For instance, I would like to see posts where protein supplement comments are made...  Thank you.

Jennifer, I always knew that the bad habits and old ways were waiting for us after weight loss - they were quiet, patient, and just around the next corner. 

But they crept up on me so gradually I was surprised. So where do you start?

I couldn't do it by myself. Never could. Can't now. So I went to a local weight loss coach/dietitian. We worked out a plan of weekly weigh in, individual consultations, and eating plan. It's honestly nothing new - nothing we don't know - but it has worked for me. I have moved since my WLS so my original support group isn't here, and I had also strayed off of OH which was a strong support for a long time. 

You are right in that there is so much emotion as we realize where the scale sits. Jill (below in this thread) reminds me that some regain several years out is the norm. But I was mostly afraid - afraid that none of my clothes would fit, afraid of what people would say, afraid of becoming the fattest woman in the room everywhere I went (again). 

I hated dealing with the wt loss coaching at first. I didn't want to. I wanted to do it myself. I wanted to deny it (after all, ONE pair of jeans still fit....and there are always stretchy skirts). But I went and the first week of being back on track I lost 6 lbs. It got me rolling. The loss since then has been painfully slow - maybe 1/2 lb. a week sometimes - but the trend is in the right direction.

And if the trend is in the right direction, it's a good trend indeed. 

I am happy to share more if you'd like to. Just reply here and we can swap e mail if you'd like, as well. 

Thanks, Lynn!  I've stayed away from the scales, but I've cut out bread and soda this week.  I've been eating more veggies.  I feel a little better too.  

Good job!  Lynn is right.  It's much easier to lose 15 than 35 (or 45 in my case), but whatever weight people have re-gained, they can re-lose.  I'm living proof!!!  Keep going!!!

Smartest part of your post is that you did something after only 15 lbs. of regain. Me? I waited till 35 lbs. crept back on. Now have lost 25 of those but yikes....it's slow! I'm using My Fitness Pal to track my food and it gives a nice visual breakdown of protein/fat/carbs each day. Great job!