Much needed help from my September Sleevers

[2ndchanceadict 33]

Had my surgery 9.25.13. I am down 40lbs from my surgery date. I know I have and overeating disorder that I just can't get a handle on. Drug addicts go to rehab and stay away from drugs. We can't stay away from eating, especially when stressed. I was hoping to at lest be down 80lbs by now. I go to therapy for my issues. My therapist suggested I come back here to get support and to realize I am not the only one. Is anyone else having problems?

[Texas girl 13 0]

yes, I was sleeved in Sept too and am only down 53lbs. Wishing I was down much more. Anyone have any suggestions?

[2ndchanceadict 33]

I am trying to cut out bread. At lunch I ask for the ingredients of a sandwich in a container. Muffins though are hard. It helps that my bf only likes salads for the most part

[jeepermom 14]

ETA - I apologize, I am a year slow apparently...I meant to be checking out the September 2012 board...however, my post below could still be helpful!

I had lost over 80 pounds and have gained back almost 40 of that. I weighed this morning and weighed 260.6. OMG. Over 260. For some reason it didn't bother me as much when I was back into the 250s...

I am in the process of reading a book called Crave - about binge eating. So far, it is really good and has some really good insight if you struggle with it like I do. The part I am on right now talks about journaling what you eat, why you feel you eat it (are you truly hungry, or bored, or avoiding something - I eat to avoid work and emotions). I use myfitnesspal and have been using the "today's food notes" on it to write down everything I am thinking about food - and the time.

I am also going back to the gym at lunch (today was day 1)...it stinks...I am waiting for the magic day that it no longer feels like a chore...I am so not there yet. LOL. Guess it will take more than one day and more than sporadic attendance.

And I also came back to this site...for more support. I have my support group tonight IRL but use all the support I have available to me.

I have a tendency to look at my weight loss journey as an all or nothing thing - that I should go from where I am right now, to perfect overnight...I have to remind myself it doesn't work that way. I am going to try to pick ONE thing to work on each week. This week - more Water...

Hope something out of my brain dump helps...and I hope it made sense LOL

Kelly

Edited July 14, 2014 by jeepermom