Courage to get on track

I have had a lot of inspiration on this site, it always amazes me what people go through (stress, health issues, financial).  Some come through, gain some weight, some lose it again, some I wonder if they did succeed.  I find a definite lack of stories of how people lost the regain, but I love it when I come across one!  I am still struggling, stress and exhaustion are my two demons that made me obese in the first place are hard on my heels right now again. But each day I set out to have enough courage to try again, to be on track, and to make each meal better than the last. 

This group helped me see that I certainly have a nasty addiction to sugar that really have to watch.  I am journaling again which really does help.  Remembering to do it can be a challenge.  Snacks I think have to go.  I know they help a lot of people, but for now, they just seem to be an excuse for something unhealthy, so for a bit, I want to drop them.  So, everyday my new mantra is, I have the courage to be on track.

What works for one person does not work for all people.  We have to find out what works for us.  That is a huge decision.  After 6 years of failure I am working with the most experienced bariatric psychologist, bariatric therapist, bariatric dietitian and bariatric surgeon in my area.  Also my own family doctor because after 6 years of failing I need to do something.  I am unhappy, my clothes don't fit, my medications have been increased and my co-morbidities are not under control. I realized I was at a point where I didn't know what to do.  I am not moving quickly with any of this and will be very careful with my decision this time. 

If sugar and snacks are your problem then please just remove them from your house and make it a safe place.  In order to change a habit we need to replace it with another habit. 

Hala and Tess have found what works for them.  I wish us luck finding our ways too.

Tri 

I lost down to app 140 lbs. I have large frame and muscles and with my age - 50 - that did not look too good. And I did no feel good. I was tired depressed, dealt with severe RH. I decided to gain some weigh and was hopping that little fat on my bones would help with severe blood sugar issue. I gained and gained... up to 175.. that was too much and I still had severe RH and low blood sugar when I did not ate enough or when I exercised. I could not lose the regain.
The blood sugar issues became my main concern. At one time I decided to follow a very low carb diet. I eliminated all grains and sugar - including fruits.
Limit any starchy carbs. To my surprise - that really fixed and RH and low blood sugars. Now I can exercise and I can limit how much food I eat without getting the low sugars. I lost 10 lbs. I can lose more if I want to but at 163-165 I just feel good.at 5`4" I wear size 6-8, I can sit on hard surface for 30 min (no more - skinny butt) and I can go for hours without eating if I need to (still get hungry - but no longer get the shakes or pass out due to low sugar)

It was not easy to give up fruits or wraps or even occasional bread - but the blood sugar stability is worth that for me.
I would like to be able to eat fruits or some occasional sweet - but I can live without. The sugar or carbs no longer control me.

Wow Hala! I too have really bad RH, I hate it and I hate the fact that I think I HAVE to eat every few hours because If I don't I get the shakes and start feeling really bad. I know I have a carb addiction, especially to milk but I haven't had the knowledge or courage to change that. My lowest weight was 138 and at 5'8" that was too  low. I am now up to 156 (as of this morning, somehow gained 3 lbs since Friday) and I want to lose back to about 143-145 that's where I felt my best. I feel gross and bloated! Can you give me some tips on what you ate when you lost the 10 pounds and how often? And what does your diet look like now?