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Topic: RE: Just joined and could really use some support!!!
So sorry that you are going through all that you are going through right now. Life sure knows how to throw us curve balls and keeps on throwing them. We cannot control all that, but what we can control is what and how much we put in our mouths. Sounds to me as if you may be emotionally eating. My first suggestion would be to determine if this is so. If it is then you need to find an outlet, besides food to turn to in these times of stress.
Start back at the basics:
*Protein first. 80-100g/day. Protein shakes again if you are having trouble getting in protein through foods.
*No drinking 30 minutes before and after meals.
*Lower your daily carb intake. I would suggest following the adkins or the south beach diet for awhile.
*Start logging your foods. They have a tracker here on the OH site.
*Take your supplements daily.
* Seek professional help, whether its consulting your surgeon or consulting a counselor.
* daily exercise. Walk Away the Pounds workout DVD's are awesome and have 15minute workouts.
I am a year out and just coming out of a 4 month stall. 2 of those months I went back into some of my pre-surgery nasty eating habits and not exercising. 2 of those I tried to get a grip and get back on track. I thought I was doing pretty good. Still didnt lose weight. I joined Weigh****chers and am loving it. I lost 12 pounds in a month. I do not feel deprived. I am getting in my fruits and veggies (unfortunately I am having to drink protein shakes due to this). I go to the meetings as a way for me to be accountable to someone face-to-face.
Be kind to yourself. You are not a failure. You can get the weight back off, but you have to put the work into it.
Hope to see you around here more.
Hugs
Fran
Start back at the basics:
*Protein first. 80-100g/day. Protein shakes again if you are having trouble getting in protein through foods.
*No drinking 30 minutes before and after meals.
*Lower your daily carb intake. I would suggest following the adkins or the south beach diet for awhile.
*Start logging your foods. They have a tracker here on the OH site.
*Take your supplements daily.
* Seek professional help, whether its consulting your surgeon or consulting a counselor.
* daily exercise. Walk Away the Pounds workout DVD's are awesome and have 15minute workouts.
I am a year out and just coming out of a 4 month stall. 2 of those months I went back into some of my pre-surgery nasty eating habits and not exercising. 2 of those I tried to get a grip and get back on track. I thought I was doing pretty good. Still didnt lose weight. I joined Weigh****chers and am loving it. I lost 12 pounds in a month. I do not feel deprived. I am getting in my fruits and veggies (unfortunately I am having to drink protein shakes due to this). I go to the meetings as a way for me to be accountable to someone face-to-face.
Be kind to yourself. You are not a failure. You can get the weight back off, but you have to put the work into it.
Hope to see you around here more.
Hugs
Fran
Topic: Just joined and could really use some support!!!
Hello everyone! Sorry to barge in..I saw this group listed and thought hmm this might be helpful. A little bit about me:
My name is Kristen and I am 36, had the RNY 7/2009 and initially was successful in losing 65lbs but then started gaining it back and now am only 20 lbs lighter than my surgery day!!!! UGH! I feel like such a failure on this! I know people mess up and gain weight back, hit plateaus etc but I haven't lost weight since 2 months post op! I am in a bad spiral here. I have made some positive steps though. I joined a nearby gym(Big Sky) and like it alot. I only go 2 times a week for an hour long ZUMBA fitness class. I want to lose the fat first then work on the muscles. I hate machines! I work out then drink a protein shake from their bar.
I also started adding more fruit such as a banana each morning at work or today I had a little bowl of cantaloupe. I drink 1 and sometimes 2 cups of coffee and try to drink it with either fat free or sugar free creamer. BUT..I am still a major food addict!
Right now I am going through a very stressful time in my life and am trying to balance everything. This is making me want to eat even more! So I thought this might help, support wise. I am about to make a huge life change and move with my son to Boston(about 2 hrs away as I live in CT) this summer when he is finished with school(he is in 2nd grade). My father passed in 2010 and we are trying to have his house foreclosed on and they are trying to get money i don't have from me. I just broke up with my bf as I realized I wasn't ready to move on with him. I just was told I have an ovarian cyst but it is no big deal though I am not comfortable. I go to school take 2 online courses which are very demanding. I am a single mom and work full time. And...one more thing..I am struggling to get along with my sons father so that when we move they can attempt to form a relationship. UGHHHHHHHH! OK so enough to bore you..I really need some help! Thanks for reading this long post!
