Let me know you guys are there!!!

Hey everyone!  Just wanted to let you all in on my plans.  I started today with the version of Time Out that includes 3 protein shakes plus water, crystal lite, for 2 weeks, and then 2 shakes with the addition of a salad.  I absolutely need something to slow me down, give me a jump start, and just kindof detox my body, because I am full of things that I know I will crave desperatly for days, but I know that it will get better if I stick to it for a while.  I need you all to encourage me.  You don't know (or maybe you do) how much it helps to interact with people who also walk in your shoes.  It makes all the difference.  Thank you all for everything! By the way, I am not the most computer saavy person, and I CANNOT figure out how to resize a photo so that I can make it my avatar.  I am sick of having that shadow with the question mark for my picture.  Someone, please help me! Thanks! Beth

Beth, Be Encouraged.  I too have started the 'Time out' today.  I will check in daily to see how you are doing.  I didn't want to post it because I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to stick to it, but what the heck.  If I can help you it will be worth it.  I did have a piece of bacon today, but I plan to stop at that.  I've had one shake and will have another about 3pm and another about 7pm.  I live on Crystal light. We can do it if we set our minds to it.  One minute at a time...  Congrats on making it this far today.

Thanks for the support!  It would be great to help each other along.  I have never done anything like this before, so it is gonna be HARD no doubt about it!  I have had the one shake nad some water and crystal light.  I had two sips of sweet tea, and so far that's it, but I am like a junkie just thinking of nothing else but all the things that I would like to eat right now and trying to convince myself why I need them or that I should start this another day, but I know if not now, then when, maybe when it's gone too far.  I only have 20 pounds to get back to my lowest weight.  It seems impossible, but then I look at where I came from...275 pounds.  Now I'm around 160...that's not so bad, but I know without a doubt that if I don't do something drastic to wake myself up now, I will be knocking on 200 soon.  That's how obsessed with eating I have become again.  It's so scary, but with friends like you all, and my family, I know I can regain control.  Please keep in touch about how you are doing and I will as well. By the way, I see you are a fellow Alabamian!  Where is Pinson?  Frisco City is between Mobile and Montgomery. It was nice to chat with you and get some of that off my chest.  We both can do it!!!!!

Your story sounds exactly like mine.  Can't I do this another day?  But the 20 pounds that I've put back on put me treacherously close to 200.  I never want to be there again.  I got through yesterday with on adding a few saltines and a pork chop.  Not bad I think.  I just get overwhelmed with the desire to chew something now and then.   Pinson is in North Central AL.  You could say Birmingham.  I am going to post the time out for ther person that asked.  Have a good day.  

For the first two weeks nothing but three protein drinks

 

(Nectar or Essence because they are high in protein and low in calories)

 

All the water and crystal lite I can drink per day

 

After two weeks cut back to two protein drinks and add a salad with fat free dressing. 

 

The Doctor uses this for his maintenance patients who have started regain - he doesn't think that any regain is acceptable. After reaching goal continue to weigh every day and if you gain more than two or three pounds get right back on the time out program til back to goal.  This is supposed to nip the problems in the bud before they become major issues like now.

Look at you.  You got your picture up there.  No more shadow man.  LOL.

I am not computer saavy either, girl so I can't help you there.  John had to put my picture up there for me.  LOL.  But I just wanted to say good luck with your time out plan.  I think we all have to give ourselves a little time out every now and again to stay focused.  I know when I find I start to crave things I can go back to protein shakes and bars for a couple of weeks and be back to normal and able to make good healthy choices.  I workout really hard 5 days per week doing both cardio and weights.  I find that has helped me to not be so head hungry too.  Maybe it relieves stress or something which helps ward off the cravings.  Who knows?   Well, anyway good luck and come on here whenever you need to for support.  We are always here and always understand exactly what its like and what you are going through.  It was so good to get back in touch with someone from back home.  Keep in touch.  Look forward to a visit soon. And, everybody, she does need to get rid of the shadow man.  She is cute as a button.  So, somebody help this woman get her picture up here.  LOL. Melissa

I am a teacher, and you know what?  I can't wait to get back to work so that I will not be home!  I need a routine outside of home to keep me successful.  I think that I found out that I get bored and eat.  UGH.  The "Time-Out" sounds very interesting.  Thinking about trying it tomorrow.  It makes sense.  I am really mad at myself that I am having to even do this, after WLS.

What is the "Time Out"????