help!!! I am always hungry eatting wrong need help to get back on track.

I am 1 year 6 monthes out. I have not lost weight since April. I have not gained either. I guess that good. I started out at 308 and know weight 211. I want to loss at least 40 to 50 more pounds but can't seem to do it. It's like I am back to square one with my weight. I am always hungry and can eat anything and not get sick. There are times when I am so full I could almost get sick and sometimes do. I not much of cook but am willing to try. I feel lost as to what to eat and how much at this point to continue to loss weight. I have been eatting one hard boiled egg or weight control oatmeal or 1 cup bran flakes for breadfast. That I think I got. Lunch is a different story as is dinner. I work and other than plain chicken, salad, veggies. To me that gets boring fast and I start to crave other foods I should not be eatting which leads to overeatting. I try to get the water in and I end up in the bathroom more that at my desk. But I still drink it. I have stayed away from fast food which was my biggest problem before surgury. I have started to drink more diet pop but its not that bad. Sweets is a different sorry. I need some help anyone that can give suggustions would be great.

Wendy - I think everyone has gone throught this! I recently had to go back to the basics of protein only to loose some weight I gained. Go back to basics - proteins first, then veggies and limit the carb. Also I am not sure how much exercise you are getting - Exercise is a big part of this!! Water, water and more Water.....!!!!! Stay positive and go back to the basics - track your food and exercise on Fitday.com - that also helps!! Also stay on the Board - there are a lot of helpful tools and support here! I am sure I could have not lost my weight if it had not been from the support I have received!! Keep in touch! I know you can do it!!! Valerie

What are you doing for exercise? It helps burn fat and also helps control the appetite.

While diet soda doesn't have any calories it does have artificial sweeteners. They can make you crave foods like crazy. Try eliminating the soda and get back to basics.

Hi Wendy, as Valerie said, many of us go through this. I have been dealing with a slight gain and cravings for over 3 weeks. I decided enough was enough. On Monday I started a liquid diet (water, broth, crystal light, protein shakes, s/f jello, s/f popcicles), since Monday I am down as of tonight 5 1/2 lbs. For me this is what I felt would help the most to refocus. I will begin eating protein rich foods tomorrow and low glycemic vegetables. Go back to basics: protein first, good vegetables, fruit. Lots and lots of water will also keep you satisfied. With the holidays upon us, I think refocusing and gaining control is necessary. As for lunch, some of my favorite choices are: ham and cheese rollup, tuna or chicken salad, grilled chicken caesar salad, cheese and turkey pepperoni. Sweets are evil and my downfall, I wish I dumped. Since the liquid diet, I'm not craving them...you need to decarb yourself....no carbs for 3-5 days and you will not have those cravings. Best wishes, Dana

This post has inspired me. As of this minute I am on a liquid diet! Right now my pouch is hurting from abusing it today with bad carbs. Wish me the luck to stick with the liquid diet for at LEAST 3 days!

Jana, stay focused, I kept telling myself it's 3 days, 2 more days, today is day 3 and I survived, lol. You know what I feel great and in control.. I'm supporting you 110%, you can email me for support if needed. I wish you much success, stay positive. Dana

Just my 2 cents worth. Too much variety does not make it easier to stick to a plan. I have a protein shake for breakfast with some of my vitamins every single morning of the week; lunch is a good size salad with kidney beans, vinegar and oil, and some fruit. Afternoon snack can be a fruit, some yogurt or some peanuts. Dinner is 1-2 pieces of fish, a veggie like asparagus, good size salad with vinegar and oil, and fruit. I like to snack at night so I have fruit, trail mix, popcorn, or some other non-too high on calories food. That's it. Occasionally I have a glass of wine. I eat a lot of fish or seafood during the week, and only taste bread, potatoe or rice (and I literally mean taste). I am over 3 years out and have kept my weight off since then. I think if you have too many choices we make the wrong ones. Stick to a simple plan, I think it will help. I got that advice from a very very good Weigh****cher leader many years ago. Hope this helps. Good luck to you. Missy

I just read all your postings and its nice to see its not just me. I thought and have been told in the past to start from the basics. Dana I think I will try your way broth, s/f jello, s/f popciles and protein shakes. Thanx

a couple of days ago was my one year anniversary. I have gained 12 pounds or so in the past few months. I struggle a lot with my eating also. It is beneficial to know that I am not alone. I found that reducing the amount of artificial sweetner helps me. Plus, I keep trying to remind myself to plan my meals... therefore, I can stick to a healthier menu. I just remind myself of the saying that says something like --------no one plans to fail, you just fail to plan".