Today I'm starting my BOTT journey

Hello BOTT family, I need to find a BOTT buddy near Lithonia GA. I'm having a hard time getting in gear. I know I have to do it. My first step is to start writing down EVERYTHING i put in my mouth. I bought a notebook for my purse today. I am completely off track. I know having someone nearby for encouragement would help a great deal. I just noticed there are some tips and guidelines. I cant wait to print them out tomorrow. I've been beating myself lately. I feel so guilty that I put myself through such an invasive surgery only to take my 'gift' for granted. I cant put it off anymore. My journey starts NOW. 

HI! Welcome :)

Dont beat yourself up too much. You are only human. Making the decision to change is the first step. I try to get BOTT every day, but it doesnt always happen. Love this group, everyone is very supportive.

I was just thinking to myself today I need to start tracking again. I know Im not getting enough protein. So...I'll start with you ok?

We can do this!

Please try not to beat yourself up.  All of us have struggled...you are not alone.  Welcome!

We are all in the same place I am starting to realize.  Its very hard but they are right starting is the beginning.  I am starting today also.  Its very hard.  But as you stated we had such an invasive surgery and have been through so much mentally, physically and emotionally I feel we can do this for us.

 I need to start posting and keeping track of whats going in my mouth.  But really the first thing I have to do is stop buying the bad stuff at the grocery store, because then it wouldnt be in the house to eat in the middle of the night.

So good luck and remember we are all here, Raynetta

Chokolatte,
Welcome to BOTT!  It's so easy to fall back into bad habits.  What helps is to try to plan your meals in the morning or the evening before.  This way you look at your plan and know exactly what you should have at each meal.  Something else I learned from a book on overeating is to ask yourself, before putting anything in your mouth.  Am I really Hungry. Am I really Angry. Am I Lonely. Am I Tired.  It adds up to HALT!  I find that when I'm tired, I'm always looking to eat.  It really does help me to stop and think!
Good Luck!
Deb

 Thanks so much everyone. I didnt write everything down today, but something is more than I did yesterday.  Progress is progress. I did notice that I snack on pretzels and dont drink as much as I need to. I know I will find out more once I get the journaling down again. Its funny how you dont realize what you're eating when its not planned. I'm sure I'm in for quite a few more AHA moments. Everyones encouragement is AWESOME

Welcome Nicole, you can text me for support. I live in MI but, we can help each other stay on track if you want, just let me know.

Hi Carly:

We had the same surgeon   

Jennifer

We sure did! His office is empty these days......