I was SOOO Bad Yesterday...

with my food intake. Started out with good intentions, and had done wonderfully on Monday. Then, someone had mistakenly ordered a client luncheon a day too early so it was set out on the credenza behind me for everyone to enjoy! Well, I did too -- too much. Over the course of the next few hours, I consumed: Mozarella and cheese sub sandwich Chocolate croissant Honeydew melon - 1/2 cup 3 Large Chocolate covered strawberries Plain bagel I tried to fix it a bit by only having a salad for dinner and managed reasonably well, but it was a struggle... No dumping to monitor me -- and I can eat wayyyy too much at one time anyway. I have put on about 10 pounds in the last year, and am trying to get 15 pounds off before my wedding in June -- why oh why would I sabotage myself? I need something to help get back on track, and I am failing miserably lately by myself. I thought I would ask you fellow "grads" to help me out, even though I know what needs to be done. Maybe if I make myself accountable in some way, it will help? Come on - give me a kick in the ass! Hugs to all, Nannette

Nannette I personally am taking it minute by minute....I find that the best inspiration for me is the lack of nausia for the last 2 days since I have been trying to be fully responsible for what I put in my mouth. Amazing that its true " eat like crap feel like crap" Guess I should have paid attention earlier. You can do it...We can do it Diana RNY 9/17/03 360/200

Nannette - At least you counteracted it with a salad for dinner. I would've just blown dinner too and "started over" tomorrow. Sounds to me like you know what the problem is - too much food and the wrong kinds. Remember to stick to protein, water and exercise. You will be glad you did when your wedding day gets here. Best wishes! Lily

Nannette, We all blow it at one time or another. We can't change the past but we can plan for the future. Keeping the right foods readily available can help. Plan for one day at a time. All the good days will add up and you will reap the rewards. Lift your chin up and keep going, you can do it! Hugs, Carol

Cannot kick anyones butt this week. I have out of town company and the house is full of foods I love but rarely bring in so I am not tempted. Last night I got up at 2 am and ate a couple of Twizzlers. I swear I could not sleep until I ate them! I knew what I was doing was crazy old behavior but it did not stop me.I also have had a couple slivers of pie and a donut since Sunday. I am posessed! I love my friends but look forward to getting the goodies out of the house. Once I start it is a b*tch to stop. Carb cravings in control here. laurie

Nannette, No kick in the arse from me--I'm struggling this week. My motivation to stay on the straight & narrow is supposed to be my daughter's wedding on July 1--but it doesn't always work. (Unfortunately, I don't dump on anything.) You will be beautiful on your wedding day--but I know you'll feel even better if you can get at least some of those re-gained pounds off. You can do it--keep your focus! We've all got to keep each other "propped up"!! Jo 295/150ish (at goal)

Wack!! Consider that your kick in the ass. Hey girlfriend--you have come a long way baby and you look absolutely marrrrrrrrvelous! If you want to lose 15 pounds for your wedding, although I question that as you look great, then get your butt in gear and focus. Use that strength you have found over the past several years (with all you have been through) and get JUST DO IT! As a side note--realy I don't see what you ate was that horrible, except for that chocolate croissant of course. It's only bad if you do it on a regular basis. I have decided to keep a before picture of myself--just to help me get control when I feel out of control. Can't wait to see the wedding pics--boy it is coming up soon.

Looking at your menu, I don't think you really blew it too bad. Maybe the croissant , but if you don't do it all the time it is OK to have a treat. And I admire that you had a salad for dinner after that. You showed a good balance. I looked at your pics ad can't see where the 15 pounds is going to come from. Do you think maybe the 10 pounds is your body readjusting and that is where your comfortable natural weight may be? we all are harder on ourselves than any body else could ever be. When I look at your pic, I see a beautiful well proprotioned healthy looking woman. You seem like you are being very hard on your self. Don't beat your slf up,

Take it day by day baby. It's all we can do (running off to find cookies....) David ps: I weigh DAILY!!!! It helps keep my fat ass on track