and again...

Oh where to start....  I can't even get on the scale.  I know by my body and that it is really bad.  I had a large hernia repaired in January and haven’t bounced back. That is the third open surgery on my abdomen. This last one knocked my socks off. It is still uncomfortable and annoying. I’m depressed about it but changing my meds isn’t going to help. Getting back on track is what will help.

I was on track and so faithful and successful for so long. The last 3 years have really been a struggle. I do keep restarting but it doesn’t stick. WTH!! I feel physically and emotionally crappy.   Yes, that a technical term.

 I believe part of my problem is that I am sick and tired of the same food and I don’t like to cook. I don’t eat beef except occasionally. Sick, sick of chicken. Don’t care how it is fixed, tired of it. Pork is OK and I do make shredded pork or chops pretty often.   Turkey - no.   I do like fish but it is expensive and fussy to fix. Protein shakes – gag. Raw veggies are OK but pretty tired of them too.

 I know success depends on planning. Planning the food to have in the house when I haven’t planned for the meals I should have is as important as planning the meals I should have.

 So OK, deep breath, firm grip on my boots and here I go again. Thanks for the email Kathy, it did make me blink!

Oh I feel for you. I've been on a carb craving since July 4th and yesterday finally got back on plan and feel great today. I suffer from RH and even dumping, but it does take a lot of sugar for me to dump. When I do binge, I am so sick I want to die, and I know this but have been reaching for these trigger foods. Yesterday I stayed on plan, logged everything and feel terrific, even tho I am up 4lbs since July 4. Try to spice or season your food for different flavors. I make 99% lean ground turkey! season with gluten free taco seasoning mix and use in salads or eat 3oz as my meal. Also try frozen Boca veggie burger patties, turkey sausage and meatballs, season chicken breast and grill. Maybe you're sick of these foods bc you're tired of the flavors. Change things up. I also keep a bag of frozen cooked shrimp and take out when I want a shrimp ****tail or salad, or even plain. Edamame is great, beef jerky and my go to snack is always a Quest protein bar. Wishing you the best of luck. Oh, and I also use MFP to log every morsel. This helps keep me accountable, and also shows me why I've gained weight when I overeat and see just how many calories and carbs I take in.