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Thanks for the encouraging words, Cathy!  My vitamins arrived today, and I already took my 3 multi-caps.  :-)  I think the deficiencies might have been contributing to my bad food cravings, so I'm really looking forward to getting back in balance.  Empowering myself to make smart choices.  Had my 2nd B12 shot yesterday.  It's amazing how great I feel already!

Jen 

Hi Jen,

I've taken Bariatric Advantage vitamins ever since I was newly post-op.  I think getting your new vitamins from them will really help with your deficiencies.  You might think about using their auto-order so you don't run out and can keep on taking them without missing a beat.  

What a lucky little boy you have that you've devoted all these years to him.  Special needs kiddos can require lots of extra attention, energy and giving of ourselves.  I'm glad that you are giving to yourself by getting back on track, losing weight so you can feel better and keep up with him as he gets older.

Going back to the basics you've listed is exactly what it takes.  You'll get there.  I can hear it when I read your post.  One of the phrases I picked up from another BOTTer, DailyMae, is "Keep your head in the game."  I've taken that to heart.  Whenever head hunger hits or my mind wanders to consider an unhealthy food choice, I tell myself to keep my head in the game.  It has helped me so I share that to support you too.  

Best to you - Cathy

CONGRATULATIONS!!  Way To Go!  You deserve to be very proud of yourself!

HUGS...  It is very hard to deal with a loss of a loved one. 

but... at the same time - she would want the best for you... while not honoring her by making good choices when you travel?  Things like that motivates me .. when I can't be strong for myself... thinking of my mother (she is long gone) reminds me that she ALWAYS believed in me and she always believed that I can do "great " and there are no things I could not do if I put my mind to it.

At the same time - she liked to spoil me .. so I do give myself permission to "get spoiled" and then I don't feel guilty... But I make it worth...

when traveling -

1. i make my own yummy -legal snacks..

2. when eating out I opt for good quality food - but try not to limit the qty (my pouch takes care of that) - I choose proteins and veggies...

3. I use my 85%-86% chocolate squares as legal cheats when I need something extra. 

4. nuts are my to go snacks - because even though they are high in calories - they do provide the crunch plus all the good nutrition so even if i go over the calories- good choices - consistent - prevent me from gaining weight when I travel...(plus they help my BM, plus nuts keep my BS stable so I don't get hungry very much). Choosing nuts that are natural or just minimally processed (no sugar added) really works well for me.

I have lost all desire to go to the gym anymore, ugh. My doc has put me on that new weight drug belviq. I swear it does nothing. I have been having some sad times dealing with the reality of my grandma not being here with us much longer, it sucks, i help my dad in finding funeral homes and what not. we are traveling back and forth to AZ to see her. when we do I stray from good eating. i totally hate myself for that. Sorry for the vent, i know i can trust ya'll. :)