Kristen
My name is Kristen and I am 36, had the RNY 7/2009 and initially was successful in losing 65lbs but then started gaining it back and now am only 20 lbs lighter than my surgery day!!!! UGH! I feel like such a failure on this! I know people mess up and gain weight back, hit plateaus etc but I haven't lost weight since 2 months post op! I am in a bad spiral here. I have made some positive steps though. I joined a nearby gym(Big Sky) and like it alot. I only go 2 times a week for an hour long ZUMBA fitness class. I want to lose the fat first then work on the muscles. I hate machines! I work out then drink a protein shake from their bar.
I also started adding more fruit such as a banana each morning at work or today I had a little bowl of cantaloupe. I drink 1 and sometimes 2 cups of coffee and try to drink it with either fat free or sugar free creamer. BUT..I am still a major food addict!
Right now I am going through a very stressful time in my life and am trying to balance everything. This is making me want to eat even more! So I thought this might help, support wise. I am about to make a huge life change and move with my son to Boston(about 2 hrs away as I live in CT) this summer when he is finished with school(he is in 2nd grade). My father passed in 2010 and we are trying to have his house foreclosed on and they are trying to get money i don't have from me. I just broke up with my bf as I realized I wasn't ready to move on with him. I just was told I have an ovarian cyst but it is no big deal though I am not comfortable. I go to school take 2 online courses which are very demanding. I am a single mom and work full time. And...one more thing..I am struggling to get along with my sons father so that when we move they can attempt to form a relationship. UGHHHHHHHH! OK so enough to bore you..I really need some help! Thanks for reading this long post!
Kristen
Topic: Muscle Milk & Picture Comparison
Wanted to report in and also tell ya this is some great stuff...I have the Light version of it and it is sugar free as well. Has 15g of protein...I have the choc. (and there's NO milk in it)
Well the weight loss it going good...I'm happy. Had to add a notch to my belt, but i cant add anymore so i guess its off to the store soon.
Just wondering have you had surgery? How are you doing with your journey?
I'm down 195lbs and have 107 more to go. Ill be glad to do a comparison picture so you all can see.
Doug
Well the weight loss it going good...I'm happy. Had to add a notch to my belt, but i cant add anymore so i guess its off to the store soon.
Just wondering have you had surgery? How are you doing with your journey?
I'm down 195lbs and have 107 more to go. Ill be glad to do a comparison picture so you all can see.
Doug
Topic: RE: exercise challenge??
Hi Fran,
I am in less pain today. Still must be very careful and not turn from my waist because it cause some very bad pain. It is acute much of the time. but not all the time.
My friend will be here at 7:30 to walk with me.
Hugs, Mag
I am in less pain today. Still must be very careful and not turn from my waist because it cause some very bad pain. It is acute much of the time. but not all the time.
My friend will be here at 7:30 to walk with me.
Hugs, Mag
Topic: RE: Monday Evening Chats are great
dang it i knew i forgot something...i wanted to meet you guys and ladies in there but it slipped my mind...Maybe when Mag is my friend she can remond me...hehe
Topic: RE: Hmmm,,,I guess I'm a newbie
thanks for the welcome to the BB group...And thank you Mag and Kathy...
Mag I resent a friend request and the reason I dont exsist is my profile is private...but once your my friend then you can see it...cool huh!!
Mag I resent a friend request and the reason I dont exsist is my profile is private...but once your my friend then you can see it...cool huh!!
Topic: RE: Hmmm,,,I guess I'm a newbie
Welcome to the group Doug, you have really worked your tool. Looking forward to reading more posts from you. Yayyyy wls. Congrats!!!!!
Topic: RE: Monday Evening Chats are great
Thanks for the post Mag, I slept in prep for work. Loved visiting last eve before i needed to head in. Hugs
Topic: RE: Considering Lap Band
awww thanx. Im not knocking the 100 pound weight loss, because i would never had done it on my own without the surgery. I just see other people having lost more and I have weak moments. I am sorta glad that it is slower.. maybe my skin will have more time to bounce back... LOL.. which i doubt by looking at my panni...
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