starting bad habits

[teamskinny_keea 70]

I have also been struggling- I just confessed on the confession thread a few days ago- it actually has helped me! I realized something had triggered my regression. It was a multitude of very emotional things over the month of June. I didn't realize that I wasn't handling things well and everything wasn't bad stuff.... I have decided to forgive myself first- and take one day at a time! Today try to avoid the junk food' date=' make sure you get your Protein and Water in! Just focus on one day- I am on my second day of trying to just avoid the junk food and I am happy that I did it yesterday! Stay in touch! We need each other![/quote']

Me too im on my 2nd day too but im at work so this is the true test

[mahow 27]

How are you doing today? I made it for another day... And I just exercised!

[teamskinny_keea 70]

Hey i did somewhat ok i woke up late but o havent had no junk food in 3days its hard i didnt feel good yesterday

[mahow 27]

Hey i did somewhat ok i woke up late but o havent had no junk food in 3days its hard i didnt feel good yesterday

No junk food is great! Remember one day at a time!

[teamskinny_keea 70]

Yes it so hard now if i can get my workout and eat right

[Kami63 215]

I'm glad I found this thread. I realized that I am an addict. Not drugs or cigarettes but food, something that one cannot abstain from. My work environment is hell for a food addict. They bring Cookies and candies and cakes and that's not including the pot lucks. I am stalling and realized I started eating things I wasn't before. I'm going to make a choice now to beat this demon. I am going to the grocery store and only going to buy meat and vegetables and a little fruit, nuts and low fat dairy for Snacks. I can and WILL do this. So you are not alone....

[teamskinny_keea 70]

Its so hard then i get tired of eating the samething!!! what does yall meals consist of do yall just eat 3meals and 2 Snacks

[Kami63 215]

Yes I do 3 meals 2 Snacks. And lots of water! My problem was the snacking increased . I had more time to snack because my back injury limited my exercise plan. To be honest, I also got kind of depressed that I was in pain too. I've got to work on that emotional eating thing.

My meal plan tomorrow will be something like this: 2 hard boiled egg whites only and half Protein shake for Breakfast, half an apple or some carrots with low cal ranch for mid morning snack. Homemade 4oz turkey chili with reduced fat sour cream for lunch, mini babybel light cheese and about 6 almonds for snack , 2 to 3 oz chicken breast with about 2 oz of green Beans for dinner.

I mix it all up and do different but similar meals every day. When I stick to the pan and can exercise, the weight comes off with no problems....

[teamskinny_keea 70]

I still be hungry after my 3 meals and two Snacks i eat either 4 ounces of chicken or some kind of meat and vegetables... so you only eat two ounces of vegetables with meat

[mahow 27]

I still be hungry after my 3 meals and two Snacks i eat either 4 ounces of chicken or some kind of meat and vegetables... so you only eat two ounces of vegetables with meat

I think the amount you consume depends on how far out you are from surgery. I personally feel you must remove the triggers to get some kind of control. If you are truly hungry feed your body some type of protein- I have tried drinking skim milk and waiting to see if that helps. 3 meals is what my NUT told me to aim for- since grazing will lead to weight gain. As you can tell that hasn't been what I've done lately! On a good day a Protein shake made with milk for breakfast- lunch about 2oz chicken breast chopped up in lettuce Tomato carrots, with regular salad dressing- dinner 3oz pork chop with green Beans and about 1/4c of mashed pot. If hungry in between some Greek yogurt! I think I feel hungry when I am truly just thirsty... I have read that if you have all of your Protein in for the day and you still feel hungry, drinking something will help. Be prepared have high protein food in your house. So when you go for something it will satisfy you longer. The sugar craving are getting better for me with each day I avoid them!

[mahow 27]

I'm glad I found this thread. I realized that I am an addict. Not drugs or cigarettes but food' date=' something that one cannot abstain from. My work environment is hell for a food addict. They bring Cookies and candies and cakes and that's not including the pot lucks. I am stalling and realized I started eating things I wasn't before. I'm going to make a choice now to beat this demon. I am going to the grocery store and only going to buy meat and vegetables and a little fruit, nuts and low fat dairy for Snacks. I can and WILL do this. So you are not alone....[/quote']

Hi, how far out from surgery are you? Addictions are terrible however they can be overcome! We can do this together! If I fail today that doesn't mean I will fail tomorrow! I am trying hard to take it one day at a time! I will not be a slave to food!

[teamskinny_keea 70]

Im im almost 7most

[Sweet Pee 349]

I still be hungry after my 3 meals and two Snacks i eat either 4 ounces of chicken or some kind of meat and vegetables... so you only eat two ounces of vegetables with meat

Congratulations on making it a few days. Lately with the cooler weather coming, I forget to drink Water. The thirst and hunger mechanisms feel the same. I have to watch myself, because when I think I am hungry, I am really thirsty.

[Kami63 215]

Hi, how far out from surgery are you? Addictions are terrible however they can be overcome! We can do this together! If I fail today that doesn't mean I will fail tomorrow! I am trying hard to take it one day at a time! I will not be a slave to food!

Hi, I am about 4 months out. I know I can beat this. Lets do take this one day at a time and gain control. Thanks for your support!

[Kami63 215]

I still be hungry after my 3 meals and two Snacks i eat either 4 ounces of chicken or some kind of meat and vegetables... so you only eat two ounces of vegetables with meat

I can eat more tan the two ounces but I try not to because I can feel overly full. I feel like I am stretching my poor little pouch so I'm going back to measuring. Also I drink a full 8 oz of Water 30 min before I eat. That helps with my Portion Control. Good luck Hun!