Question:
i am 8 months out and lost 103 lbs, but haven't lost anything in the last 4 weeks, i

am craving carbs like crazy, and am afraid i am slipping into bad habits again. Any advice would be appreciated.    — heythere (posted on September 4, 2009)

September 4, 2009
103 pounds @ 8 months is AMAZING! If you are craving carbs that badly, then have a few. Just know when to stop. If you fall off the wagon tonight...then climb right back on tomorrow. As for falling back into old habits, how about taking a walk down memory lane. Get out your old photos and take a close look. Remember how you felt...both physically, and on the inside. You've done so well. You HAVE to be proud of yourself. Hang in there. These cravings will pass. Also, if you think you need to...there is certainly no shame in contacting the psychologist who did your evaluation for some support and advice regarding this matter. Don't be ashamed and don't put it off. Your health is at stake here. Hang on! This too shall pass!
   — PaulaJ

September 4, 2009
Your body is saying whoa gotta catch up here. You will notice inches being lost here. Watch the tape measure, you will still be shrinking to the loss. Congratulations! Your going great! Make sure you are getting enough nourishment and calories this will slow you too!
   — lesleigh07

September 5, 2009
I am at 10 months and have lost 112 lbs. and feel your pain!! I have the same craving and gave in and over 2 days ate a bag of low salt chips. Craving gone and am ready to be good again. Feel bad I slipped but glad that I feel different now. Don't know if this will work for you but it did for me. Hope this helps, as I now remember why I did this and hope it won't come again for a long while. Sheri
   — sheri139

September 5, 2009
Man-O-Man you sound just like me! It has got to be a head thing with me! Once I got under 200, I 'felt' like eating all the time. Once I lost 100+ pounds, I 'felt' like eating all the time!!!!!! I truly feel it is my 'head' wanting to 'think' I'm cool or something! That is what used to happen to me when I would diet before. I would lose 20 or 30 and 'think' I could eat this or that! But being a food addict I cannot begin with one bite and stop! So I am constantly asking for prayer and I am constantly aware of this issue with me. Don't know if that is the case with you, but when I review my behavior I KNOW in my KNOWER that I have been the one goofing off! I needed this today, writing this reply has helped me today, this moment! I am, too, struggling and MUST get back on track. I know what to do, I just have to do it!!! Love to you and have a blessed day!
   — jjack

September 5, 2009
Oh, and Michele, congratulations! I know you must feel like a new person already!
   — jjack

September 5, 2009
I am also 8 months post RNY. I had my surgery Jan 8, 2009. I have lost about 110-115 lbs. It seems like two weeks out of every month (must be when I am pmsing) I crave bad foods and carbs. But after my period I end up losing more weight. I have hit a couple of plateaus on my journey. They have lasted anywhere from a couple of weeks to a month and a half. I would like to lose another 40 lbs to put me at 135. I am not sure if that is a realistic goal. I would honestly be happy at 150.
   — Lyndsay30

September 5, 2009
One of the things you can do when you are craving carbs is to make yourself a protein shake, or eat a FEW salted nuts. (I like sweets rather than salty.) Then if you still want something, eat something small that you have to unwrap individually, like one of the carmel calcium chews, or in some cases, ONE dark chocolate Hershey's kiss. (9 is a serving, so one isn't too bad). At Christmas last year, my husband bought me a regular bag of the dark choc. kisses. I didn't finish the bag until the end of April...it lasted through New Years, Valentines, and Easter...and it kept me from feeling deprived. Know that you aren't alone in your temptations. Also know that you CAN continue to do this. Congratulations on your huge success so far!
   — jtoothman

September 8, 2009
I am right there with you. I am 15 pounds from goal of 138 and am a size 6 (never thought I would get here!!!) And I am so proud of myself. That being said, my weight loss has slowed to a crawl. My doctor says that as far as he is concerned I have reached my goal and that probably when I have my body lift (Christmas time I hope) I will lose the other 15 pounds or close to it. I started training for a Century Bike Ride (100 miles) last week and noticed that I lost 2 pounds this week. So my suggestion is exercise and drink all your water and then some. It seems to be helping. I was at 155 for about 3 weeks and today I was at 152.4, don't know if this helps but hang in there, we can reach our goals. Since I am training my surgeon suggested bumping up my carbs a tiny bit, so I am eating more fruit and a tiny bit of dark chocolate, boy does the extra fruit make me gassy I hope that goes away soon. Take care and know that there are a bunch of us in the same boat cheering you on. Cathy
   — brindledanes