Totally Out of Control

Hi,

It's me again...This will come as no surprise to those of you who have been around for a while. I don't post often but am back, yet again, to say that I'm totally out of control! As of today, I have re-gained "64" pounds. I eat sugar and carbs like there is no tomorrow. I keep saying that I'm going to get back on track but, evidently, they are empty words because I'm not doing it. I feel like I'm in a pit of quick sand with someone trying to hand me a lifeline but, for some reason, I never take it. I keep saying that I will but I don't. I really wish I knew the answer and what it will take to get me motivated again.

Thanks for listening...I needed to share.

Donna

How about joining the Lent challange?
Try to change one thing at a time.
You may need therapy to find out what is eating you and why you sabotage yourself.

(( HUGS)))

Donna,

I could have written your post!  I have the same issue with sugar and carbs and cannot seem to get a handle on it.  I'll let you know when I figure out how to grab that lifeline.
I joined the Lent challenge to try to weed out the sugar . . .

Tonya

Hi Donna
I still have so much to lose too.  That being said, welcome back.  Many of us are in the same boat.  I think spring will help us get outside and more active.  Sometimes the estra sunlight helps us raise our spirits and look at life more positively.  I personally find that shorts and t shirts motivate me to lose a few.  I hide in sweatshirts and sweaters all winter.  Maybe the lent challenge will help us.  We really can do this!  We are always here to listen to each other.

Just me

Hi Donna,

Last year I was saying the same thing, but I dug down deep. It has been a challenging year for sure but my motto is I am not giving up.  I get most of my support from Myfitnesspal.com website. I go back to support group meetings.  I let go of the shame.  So far I have lost 40 or 80 pounds I gained back.  My only goal this year is to get under 300 pounds.  Once I do that I will worry about other goals but I am going to get to 299 and stick it.  I am finding my way slowly but surely.  I also attend telephone support groups for WLs patients.   Everyone is different but it will take Perseverance, Patience and Positive thinking to get back on track.  Success is never giving up!

You have to believe you can do it babe!  If you believe it you will do it one day at a time.

Thanks, Molly!

Your words are so true...I definitely have the "desire" to lose the weight but I have to "believe" that I can do it or I never will.  I'm definitely going to check out Myfitnesspal.com. I can definitely use all of the help that I can get. I recently started attending a local support group and it's awesome! One of the main issues I've had is that I don't have time to focus on "Donna". I'm the caretaker for my mother who lives with me. Most of the time, I find that I end up preparing food that is quick in order to take care of other things. I also work a full-time job on the evening shift. By the time I get home, I'm usually worn out and so I get Mom situated and then crash in the bed. :) My first goal is definitely to get my focus back on Donna.

Congratulations on your weight loss!! It's very encouraging to see someone "re-lose" weight because it reminds me that I haven't "blown it" and that I can do it, too!!!

Thanks so much for taking the time to write to me. I appreciate all of the posts and everyone that has been so helpful.

Donna :)