I fell of the wagon...

But I'm back! I have been making very poor food choices lately. Sugar free banana bread, any sugar free goodie that I can eat and not dump on. High fat proteins like fried chicken wings, or hamburgers loaded with bacon and cheese and mayo on low carb bread. No wonder I haven't lost any weight in 2 weeks! Today I decided I need to come back to this message board, because you ladies are my inspiration and will help me stay on track. I will post to Kay what I eat everyday, to hold myself accountable. I will STOP buying bad food, and make healthy choices. I will walk EVERY night, no more excuses. It's good to be back. Bridget

Well I hope you enjoyed it at least. I haven't dumped on anything yet but I have trained my brain to BELEIVE that a lot of things will make me dump. Take red meat for example, I know I'll be fine with it but I won't even try it. Start using www.fitday.com or www.sparkpeople.com. When you see in black and white what you have eaten and the amount of calories, fat, carbs, and protein you are more likely to make better choices. That works for me anyway. How have you been doing with exercise? (if Cara is reading this, she probably just rolled her eyes ) I treated myself to a teaspoon of peanut butter on a rice cake last night because I knew it was okay since I burned about 500 calories more than I consumed that day (in exercise alone). Dawn

I have been using fitday since the begining. I spoke to my nutritionist who works with my surgeon and her prediction is by 3 months I should weigh 273. I am 307 now, and there is NO WAY I am going to lose 34 pounds in 3 weeks. I feel like I've failed a test. I feel terrible! My husband is a couple pounds shy of the 100 pound lost goal. He had surgery the same day as I did. I'm very sad because I'm trying to be happy for him but I just feel bad for myself instead. I don't want this to be a competition, but I can't help feeling that way a little.

I'm assuming that DH started at a much higher weight then you. Just set small goals for yourself. Goals that could take a week, 2 weeks, or a month to reach. Nothing further than a month at a time though. When you reach your smaller goals you'll feel like you're taking bigger steps in the right direction. I try no to compare myself to other people's loss. Each person is different.

Not that you hate exercise, my repetition of speaking about it.

And please dont stop talking about it!! I need to get moving and you are my motivation!!!!

I know. It's just easier said than done lately. I feel like I've been PMSing for a whole month!

Bridget I'm happy you have decided to come back, admit your mistakes and take responsibility for your health. Keep in touch with us, we care about you and are willing to help you. Take Care Kay

Thanks Kay

Hi Bridget, I am glad you came back... it is so easy to get off track. Most of us have or will make some bad choices. The important thing is that we recognize our poor decisions and how they will effect our success. Then that we take the necessary steps to correct our behavior. My confession ... I baked cinnamon rolls for the family last night. I just had to taste that icing. The scary thing is that it is pure sugar and did not make me dump. Hang in there! Jen