Newbie Here

Good morning everyone.  My name is Denise and it's been almost 3 years since my RNY.  I was a very slow loser and lost a total of about 112lbs.  Just a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that the weight is starting to rear it's ugly head again.  It seems as if I gained 12lbs in one week. 

I've had this craving for candy....ALOT!  I was constantly at the store buying Swedish fish and jellybeans and ate all of them.  So I know exactly what the problem is and I could really use your support.  I started lurking around this group last week and got alot of great advice and inspiration.  YOU GUYS ROCK!!!  I've taken the "back to the basics" approach that many of you talk about and I'm already 5lbs down in just 5 days!!!! 

Thanks for adding me to the group and I look forward to staying.... BOTT

Welcome to BOTT, Denise! 

You are in the right place for support and encouragement.  Everyone here is so supportive of one another.  Please make yourself right at home and feel free to post as much as you want to or need to post.    I look forward to reading more of your posts, and congrats on the awesome weight loss! 

Congrats on the 5lbs lost. It's always good when a new person joins the gang. Look forward to seeing your progress.

Hi Denise,
So glad you posted. You should be so proud of yourself for catching yourself so quickly and getting back on track! If you just stick to your rules (protein first, yadda-yadda) and get some exercise in, you'll be fine. It took me a looooong time to get to this point and now I have such a long journey ahead of me.... you are so strong to get here before it got out of control. Welcome to the group.
Cari

Thanks guys for the welcome.  I really appreciate it.  I went into PANIC MODE when my clothing started to fit snug and I got on the scale and realized that I was up 12lbs IN ALITTLE OVER A WEEK.  I just couldn't believe what was happening.  I just knew that I could not go back to the way I was.  All of my  had finally caught up with me.  But I know with your inspiration and encouraging words we can do this.......TOGETHER.  Thanks again!

TIME TO GO EXERCISE 

Much Luv,
Denise

We've all been there and done that.  Forgive yourself for being human.  I had a really wretchedly rotten food day yesterday - it's back to basics for me AGAIN      Please tell yourself just what you'd tell me - I'm sure you wouldn't scold me  or tell me I'm a failure   or tell me there was no hope for me to get back on track?  Right - we'll be as kind and gentle with you as you would be with me

WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER - YES WE CAN

Thanks happylapbander,

I appreciate it.  You're right.... I would never tell you guys the things that I say to myself when I get off track.  I will keep that in mind.  Thanks again and I hope u had a better food day today.  Talk soon.


Denise

Good for you - be kind, gentle and firm with yourself - that's the most effective way to get to where we are going.

Thanks - I'm happy to report that I had a 100% BOTT day yesterday and it was pretty easy - a tiny bit head-hungry at bedtime, but went to bed without eating any more and slept "like a log" (I'm not quite sure how/if a log sleeps LOL)

Today will be easier yet

Peace and joy to you