Peacefullyhealthy1

Hi everyone, Hope that the holidays are joyous. I need some help getting back on track. I had gastric sleeve in 2015 and lost over 100 pounds. I started excercising, was doing really well until this year. I ended up having some serious joint pain issues and started on prednisone. That med worked wonders for reducing the inflammation in my joints BUT it made me feel as hungry as a pregnant cow....and I craved sweets. I ate. This coupled with getting married and now going through a divorce...has has me stress eating. My lowest weight was 168 and now I am at 205. I started at 300. I refuse to gain anymore weight back. This has been the HARDEST time in my life to loose this extra weight. Anyone over 4 years out have any tips for when hunger returns? After year four from getting sleeved my hunger just all of a sudden returned. And then the medication didn't help. Also going through the marital stress was another factor. I've REcommitted myself to getting back on track. I even went to the weight loss doctor for help with food cravings. Y'all tell me what works for you and help me with your tips. Thanks

Greetings everyone. Thanks so much for your support (feedback and useful suggestions). It's good to learn what has worked for others. I've started using the tip about making protein bars and protein shakes my comfort foods. Actually mixing a 30gram protein shake 3 carbs and 160 calories with black coffee and ice now. Telling myself it's a great treat!!! I also like the idea of going back to what worked in the beginning. Being slack or taking a break monitoring how I'm feeling and what I am eating hasn't been good. But I will change that by monitoring much more closely..sticking with protein first then veggies. I got one of those coolers and our oranges, waters and protein shakes in it so I have it with me in the car...gives me no excuse to make a healthy food choice. Thanks for all the suggestions. I definitely appreciate your input. I see that this is something we got to stay vigilant about. Health is wealth. I'm getting back on track.