I Definately Need To Get Back To Basics! Warning- Long--- But A Good Probing Question At The End For Everyone!

[fern 195]

I was sleeved a year ago last feb. (so about 16 months ago). I stayed with the program of lower carbs/ higher Protein until I hit goal ( about 6-8 months after surgery). During that time, I took up running. Once I hit goal and started upping my distance, I found I needed to also up my carbs to make sure I had the energy to make the distance. I am so proud to say that I have run 2 half marathons this year! But I am sad to say that I have injured my IT band ( a piece of sinew that runs from your hip to your knee and your muscles attach to them). I went for my first long run since the injury today and my injury is still there as bold as ever!!

Anyways, in looking at what I have done to myself ( my leg), I have also realized what I have allowed myself to do. I rationalized that because I was burning it all off, it was okay to eat the crap food that got me fat! Now granted, I have not gained anything back in the 8-10 months since I hit my goal. For that I am proud. I am not proud however, at what I have allowed myself to eat ( as I sit here with a bag of cornchips- which btw- sliiiiiiddddeee right on down with absolutely no resriction). I have not been stupid enough to touch slurpees and pop ( which is/was the absolute center of my addiction)

Truth be told, I truly don't think I'll ever be fat again. Now that I am small ( and still seem to be getting smaller), I ENJOY a good bike ride/ run/ hike/gym routine. It doesn't mean I'm not absolutely petrified of gaining every ounce of it back!!!

I need to take I big ol' look at myself and my routine and start making those healthy choices again. I did so well with logging my food so starting tomorrow, I'll be starting again. I figure if I lay it all out there in front of people who have been where I am, it will help make me accountable for my actions- which was my core reason to have the surgery.

To make me accountable to ME!!

Why did YOU have your surgery???

( and no answers of " to lose weight" because we all know there's more to it!!!