Bad Eating And Gaining Weight Back:(

[Angelmom 30]

Something I love to do is walk outside. I take that time to relax, enjoy nature, and pray. We walk 1-3 times per day, one mile or so at a time.

[katrina81 16]

I forgot to mention that I would graze all day not eating a full meal because I always had this problem.

[katrina81 16]

Something I love to do is walk outside. I take that time to relax' date=' enjoy nature, and pray. We walk 1-3 times per day, one mile or so at a time.[/quote']

Yes I need to pray a lot more and relax outside I'm always in doors now.

[Angelmom 30]

Go back to journaling. Three meals, two snacks...or eating 5 times per day. Sometimes when I did that, I'd wait a few minutes during an eating period and if I was still hungry, I'd eat more and count both things in the same eating slot. Either way...if you count your calories and mark the Protein down, as well as sugar and fiber...you'll be facing yourself and be better able to make good choices. Stick to 1000 calories. You can do it!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Hi Katrina. Firstly, if you're not doing it already, start logging your food on Myfitnesspal. You can friend me on there (username butterthebean) and others here will friend you as well. Nothing will help keep you honest like having everyone look at your food diary everyday. Secondly, what's your plan for exercise tomorrow? You need one if you don't already have one. If you're not comfortable on your treadmill at the moment because of its weight limit, get outside and walk. It's beautiful here outside right now (Houston), hopefully you're getting some good weather where you are.

And lastly, stop grazing. Don't eat anything for at least 3 hours after your previous meal. Get back to your Protein shakes. If cravings start to overtake you between meals, do 50 situps or jumping jacks instead. I promise you after that you will not be thinking about food. You need something to take your mind off of food. Exercise is excellent for this.

All you need is a little bit of progress in the right direction to light your fire and motivate you again. Good luck.

[susanfaye 162]

I forgot to mention that I would graze all day not eating a full meal because I always had this problem.

Stop grazing! My dr did tell me that is a sure way to sabotage yourself. Create a meal plan and stick to it! When you feel the urge to graze, grab your Water bottle! You can do it! When you get to goal you will look back and be amazed at your progress!

[katrina81 16]

Hi Katrina. Firstly' date=' if you're not doing it already, start logging your food on Myfitnesspal. You can friend me on there (username butterthebean) and others here will friend you as well. Nothing will help keep you honest like having everyone look at your food diary everyday. Secondly, what's your plan for exercise tomorrow? You need one if you don't already have one. If you're not comfortable on your treadmill at the moment because of its weight limit, get outside and walk. It's beautiful here outside right now (Houston), hopefully you're getting some good weather where you are.

And lastly, stop grazing. Don't eat anything for at least 3 hours after your previous meal. Get back to your Protein shakes. If cravings start to overtake you between meals, do 50 situps or jumping jacks instead. I promise you after that you will not be thinking about food. You need something to take your mind off of food. Exercise is excellent for this.

All you need is a little bit of progress in the right direction to light your fire and motivate you again. Good luck.[/quote']

Awesome I will add you I plan on getting on the treadmill in the morning on low speed. Walking outside always hurt my knees.

[Dominique Frost 0]

Well it sound to be that you know what you need to do. When in dobut go back to the basics, Start from liquids and work your way back up to solid foods. Do your Protein , take your Vitamins, start over.

[Cookeeeeez 269]

Crap, butterthebean who am I on myfitnesspal?! I'm such a ditz!!! Anyway add me too, I'm pre sleeve and had a fairly good day yesterday except for obvious bad sugar hits!!! I need to fill that with fruit and nuts more but I'm learning and trying to figure out exactly what my body is asking for sometimes... I'm a fairly active person but usually don't log every bit of cise I do unless it's over 30 mins... But you should get a pedometer and try to get your 1000 steps in, find a pool with an indoor section (I know you guys are going into winter there)... I reckon exercise helps keep you motivated to eat healthier coz you don't wanna eat crap you just exercised off!!!

