Hi everyone

I agree,, this is a great place to get each other back on track.. It will be a struggle but we can do it!! I'm disappointed in my self for gain back what I did, but I'm digging myself out of this issue and WE will get the weight back off. The tool is still working, just have to utilize it!

Wow Maria, 

12 pounds is great! Your definitley on the right track. It's so hard to avoid carbs. They are everywhere.

keep losing, 

Amie

Amie Lynn,

Thanks. It has been a lot of work. I have cut out all refined and white carbs (a few slips here and there) and start all my meals with protein first, then veggies. No liquids 30 minutes before or after eating. The basic rules I was given as a post op.

The longer I abstain from the foods that are triggers, the easier it is getting but still some days I would kill for pretzels or crackers. 

Dusted off my pedometer and trying to get 10000 steps a day,started off at around 4000. Most days now, I am around 6-7000. My work days are over 10,000.

The hardest part now is the emotional part and the negative self talk. Just feel like I failed again, but know as long as I don't quit, I can't fail. 

I didn't realize how difficult maintenance would be after the 2 year honey moon I had.

I can relate to the negative self talk. I had always swore I would NEVER let this happen if I could just get the surgery and was able to be given this opportunity to be slim. And yet, here I am, once again over weight! Ugh. But we are trying!! We may stumble but we will succeed in getting  healthy and fit once again! Together we will support each other.

Thanks Brandi Girl.

I am here for you! It is so nice to talk with some one who gets it.

Hanging my head in shame.  I too have gained 30lbs. I'll be 6yrs out in June. Lots of emotional eating for me. I don't do soda or much water but love black coffee and half sweet/Unsweetened tea. You would think after chasing 2 toddlers 24/7 I would lose weight but after leaving my job waitressing to fulltime Mimi ..I have gained :( I'm curious of how many calories and carbs should we be consuming. I'm 5ft weighing 148-150 would love to get back to 130.. Please add me. Lets do this together. 

I use my fitness pal to log what I eat daily .. You can input your stats in it and it will calculate how much you can eat to lose 1 or 2 lbs a week

Hi TaterBug and welcome.

It's very easy to let emotions get the best of us and run us off the rails. Also I find exhaustion contributes to my making mindless choices and chasing after two toddlers certainly can be exhausting. You've made the first step, there are great ideas and support on this site. Going back to basics of protein first meals, not drinking with meals and waiting until at least 30 minutes after eating to drink will get you on the right track. There are also some great articles posted...just look under 'resources' up on the blue banner.

Good luck and let us know how you're doing. 

Hi Tater!

Welcome and jump right in!

It is so frustrating, but with some support and getting back to basics we can do this!