can't stop with the candy

From memory:  First 2 days protein drinks only, water and nothing else.  Day 3-4, add soft protein like eggs, beans, tuna, day 5 add tougher meats like chicken, beef.  You can extend the length of the time on any phase.  I tried adding several more days of liquid protein only and it really helped beat the carb/sugar fix.  Try looking at old posts on the wls-grads  forum for the complete rules.  Good luck.

I too have been battling the candy monster.  I have decided to do the two days liquid protein and cut out all refined sugar.  Once I discovered (bad thing) that I did not dump on sugar, it slowly started creeping into my lifestyle so that now I crave it like a nicotine fix.  I am starting with the liquid and will then work on protein, fruits and vegetables.  Good luck to you.  Good advice on this post from others.   Thanks everyone.  Missy

Thanks for all of your responces.  It sure is difficult.  I do find there is so much here to help!

Unfortunately will power might be the answer to the candy monster.  If you can't have an occasional piece every now and then, you may need to just go cold turkey on this one.  And get yourself back to basics:  high protein, complex carbs (fruits, veggies, low-fat dairy), lots of non-caffeinated fluids, good fats, and very few processed carbs.  For some of us, processed carbs remain a trigger food, so we need to restrict our use of them for long term success and maintenance of our weight loss. 

Good luck battling the candy monster -

Kellie

Throw it out, give it away, something. Just get it out of your hands and house and you must get recommitted to losing the weight and eating right. 

First off, you're not alone! Many of us battle the same kinds of things. WLS was not a cure for the things that go on inside our heads. The first 18mths were a breeze for me and then at 2yrs out I realized I needed help! It never occured to me that I ended up at 328lbs b/c I was an emotional eater and most likely addicted to food for comfort, so I had to seek out a therapist that specialized in eating disorders. Now at 3+yrs out, things are going much better most days. I still have times where I struggle, but I have learned some coping mechanisms to help me thru the tough times. I truly do not believe its about "will power". As formerly obese people, we carry around alot of baggage. We had alot of bad habits and hopefully along the way we've been able to replace those bad habits with good ones, but we often revert back to our old ways for  many different reasons. Is there something triggering you to eat the candy? You said you're going out to buy it and eating knowing full well that you will get sick if you eat too much, so why are you putting yourself and your body thru that? Just a few things to think about. Good Luck and keep us posted on how its going.

Seeing the struggles of other people helps those of us not as far out..I saw this issue a long time before I discovered that sugar didn't make me dump as bad as it did early out...I have sworn off sugar as completely as humanly possible. I do have sugar free candies around and eat those but those...If I eat too much, will cause gas, diahrea...all sorts of smacks to the head so it's a constant reminder that if I eat too much of it will "hurt" me more than just the added pounds.

Not saying that it's not hard. It's darn hard when people bring in donuts and have those crappy apple fritters that I usually can't say no to..But if I do say yes, I've been away from the real drug for so long that it will make me instantly nauseous. Once you get away from it, stay away like the plague and you will feel better for it.

Hi,

You have to remember why you had the surgery in the first place.  You were willing to change your bad eating habits forever.  The surgery was a way of making it easy to lose the weight in the beginning, but now you need to work the tool you have.  Maybe you do need to talk to a psychologist about what is bothering, and why you are still falling back into your old habits..  With the support of this website, and a DR.  you should be able to get back on track.  Good-Luck!!!

If you've got something in the house that you shouldn't eat - throw it out or give it away before you eat anymore of it. I've been having the same trouble lately, just a bite of this and that, and I've noticed my little green capris are a little tighter in the crotch today, a sure sign of butt growth. When we get like this, we have a choice to let it consume us and get fat again, or recognize the problem and do away with it. If you can't resist it, get rid of it and make up your mind to stay away from it in the future.

Oh boy - me too!!!
Same boat, same tool. And.I seem to have dropped one oar just like you.  I've been struggeling for several months.  It is driving me nuts and I just don't get it.  OK, here I go again.  Just start over. Start over no how many times it takes.  One of these attempts I'm going to get it!  Thank God for you guys and your wonderful support!!

Started at 264, down to 156, now 169.  It feels like 50 lbs.  No kidding - 50.  None of my clothes fit.  I've had to buy one size biggeer. Before my sugery I never believed people that losing 10 measly pounds was a big deal.  It couldn't be a bigger deal!!