain. I was so frustrated because nothing I tried seemed to work to get it off. I would quit wishing a few days to a week with any plan I tried. 

But 60 days ago, I decided to commit myself to an overeaters anonymous program. I gave up ALL added sugars, SF desserts, flour and a couple other personal binge foods like tortilla chips and popcorn. I developed a food plan that involves 3 meals and 2 snacks a day (except this week I'm trying just 3 meals). I don't weigh or track my food but every night before bed, I plan exactly what I'm going to eat the next day (always keeping in mind good nutritional habits I've built post op) and I commit it to a sponsor and don't deviate from it unless extraordinary cir****tances - but even then I eat according to my plan and avoid the foods on my abstinence list. 

I do a lot more than involves spiritual (but not religious) and emotional recovery - the OA program addresses all aspects of life to help recover from what they believe is a disease of the body and mind. 

My life has been changed. I have so much peace and serenity around food right now and even in the early days immediately post op - I didn't quite have this. I know a lot of people here through the years don't want anything to do with abstaining from certain foods bc they want to be "normal eaters" - maybe it works for a few and maybe it works for a year or two, but most people tend to slip back towards those "addictive" foods and struggle. At least for me, I was not ever normal and nor will I ever be and I have accepted that I HAVE to abstain from those foods that destroy my peace around food. 

It's been a complete miracle that I've been able to lose 32 lbs in 60 days. It just proves to me that when I use my tools in my tool box, including but definitely not limited to my sleeve, I can and will be successful at losing my regain and maintaining at an acceptable weight for me. I always thought that because I gained so much weight that my sleeve was deStroyed but I've found that while - yea maybe it stretched a little, I still have restriction when I eat dense protein and veggies. 

So glad you found what works for you. Looks like you are back on the right path to get to your goal. Keep up the good work.

I'm happy that you're back on track and you have found something in OA that really works for you! Good! :)

Congratulations!  It's important to show no matter what our tool works if we work our tool.  32 pounds in 60 days WOOHOO!  

Thank you!

I'm so glad you have found a real peace. I know how much you've struggled on many levels. I understand how much relief it can give to abstain from certain foods. For some of us some foods really do come with a price tag attached! 

Thanks my friend :)

Wow what are the odds that when I peek my head in this is what I get to see.  I adore you my friend and you have always amazed and inspired me.  I've been BATTLING my 35lb regain/maintaining it for 4 years now and this post gives me the breath I need.

Love you Alison!! 

Omg I loooove you too!!! Nice to see you here :)

Glad you peeked in!