disappointed with self

[paulatoney 8]

I was sleeved on March 12 and I have lost 57 pounds since jan 2015. I know I should have lost more but I am eating the wrong foods and not counting my Protein. I've been very bad. I want to start back on track but food is my enemy. Any advice on how to get back on track and eat the right way?

[Gingerish 113]

From what I've read, I would start back in a Protein shake diet for a week or two and then go from there. Stay away from starchy and carb filled foods. Sugary drinks. You can do this, just remember why you had the surgery in the first place.

Also 57 lbs is great! Don't give up too easily.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Agreed with @Rocket. 57 pounds is great now dig in. Get back to basics and get rid of temptation that might be around. Log everything and measure to the ounce. You've got this!! Good luck!

[defibvt 348]

@@paulatoney several of my friends have hit some serious stalls and the frustration is understandable. First, I would have a chat with your doctor and Secondly, I would talk with your dietitian. The common thing that I've heard is, try going back on your pre-op diet and then slowly advance to your weekly diet plans of liquids, full liquids, pureed, soft foods. This longer process helps to reset your metabolism and weight loss. As others have said... stay away from the things you KNOW are bad from you! Good luck on your continued journey!

[Yaberhoo 358]

You can't expect to be perfect all the time. Acknowledge the slip up, learn from it, and start fresh. This is a tool. You still have to work out your inner demons to be successful. All of us have been using food as a crutch, which is how we got to this place, and now your crutch has been taken away. The demons remain and you have to find a new way to deal with them.

Take a deep breath, reflect on what you were feeling when you started reaching for poor food choices, resolve to make better decisions RIGHT NOW, and go for a walk or hit the gym today. Face those demons head on.

I agree with @@defibvt's advice to restart the preop diet and move forward again.

[paulatoney 8]

thank you guys for the encouragement. I'll start back on the Protein and follow this more closely with my journal.

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

@@paulatoney - just checking in. Sending good thoughts you are back on track. Remember - protien, Water, and no carbs....

this is still my mantra after 6 months

[2 juicey4u 26]

I was sleeved March 9, 2015 and my story sound exactly like yours! Omg first year lost 75 then got off track and gain 30!!! Well Feb 15th I got back on the wagon..I weigh my food, exercising, making sure I get my Protein in even if I have to drink 2 Protein Shakes a day, forcing the Water in, making better food choices....if I get a snack attack I grab a few grapes or sugar free no fat fudgescicle or popsicle..... We gotta get the mind right...I even bought a mini trampoline that I can use when I don't make it to the gym.....Also I refuse to beat myself up and waddle in self pity...I know what I need to do and if I want to achieve it I gotta fight for it....I have no time to waste on what I should have done or what I didn't do cause that useless for me now....my mind Is like Nike Just Do It!

[2 juicey4u 26]

Also I been logging something I didn't do before