And also, easy thing really, either start shopping online or make a list and STICK 2 IT!!! Don't buy it anymore- not for your family or you! I bought chocolate ice cream bars for hubby and have had half the box! When I'm sleeved that will be a slider and obviously just something I cannot have near me anymore!

Important no# 1 thing: LEARN from this get confident again by realising you are not a loser! We all get you and we're certainly not losers you have to figure out what makes this hard for you and eliminate it! Everything in moderation works for some and maybe for you, but if there is something you feel is really sabotaging your success keep this in your mind and never go near it again, swap it, say "ice cream f'd me up! If I ever want that again I will replace it with hazelnut sorbet or yoghurt or a piece of carob" or whatever!

Oh and Protein you need, yes, but I always end up eating less on the days I have a Protein shake! Ima go have one now!

Peace and good luck, get back on that tired old horse again and again and again! That's the best we can do

Oh and just told by hubby I'm blevarre on myfitnesspal

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Crap' date=' butterthebean who am I on myfitnesspal?! ......

Oh and just told by hubby I'm blevarre on myfitnesspal [/quote']

I'm glad he knew who you were. I was gonna have to look it up.

[ready4change77 88]

Thanks everyone for your support I had a typo I gain 9 lbs . I have been under a lot of stress lately' date=' I don't have any support outside vertical sleeve group I am happy to have you'll in my life! Yes! I can eat anything my sleeve is made of steel I guess ha ha but I don't eat a lot I do feel restriction I have gotten sick maybe twice due to over eating sometimes I take one to many bites. Once I lost my gym membership 3 weeks ago do to income problems I gave up on my health I was loving me 3 weeks ago! I don't have anyone to team up with on weight loss here I feel all alone. Tomorrow will be a brand new day I will start over with a liquid diet and exercise! My husband got me a treadmill today from craiglist but the weight capacity is required 250lbs or less and I'm 336 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I tried it out anyway it works but I feel the belt stops a few times. I will keep you all posted is there anyone on here would like to be wls buddies I have fb and web cam let me know thanks everyone![/quote']

Hello, I just finished reading your story & you know what you are not a loser or failure - I'm only a few days pre-op & there are minutes here & there that I still ask myself did I do the right thing & then I think to myself - I wanted to be healthy & be around for my daughter... We are all here to help each other & we all know we will have these moments but as long as you wake up tomorrow & get back on track then that's what counts... Be glad you have a sleeve of steel - lol - but you have to take control - what I found is very helpful is I downloaded 'my fitness pal' app on my iPhone & even though I'm just on liquids & yogurt ' etc it really helps - I will forever use it... Be encouraged not discourages... Everyone is here to help, I am so glad for this forum... Hope you have been encouraged...

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[katrina81 16]

Hello' date=' I just finished reading your story & you know what you are not a loser or failure - I'm only a few days pre-op & there are minutes here & there that I still ask myself did I do the right thing & then I think to myself - I wanted to be healthy & be around for my daughter... We are all here to help each other & we all know we will have these moments but as long as you wake up tomorrow & get back on track then that's what counts... Be glad you have a sleeve of steel - lol - but you have to take control - what I found is very helpful is I downloaded 'my fitness pal' app on my iPhone & even though I'm just on liquids & yogurt ' etc it really helps - I will forever use it... Be encouraged not discourages... Everyone is here to help, I am so glad for this forum... Hope you have been encouraged...

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Thank You so much! Yes I am back on track and feeling good again inside and out. I am back to losing butterthebean bean helps me out a lot I try to keep up with him on fitness pal lol everyone encouragement has help me out a lot. I'm in the 3 teens working harder to be in the 200's by October 19th my surgeon will be very proud of me because I started at 370 pre op took me to 366 after surgery 344 today 316 so I am trying and stay focused! Thanks again have a blessed day hun!

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

Come meet us on MyFitnessPal, we tend to keep one another in check. My name is dznygrl70 on MFP.

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