Help.

I have gained up to a 16 from a 12. I need help getting going again. I have tried high protein but there has been no weight loss. I'm very discouraged. 

Hi Kim. I know it is hard.... 

Please read some previous posts.  You may find what works for each of us.   Not 2 people are the same and what  works for one person - may not work for someone else.

 I am a "sprinter" - I need fast results or I get bored...so I do drastic changes and as long as things work - I continue doing that until I get where I need to be.  What works for me - may not work for someone else. 

Posting every day makes me accountable to me.  Even if it is not perfect eating or exercise . 

BTW: just high proteins without counting calories and carbs never worked for me.  I have to count carbs and make sure I don't eat any starchy carbs  or fruits (bummer) and on top of that I count calories.  If not carbs or to many proteins - then I need to get my calories from fat.  Low fat never worked for me very well. I get 1000-1200 cal a day, 45-50%% from natural fats;  35% from proteins, 20% from carbs= 50 gr carbs a day. 

Natural fats: avocado, nuts and seeds,  coconut oil, meats, eggs, bacon... Etc. I can eat as much fat because I am really really strict about carbs and  i avoid protein bars, and if I eat them - I count 100% of the carbs - not net carbs. Net carbs are, IMO, gimmick from marketing to sell more product. (I e. I discovered that Quest bars spike my Blood sugar and make me dump and I would get Reactive Hypoglycemia after)...

I don't lose on high protein either......I have to limit my calories to 800 a day.....at 1200 I maintain and any above that, I gain weight.......it sucks !!   I do watch carbs, protein and calories every day....try to get at least 80 grams of protein everyday.....I know it is hard, but that is why we have this site.    I have to post daily to make myself accountable.   I have been very lax at that the past week or so, but school starts ( I am a teacher) soon and my regular schedule will help me.   Good Luck !!

I know what you're going thru, Kim. I have been 'binging' since July 4 and am up almost 10lbs. I need to get real with myself and get back to basics. It is very hard, but I am trying to go cold turkey on all the crappy carbs and get back to 1000 cal, and over 100g protein daily, use MFP to log every morsel, and get my exercise in. Hoping to drop half of this gain in a relatively short period of time cuz I need those quick wins like Hala.

Hi Kim and everyone.  I hear you Kim!

Sigh   I’m sitting here watching one of those shows on TV where they do the RNY surgery. They follow the preparation, surgery and follow-up. There is so much pain there.   I know that pain. I have deep scars from that pain. I am 10 years out and the scars are still there.

 I’ve been struggling for a long time. I’ve tried many different things to get myself back into the groove. I believe that each new attempt is helping me keep the regain from spiraling out of control. I think whatever I do that keeps my weight foremost in my mind helps me keep on track. If I don’t weigh frequently, record my intake, etc. It is easy to just roll along and add a few more pounds when not paying attention. That is the main thing I think. Not paying attention is basic to regain.

 As of today I weigh about 25 lbs more than my lowest weight and that is even 10 lbs more than I wanted.   At my lowest I wore a size 12 and it was fabulous!!! Wow I really felt great! Then came the size 14. OK, a 14 not so bad but it began the mental games of feeling like I’ve failed, and now, yep size 16. I need to get control of this or it will be an 18 before the end of the year I am sure.

 This is my latest method to help myself. It isn’t an option for me to go to support meetings where there are other people in the same boat, but of course I need support just like everyone else. So, my plan is to keep my head in the game every day. It’s that basic. This makes me plan meals, not eat my favorite cheats, record intake, walk, etc. It will help me make a conscience decision to eat that particular item or not.

 These are good words to live by. “Success is getting up one more time than what you fail.”

Don't give up Kim, one step at a time..