Need suggestions on how to get back on track

 The most important factor for me is to stay out of denial.  I weigh myself every single day on a very accurate digital scale.   When I stop weighing, I start gaining.  I pay attention to what I eat and make sure that it is "pouch worthy".   I won't eat things that are not really good.  

One of my favorite meals is the chocolate brownie Questbar.  I usually have one for breakfast or lunch.  I had gone back to Coke Zero and could not control my eating at all when I was drinking that.  I keep a case of water in the car and a Brita pitcher at home.  I am always sipping cold, great-tasting water. No more coffee, tea or sweetened drinks, just lots of water.  I think caffiene makes us hungry as well as nervous.

I eat what I please and the discomfort from too much food in my pouch keeps me in line.  I do track on thedailyplate.com.  I exercise almost everyday.  I know that any weight loss surgery can be out-eaten.  I also stay on the forums and check them several times a day.  Staying aware and out of denial is where I had to start and have to stay.

Believe that you're worth the effort and just do it. Your son would want you to.

Laura

Oh, my heart goes out to you re: your son, and the your subsequent weight struggle. Loss does make us regress and seek comfort from old ways. I'm glad you've been getting some help through counseling.

I also suggest the BOTT group here, and also just getting back to the basics of protein first, measuring and weighing your food, exercising, and vitamins. One day at a time.

You can and will do what you need to do!

 (((((((((((Hugs)))))))))) ... I am so sorry to hear about your son... 

One of the best ways I found to get back on track (and this can apply to any activity in life) is to make a list of all the things that were/are working for me The POSITIVES .... then make another list of the things changed or that I started doing differently are are not producing the same outcome as my first positive list ... I then start taking away one or two items each day off the negative list and tackle them and turn them into a positive or cast them away ... an example applying this to food choices ... if you added gravies/sauces/sugar/additional fats ... start taking one item away or reducing the consumption of it each day .... an example of exercise ... if you stopped exercising or cut down on exercising start again slowly and add increments of 10 - 15 - 30 minutes and build up endurance ... there are exercises that can be done at home that are fun even for those who are mobility impaired ... I would love to provide you some links if you like...

Take it easy on yourself ... one.day.at a time my beautiful sista .... Sending positive energy, good thoughts and well wishes your way....

Oh sweetie what a horrible time for you. I have not had anything like that just health problems and have let myself gain. I like you are ready to get on track again. God bless you and give you the strength to get back on track.So sorry for your loss.

 Hi Lucy,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss...there are no words. If carbs are an issue this is what I use for a week or two to get back on track.

As others have mention come join us Back On Track Together

I have a great photo of a kick in the butt too, so let me know if you need me to post that as well. 
 

*No alcohol

*No artificial sweetener

*Only water, tea, and coffee.  You can have low fat creamer. You can flavor water with lemon.

*Veggies include: broccoli, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini and yellow squash.

Breakfast Picks:

-1/2  cup egg beaters with 1 cup veggies

- ½ cup skim milk/1 cup ice/ ½ cup berries mixed into a smoothie (berries can be strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or mixed)

-½ cup oatmeal, 1tbs slivered almonds/1 banana

Snacks (2 a day)

-1 cup lowfat yogurt

-14 almonds

-2 rice cakes with 1tbs of peanut butter

-1 piece of turkey rolled in lettuce with mustard

-string cheese (low fat)

Lunch

-2 cups lettuce/ 4 oz of lean meat/ 1 cup of veggies tossed with vinaigrette

-whole wheat wrap with lettuce, mustard, and 4 oz of lean meat

Dinner

-6 oz of any lean meat 

You can use salmon, beef, pork, or chicken as long as it is lean.
You have to have protein and the veggies

-2 cups of steamed veggies

Good Luck!