Trying to get back on track!

Good Morning!

I had my surgery over 5 years ago and have really done well until recently - I went from 285 pounds to a low of 145 (I am 5'8" and really prefer to be between 150-155)... but lately - ugh... I find myself gaining weight again....Since I am now able to eat almost anything I am trying to rework my diet going back to the basics, but wondering if anyone else starting slowly gaining as they got older?  I keep hearing from friends as you get into middle age, expect a few pounds to creep on for no reason but I do not ever want to be overweight again.  I exercise almost every day and for the most part eat very healthy meals.

If you were in a similar situation and was able to get the weight back off I would really love to hear your stories!  Thanks.

Hi Claire,

You have taken the hardest step by saying enough is enough and wanting to get back on track.

Check out this group!

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/backontracktogether/discuss ion/

Thanks -- I will check it out!

I had RNY 4.5 years ago. If my weight creeps up 3 pounds, I cut back 300 calories a day and eliminate crappy carbs until they are gone. It works for me.

Do you track your food? When I need to cut back, I weigh and measure everything religiously until the weight is gone.

Laura - that is a great tip - I need to get better about tracking... it's one of those items I neglected as I got further out.

I'm 7.5 years out and regained about 15 lbs from my lowest weight.  I did expect some bounceback, for many before me encountered the same.  I'm not too panicked about it for that reason, but am more mindful.

Thanks Val...  Before surgery I would have been so happy with weighing what I do now but I just do not like the way my clothes fit and there is NO WAY I am going to buy bigger clothes!  I think that alone will motivate me to lose the 10 pounds!

My secret weapon is my scale.  I still weigh myself daily and am always aware of what I weigh.  If the scale goes up I eat less and exercise more.  I don't want to wake up one morning 20 pounds heavier.  That does not happen unless you quit weighing yourself. 

I am going to steal (okay borrow!) your secret weapon... thanks!

wow I see have have so much to do I have done a lot but I have a lot more to do Thanks for posting I need to see it can be done