didn't do so good today but tomorrow is a new day

I have my day planned out tomorrow and I am having three protein shakes and two servings of saurkraut and pork to cover lunch and dinner. I'm hoping that I stick to it because I will get all of my protein in if I do. I did excellent on my liquid intake today even if I didn't make such good choices in my food. I bought a bag of raw almonds for when I'm out and I get hit with that sick empty feeling that I know that its time to eat. I'm raised my calorie intake to around 900 calories a day to accomodate my protein shakes because I'm using 1.5 scoops in two of the shakes and 1.5 cups of milk plus the other shake and meal. It comes to slightly over 85o which is where I was at. I know everyone says not to worry about my calories but I am because I know I shouldn't be getting this many this early out. I'm trying to do better. I'm going to stick to protein shakes as often as possible and one meal. My head hunger is what kills me. I have been overly stressed and eating to comfort myself. I have to stop that. I also started smoking again. BIG no no. Next month when I get the money I'm going to buy the nicotein patch and quit smoking again, I am also going to start seeing a counselor. I SHOULD have my car fixed by then. I am hopefully starting school in January and as excited as I am I'm terrified about how that will effect my eating habits. I'm not sure how I'm going to get my shakes in while in school. If I can I'm going to do what the school calls fast track where I will only go one day a week ( Saturdays ) That way I can stay on track most of the week. I have also figured out that I could possibly be to my half way point in my weight loss by my birthday in the end of September if I stick to the shakes and drinking more water. I have 14 more pounds to loose by September 26th I hope I can do it. I think I already mentioned I changed my goal weight to 137 to be on the high end of normal weight so I won't be as discouraged. I guess that isn't too bad. I looked good at 137 So I shouldn't complain. My original goal was 120 but I may look sickly at that weight. IDK but we will see where I stand when I hit 137. I hope you all have a good night and I will be checking in again tomorrow. 

Stay happy Stay healthy

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Can you talk to your nutritionist by phone if you can't get in to see her? She could give you some advice about getting your protein in while eating  your proteins and veggies. Are  you sticking to shakes because you can't tolerate food? Shakes don't satisfy that need to CHEW.  

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Sounds like you are having a rough time, is there anyone you can talk to? If you can't get to a counselor, a pastor or spiritual counselor?  A good friend?

I constantly tell myself not to eat my emotions.  We all here turn to food first, it is a long process to learn not to do that.

anne

I'm sticking to shakes purely for protein values!! I'm not really hungry except for in my head. I don't really have anyone I can talk to about head hunger except places like OH I am going to call nutritionist today!!

Your plan sounds like it will work short term and you will get your fluids and protein in.  Good for you. 

However, remember that long term, this isn't about just losing the weight but developing healthy habits that help us to keep the weight off.  I'm not sure you can live like this forever.  And this is a forever game.  Look on miles and menus and see how some of us who are in maintainance are eating.  Look at the folks who are still in the losing phase.  Did your Dr send you home with a plan for adding food and amounts?  Don't get me wrong, I am a big supporter of protein suppliments but I also eat 3-4 meals a day.  Use this time to find what will work for you long term.

Thank you I will check out the miles and Menzies and according to egg face blog. I've been avoiding anything with weight loss surgery because I felt like such a failure!! I'm not feeling so bad anymore because I'm about 13 lbs till my halfway point!!! Yay and I'm at three and half months out!!! The restriction is less and less every day and under severe stress I push those limits I have been snacking a lot the last few days

The lack of restrictionist due to the carbs and slider foods you are craving and eating. As long as you are eating carbs you will not feel your restriction. Don't know why it is but that is the way it is,for many ,myself included.

Eating dense protein in addition to the shakes will help you find your restriction again.

I know about the. Head hunger and addiction issues,I struggle with those myself. If you can go three or four days without carbs,including the milk in your. Shakes ,use almond milk instead,you will start detoxing from e carbs and won't crave them as much. Milk has a lot of carbs in it which is driving your cravings for carbs. The protein. In it. I. Not enough to. Outweigh the carbs,in my opinion. You need to. Et your protein from real meat.

Like price said,this is a lifetime eating plan. All the gimmicks we used rouse are not going to work anymore. What is going to work is eating all the dense protein you can,getting all your fluid in and getting your vitamins. It is a joint plan,if one part suffers,every part suffers. You have to do it all to be successful.

Don't look down the road to your birthday,as you are setting yourself up for a possible failure. What if you aren't to the. Half way point by then? Will that allow you to give your self permission to just eat what you want cause you failed anyway?

Do this one day at a time. How can. You worry about your birthday when you haven't got a grip on today? One day at a time. Focus on being successful today. You are going to have to get your big girl panties on and get a grip. And I know what people like to say,if I couldn't do it before surgery how can i do it now? Well that isa big excuse. We CAN do it but we have to want. It ,just for today,one day a at a time,baby steps.
Gl and please know that e en at 3 years out I am struggling every day right along with you,but it can be done,one day at a time. You have to make those lifestyle changes or you will not be successful long term. That is just. The bottom line truth,the facts. It is possible to make those changes and be successful,115# down and still working it talking here.