Holiday weight gain

Jan 06, 2011

O.k., so the holidays were tough.  I discovered that candy and cookies go down easily.  In fact, they go down easier than the right foods.  As of Jan. 3 I had gained a total of 12 pounds.  I have taken 3 off so far.  I've found it very hard to get back on the diet.  I do well for breakfast and lunch, but I lose it in the afternoon and evening.  My band had been too tight, so the last time I went for a fill I had .5 cc taken out.  I can now swallow my pills easier, but everything else goes down easier as well.  I think I might need to have about .25 cc put back in.  I have an appointment Wed. and I'll talk to the PA then.  I don't want to be throwing up and risking having my band slip, but I need as much restriction as I can get.  I am VERY addicted to carbs.  Today I had a shake at 8:00 a.m. and I was starving by 10:00.  Luckily I was working so I couldn't eat.  Before, when my band was too tight, I could go until 12:15 no problem.  I'm hoping adding a bit back will help.  I also need to find the will power I had at the beginning.  I have gone back to the pool to swim, but I have to work back up to 10 laps.  I did 7 last time, but I was pretty worn out.  It's amazing how a few pounds and several weeks off can get you so out of shape.  I need to keep telling myself that I can do this.  The first 50 dropped so easily.  The next 75 will be much harder.  I really wish my insurance would have approved me for the sleeve.

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