Slowly falling off the wagon !!

Hey all Its been sometime since I have been on the site which could be part of my trouble. I am slowly falling off the wagon. I recently have been under a lot of stress . I also work in EMS and have  frequented more drive thru's than cooking. I know some of my bad habits to change. but I wondered if  anyone may have some advice to help get me back on track. I have gained about 15 pds back and I will not let this beat me again.  

I havent really falling off the wagon ..but i just dont want to eat

and when i do eat its the wrong things..I havent gain any weight back

i will b 1 yr. out this month and have lost 75 pounds

sometime i feel like im headed down that road

Start using a food tracking program and go back to the basics. Protein first,.at least eight glass of water, but not for thirty minutes after you eat. Exercise. Vitamins. Review "the rules." Get back in the mindset.

You can do it. And sooner than later would be best.

How is your blood work ??  I recently read that low levels will cause carb cravings ! I have been trying to do better with my vitamins and it seems to help a little.

Had Blood work done on 10-8-12

Total Cholesterol ..149

Calcium ...9.8

Ferritin..171

Vitamin B12...899

 

Oh, the lure of the quick and easy drive-thru!  It is a bad baaad friend; don't let it drag you into it's greasy depths.

Best thing that keeps from the drive-thru: planning.  If I have a planned meal, I can keep focused on it, direct my foodie-thoughts toward it.  If I let my mind ask that dangerous question "what do I WANT to eat?" then I'm in T-R-O-U-B-L-E!!! 

Best of luck to you.  Do what you need to do; take care of you.

Hey,

Try packing a cooler with lunch and appropriate snacks.  I sometimes think about the amount of time I need to be on the treadmill to accommodate the fast food.

Dawn

If you have to do the drive-thru make smart choices.  DON"T GET THE FRIES! Get the chili from Wendy's or a burger without the bun, but whatever you do don't have soda and all the other crap that don't have an ounce of protein.  Get away from carbs, they are bad news.  Get the pinto refried beans from Taco Bell, they'll help stave off your cravings.

Stress is my challenge too.  I have to really focus because I notice now I don't give myself time to eat and wait until the end of the day.  So those are the days where I make it more important to squeeze in my meals throughout the day.

Plan, shop, and stock.  You'll think twice about grabbing something when you know you have it in your fridge ready to go at home.

Good luck!

If you must do drive thrus, maybe have them do the burger protien style, wrapped in lettuce, and instead of fries, a salad. No soda, or of its a must, diet. But you shouldn't be eating and drinking anyways.