I'm out of control!

Hi, Susan! I was pretty out of control, too. I had gone from my lowest post-WLS weight of 160 to 190. I knew that I had to do something, but for a long time, I was in denial. I think I actually believed that the weight would magically just "come off" like it did right after WLS. I think I'm over that now. Here's what I'm doing. Pretty much what has been mentioned - all protein and veggies (including protein shakes and bars, if needed). I'm not counting anything, if I'm hungry I eat, just making sure it's a protein or a veggie. I am going to allow myself a "cheat day" once a week, and on that day, I will eat whatever I want to eat. I think that, mentally, it's the only way I can do this. So far, it's working well. I lost 8 pounds in a little over a week. I'm trying to split the difference on my weight, by getting to around 172-175 and STAYING THERE. Maintenance has never been my strong suit. LOL I've either been losing or gaining, but never really had to figure out how to maintain. That is the task at hand now. Oh, and I do exercise, although I'll admit it's not as regular as it should be. But I'm trying. Good luck - please post again to let us know how you're doing. I find this board to be a tremendous source of support, because just about everyone here has struggled or is struggling with maintaining and other issues. Carlita

I got on the scale this weekend and in a matter of one week I went from 148 to 160. Now I am back to the basics this morning with the high protein low carb and exercising. THe monthly mother nature munchies grew out of hand I was a bottomless pit. Thank you all for posting what your doing, I am going to incorporate some of those ideas into my regimen.

I can so relate too! Almost a 40 lb gain for me too, and it's just so discouraging! But you had alot of great answers to your post and I am going to print them out and try, try, try!!! We can do this together! We have to...we didn't go thru all of this wls and ps just to gain again. Let's post on here often and keep each other motivated! Best of luck! Theresa

Dear Susan, Thank you for your honesty---it's encouraging to know I'm not the only one! And I'm thankful for the encouraging posts others have written too. I've let diet cola take over and I guess I've got to get on with the challenge of letting go! I have changed meds from Paxil, after finding that it contributed to a weight gain from others too. You are not alone! I never reached goal...and may never...but let's not give up! Sheryl

I would really like to thank each and everyone of you ladies for being honest about your weight gain. This is the first time I have logged on to this website in a year and I have been dealing with gaining 32 pounds in a period of 2 years. For months I just could not get control but since the beginning of the year (January 07) I started exercising mainly walking in the mornings and afternoons I started by cutting out (junk foods) and we all know what they are. I too am eating more protein and vegetables 5 to 6 meals/snacks a day. I really did feel like a failure at this wls thing I just could not believe I did this, to have went through what I did only to start gaining weight again. I thought that I was the only one and felt ashamed. I decided to get a grip and get it together I can't allow the scale to continue to creep up and up and up we can't go back there ladies. We can do this. Let's not beat ourselves up so bad but let's decide to do something about it. True to gain 1 pound to one person is like gaining 40 pounds to another it still hurts either way large or small. Let's take small steps and not to look at the BIG PICTURE (32 POUNDS). Let's start with 2 or 3 pounds and go from there. I commend everyone of you for taking the first step to getting it on track because that was a hard decision for me. But I know in my heart I would rather be here to have gained 32lbs than to be where I started from 3 years ago wishing I could lose the 140lbs that I did. Start small and we can get there we can do this ladies I know we can. Good luck to everyone and I will be checking up on you...... Ballery

Oh my goodness! I haven't logged on here for a looonnnggg time and was feeling pretty badly about my 40# gain. Listening to all of you has really helped me to know that there is hope out there. I started weigh****chers on 1/8/07 and have lost 5# so far. I know that the journaling is what is helping me. How many calories a day are you all eating? I am using sparkpeople.com and range around 1100-1300 a day. Thanks everyone for your honesty and ideas!