trigger foods and other stuff

I have been having a hard time fighting the food demons. I have identified several foods that are trigger foods for me. Peanuts (bad), chocolate (especially dark). I had a horrible week last week, and this week is shaping up to be the same --work. I seem to be struggling with this. Today I ate three cookies and had two squares (70 calories each) of dark chocolate. I also had three crackers with cheese ball stuff on them. I didn't eat breakfast---two of the cookies were "breakfast". I usually ddon't make food choices that are this crappy. I also went to the gym BEFORE work this morning (which I do *every* work day) and ran a mile and a half and did 15 minutes on the bike--so it isn't all bad.  Am I alone in this---or do some of you have days like this, too. I am beating myself up, but also don't seem to have the inner resources to fight the fight some days. Please help (and please try not to flame--I can beat myself up plenty...) Thanks, Kim

No flames here - I'm in the same boat.  My trigger foods are carbs (the bad, crackery kind - LOL) and sweets (even sugarfree).  I am fine, if there are none available.  But if I start eating them, I have a hard time stopping (just like pre-WLS).  I had hoped that those demons were behind me, but now that I am 2 years out, they are back!  Luckily, they are a lot easier to control now, but I still have to be careful!! I find the worst time is right before my period.  Sometimes I give in to it, other times not.  I just try to eat a protein snack (cheese) when I get these snack attacks.  It does help some.  I've also been trying to find better substitues for my snacky times.  If I am craving something sweet, I try fruit, or a trail mix with fruit (sometimes the combo of crunch, salty and sweet takes care of my snackiness).  Boy, it's hard!!   I think that as long as you continue to exercise, and only do this occasionally, you should be fine.   Best of luck!!   

I do have times like this too. It seems like I am chugging along doing all the right things and them BAM! Something happens and I get off track completely. The important thing is to catch it as quickly as possible and get back on the right track. Don't beat yourself up for making poor choices, just try to do better from here on out! For me, the scale helps to guide me back to the right track b/c of course I will gain weight when I start eating cookies and candy so when I do my daily weigh in and don't like the ###'s that I see, that scares me straight!!!! Good Luck to YOu!!!!! You can do this!!!!

Thank you guys for your responses! It really does help to know others struggle, too...

 

Kim

I think this is something we will always have to watch and be careful of.   Here's to the good fight!!

Oh, I struggle, but I have to eat 3 main meals per day ... My problem is eating something between meals.  I have cut down on this, but I take it day by day.   My trigger food (sadly enough) is those darn Little Debbie Nutty Bars ... I haven't had one post-op b/c I used to easily eat a box a day pre-op.  I don't trust myself.  I've eaten plenty of other stuff like fudge at Christmas time. Hang in there.  If nothing else, at least eat your 3 main meals per day to ensure you are getting enough protein, etc.  The exercise in the a.m. is wonderful, but you need a protein drink or other nourishment for energy! Hugs, Annette

Kim, YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE.   My on-going battle with weight is the hardest struggle of my 57 years.  Although I am THRILLED to  have kept off over 100 lbs., I am dealing w/ a 30+ weight gain and am trying very  hard to get it turned around.  I basically want to lose 20 lbs., and if I could maintain that, I'd be totally satisfied.   Years ago, I HATED it when I heard someone moan & groan about needing to lose 20 lbs. or so--I wanted to practically slap them!--and now I'm one of them! I knew, from what I'd heard & read, that this wasn't a "forever-fix," but I truly did not realize just how hard it would be long-term.  I don't dump on anything and have to really make an effort to keep my portions under control.  Grazing is a daily battle. One of my worst triggers is peanut butter.  And, of course, anything in the total crap category of sweets just opens the floodgates! I have absolutely NO EXCUSE for having anything bad in the house, as my dh and I are empty nesters, and he tries to watch his weight most of the time.  But too often I buy it anyway. Thank heavens, I do consistently work out, or I'd be in sadder shape than I am. I am NOT giving up, though.  I'm really trying to make some changes and learn how to deal with my old bad eating habits.  And SOME days, I do succeed! Hang in there!  Just know that you have plenty of company as you struggle but that it can get better!

I had the same demons but i tried the 5 day pouch test and right now i have move away from the carbs and sugars.  it really works .  tried it .  you can google it on the 5 day pouch test.com it takes you back to the begining and you get back to basics.  you can do this.