"Back to the Basics", Thanks Tink!

Courtney has posted about this, and Naomi the other day.  So, I thought I would describe my own very similar situation now. At the end of  summer of hiking, kayaking and canoeing I weighed 148-150.  The fist week of August I began my EMT-B class--2 nights/week, 5 hours/night (2 hrs commuting).  Getting the right foods became  a problem.  Avoding the wrong foods became a problem.  Getting in hiking AND dog grooming after school AND EMt class became a huge problem. My clothes had gotten gradually snugger and the smallest I cannot wear in comfort now.  I vowed to go back to my old regimen as soon as class was over.  Then it was as soon as the holidays were over. Last week I was 168.  I posted to a topic of Naomi's and Nat answered me back.  I am now determined and back on the bariatric diet:  I had always gotten in the protein, but carbs (like Combos) were my downfall, plus reduced exercise. The new me:  I hiked:  Sat--10 miles, Sun--5 miles, Mon--2 miles, Yest--4+ miles, today--3/4 mile so far with more planned for after work.  I have eaten high protein ,very low carb for 3 days now.  The double whammy has given me -4 pounds of joy!! As Nat says, folks, go back to the basics.  Do what you know how to do.  Thin DOES feel better than food tastes!! I will post more often about my progress in hopes it will kick someone else like me into high gear. hugs, Lois

Lois thats wonderful,glad to see you back on the right track..IM trying to head there..I took my first step by re-adding my protein..so far it's ok..just noticing I have had a headache for 2 days following this add. Because I am limited on my activites I did take a stroll around walmart and the mall yesterday..Hey at least I was out of the house and my jammies..lmao Best of luck to you..

Danke, Naomi.  Never give up the ship! L

Good for you Lois, none od us are perfect sweetie  we all fall off and we all get up and dust off and try again, and its so nice to be able to come here and sya so without getting  slammed about it. Glad to here things are on the track again for you!!! Keep up the great work and keep us posted hope to see ya soon....

The fine lines are re-appearing on my face.  verything is working out right.  I thought I was going to have more difficulty kicking carbs to the curb than I am having--must be that 18 months of practice! Thank you Melinda, L

Thanks for jumping on board with the rest of us.  Going back to protein supplements is something I am definitely thinking I need to do in order to help with my snacking issues.  Sounds like you are doing pretty well so far with going back to the basics.  Keep it up lady.

You are so welcome ..  I know you are going to do awesome in getting back on track ...  It takes someone who WANTS it to reach back to day one and go for it ..  Congrats Lois on taking those first steps ..  I cannot wait to hear your progress !!  Many hugs .. and much love !  Nat