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Lately I've been a mess. I was stuck for almost a month between 195-200 up down up down and have really been cranky angry and sad...but I don't know why. Im an emotional eater and can't/won't do that anymore but just don't like the person I've been. Anyone else feeling or going through anything similar?

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I think we are all more alike than different. Lose your scale and you will do much better. I only like my scale when it shows weight loss. In the past I could be in a perfectly fine mood, get on the scale, and become depressed immediately. Then those same old patterns and thinking begin to creep up.

Things like, if I'm not losing any weight then I might as well eat what I want. I spent all of these hours working out this week and didn't lose any weight.....no point in doing it. Any of that sound familiar?

Stop weighing yourself and use clothing a size smaller as a measure of progress instead. You can do this. You've gone through too much to turn back. Pick yourself up and keep pushing!

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Lately I've been a mess. I was stuck for almost a month between 195-200 up down up down and have really been cranky angry and sad...but I don't know why. Im an emotional eater and can't/won't do that anymore but just don't like the person I've been. Anyone else feeling or going through anything similar?

Sometimes weighting urself isn't the best thing to do..... Sometimes u might lose inches and not pounds......... Our bodies are on a roller coaster, it needs time to adjust..... Try ur best that's all u can do............ And yes I can relate with my emotions being all over the place..I started to think maybe I was bipolar... The doctor said it's normal to feel different.. We are going through a lot....... Lately it seems like I can cry in a second....... For the emotional eating part.... Try a healthy snack u like maybe it will work..........

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Thanks so much. I just do not feel like me! This comforting myself with food thing that I never thought was mean is REAL! The kids going back to school have me a basket case. I hope you get to feeling better soon!

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Yep. That learning curve is really hard. I've read posts by others feeling the same way. Not fully realizing the dynamics of the relationship they have with food until after surgery. It will get better. Hang in there, go for a walk or window shop cute and tiny clothing on the internet. Focus on other things to get through this moment.

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