How Do You Fight Your Old Ways & Habits?

[Darksides 0]

Hi , am on my 8 month post op. 7 months of great feelings great loss and lots of energy. Went from 390 pounds to 256 But then things stalled and now I can eat much more, specially Pasta and rice. And am always hungry. I feel like am lost again and need to see the right path once more.

Any tips on how to refocus and fight those Bad eating habits again?

Am seriously frustrated and going off track

[PEvette 297]

Well IMO, you should stay away from any high carbs while you are losing weight....carbs do not fill you up, which means you will empty faster, and desire to eat again....stick to protien and veggies....and dont forget your Water....

The best way to get rid of old bad habits is to replace them with good healthy habits...quote from my therapist...she suggest making a list of non-food related things you enjoy doing....and when you start thinking about your old habits, pull out that list to find something good to d...

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

It's gonna take willpower. There is a process called "The 5 Day Pouch Test" that has prove to be a great tool for people that have derailed their train.

You gotta dig down inside and decide, " I've had enough!!" like any other addiction, this is not gonna happen till you make up your mind & make it happen.

[notime 340]

I have often suggested carrying around a picture of you at or near your highest weight. When you get tempted, bring out the picture and look at it.

[Darksides 0]

Thank you pev and OT. I do eat meat but the second I hit a stall I change to carbs and it actually moves my weight loss again. Shocks the system I guess but the portions now are really scaring me. It's soo easy to eat in one sit.

And loved the self change advice. You both are 100% right . Thanks again . Need to be stronger

[PEvette 297]

Thank you pev and OT. I do eat meat but the second I hit a stall I change to carbs and it actually moves my weight loss again. Shocks the system I guess but the portions now are really scaring me. It's soo easy to eat in one sit.

And loved the self change advice. You both are 100% right . Thanks again . Need to be stronger

Now let me explain what I meant about staying away from high carbs....some carbs are good for you...like oatmeal and whole wheat items....those are complex carbs which means that they break down slower in the body than simple carbs like white rice and egg noodes and stuff...

My doctor recommends Kashii products because some are high in protien and complex carbs...I especially like a cup of the Kashii Go Lean Crunch with flax seed with a 1/2 c of light soy milk....that'll keep me full for atleast 3 hours...

One thing I have learned so far in this journey is that when it comes to my eating I must plan plan plan....be intentional about what you put into your body....mindless eating is no longer allowed...

[Darksides 0]

Now let me explain what I meant about staying away from high carbs....some carbs are good for you...like oatmeal and whole wheat items....those are complex carbs which means that they break down slower in the body than simple carbs like white rice and egg noodes and stuff...

My doctor recommends Kashii products because some are high in protien and complex carbs...I especially like a cup of the Kashii Go Lean Crunch with flax seed with a 1/2 c of light soy milk....that'll keep me full for atleast 3 hours...

One thing I have learned so far in this journey is that when it comes to my eating I must plan plan plan....be intentional about what you put into your body....mindless eating is no longer allowed...

Exactly , thanks for the tips