Confession Monday

Well after a week of not only not seeing the scale move down but it actually went up I was very discouraged. I worked 3 hours over time on Saturday and had nothing prepared ahead of time for dinner (not good idea). So I used my birthday being Sunday as an 'excuse' to eat poorly ALL weekend! CARBS CARBS CARBS!! Normally I would give myself a break if it were just one meal for my birthday or heck even just that day. But seeing it was the whole weekend and I knew being discouraged over the scale was behind it makes me feel bad. I honestly don't understand why I was not losing? Until this weekend I had NOT been cheating at all, I was eating healthy food and drinking at least much more water than I had been. Feeling frustrated!! I hate feeling like 'why am I giving up and making healthy choices if I am not getting to see any results'? Anyways, back to trying again. 

I know what you mean Brandi Girl.

This regain is so stubborn and is coming off so much slower than I would like. Frustrating is a great word to describe it.

I figure as long as I keep trying, I can not fail. 

Trying to look at other indicators, like now that I am eating better, my awful pms is about 75% better. I am sleeping better and feel less depressed. Trying to move more than I have been. 

BUT, I would like that darn metal monster scale of mine to move a little faster!

I have to remember I did this for my health, for remission of my type 2 diabetes, and not just for a certain number on my scale. So easy to forget at times though.

We can do this together! Keep trying Brandi girl!!

Thanks for the support!! I know you are right that it is more than just the number that matters. I feel SO much better than I did before my surgery and I want to feel as good as I did before I had this regain. Like you said though, as long as we are trying then we can only succeed 

Still after 5 years, I cant believe what a struggle this is for me.

So much more mental than I ever had thought.

Then I got away from the boards, our support group meetings have mostly new or pre ops, issues that I am not dealing with, then isolated myself even more. Then it seems like 32 pounds just crept up on me. I swore I would never weigh 160 +pounds again! And there it was, 32 pounds up! I never made it to my goal and some days I can really beat myself up about it. 

So, I am trying to find things to keep me motivated. Days like today when I am tired, I am feeling a little cranky and just want to have something carby!

But, we live to fight another day!!! Seize the day!

May is cake month in our family. So many birthdays and mother's day. It's relentless. Also..I'd rather have pie! I don't have to eat it. I can share it. I can eat more steak. Some many chances to make the right choice.

I'm drinking more water this week.

Deb T.

I've been having trouble myself lately - and it's driving me crazy.  Have been doing my best to stick to plan, drink water, exercise, etc.

This past Saturday, I went down to NY for a family get-together.  Very seldom do I get to enjoy family functions, and I was determined to stay on track.  Did great until desert time - but I didn't get out of hand.  Had two bites of my daughters huge brownie/ice cream/whipped cream bowl.  Was upset I indulged, but pleased I limited my treat.

It's an ongoing struggle - I've been having problems since January, and I'm very angry with myself - but I refuse to give up.

One of my brothers took some pictures, and he sent them to me today.  Unfortunately, I'm still trying to figure out how to post them.  But I was shocked at how GOOD I looked.  This was first picture since last May -- a photo is so different from looking in the mirror.  Anyway, the picture has inspired me and I'm going to get it printed so I can put it up on my fridge, and on the bathroom mirror.  It's proof for me that my hard work has paid off.  I'm happy with the weight I've lost - but I still have a ways to go.

What can we do?  We just have to keep plugging away, doing our best to figure things out and stay on track.  Life is so much better!  

Good luck to you.

Mary

Hey Brandi,

Hope your having a good week! 

I got off track too when Hallei was home. Too much eating out and having higher calorie foods at home got me and I gained a pound. I don't know why I let her being home as an excuse to eat everything I wanted grr. I'm back on track now and determined to get this stubborn 15 lbs off. 

Thanks for sharing ☺️,

Amie

I have struggled since the beginning.  I keep starting over.  Nothing really works...exercise, low carbs, low fat, more veggies or more fruit or more protein.  Eventually I fail over and over.  BUT...I keep coming back here and it helps me get back on track.  If I wouldn't start over and over I would just keep gaining and probably end up over 300 lbs. or more.  Then I wouldn't be able to move.  I have diabetes and pcos so I feel and think like one of the people that weigh 600 lbs. It is good that we keep trying to reach our goals.  I hope we all make it someday.  Tri