Really feeling fragmented, mentally.

Hey Rebecca, Thanks for your suggestions. I do this stuff you mentioned and it definitely helps. In fact, I just finished a loaf of bread that I bought 6 months ago! It has been in my freezer. My problem is not with bread, rice or potatoes. I eat very little if at all of these. But, I do eat popcorn. Which you can eat a lot more than you should, even with weight loss surgery. I've taken to buying the mini bags to control my portions. I am hoping that if I do get down to 199 that I can see the plastic surgeon and get this belly removed, if nothing else and that it will make a difference! Of course, I have no idea at this point how I will pay for it, but, I can dream! Lori

Hi Sandra, I have to admit I've been afraid to try this as I worry about my energy level. When I ate like this getting ready for my surgery, I felt so out of energy, headachy and *****y. But, maybe I would take it better now. Thanks for posting it for me. Let me know if you try it. Hugs, Lori

Lori, first of all, you have done an amazing job and you look wonderful! You have worked real hard to get where you are and you have really inspired me to keep at it and keep working out. I am extremely proud of you!!!! As for the plateau, I'm right there with you. My weight is still all over the place - yet still not really going anywhere. I've been bouncing between 168 and the 178 since late-May. I got down to 164 a couple of weeks ago, then got my period and it shot up 10 pounds within a week and I haven't seen 164 since. Case in point, I weighed myself first thing yesterday morning and I was 174 - weighted myself first thing this morning and I was 170. I lost 4 pounds in 24 hours? I don't think so. I changed up the food... again. Changed up the exercise routine...again. Restarted my food journal and making sure I'm not eating more than 1500 calories daily. But still nothing. So, as far as I'm concerned, I'm on a bona-fide plateau since I have not seen any steady weight loss in two months. My surgeon told me to expect a plateau, but I didn't think it would happen to me. Why do we always think that way? Anyway, yes, the honeymoon is over. But that does not mean that we're done losing - it just won't be quite as easy as it was before. I would love to lose another 15 - 20 pounds before 2006 is over, but I don't know.... BTW - 1900 calories per day sounds right for your weight, height and goals. You exercise hardcore and your body requires more fuel than me for example who is shorter and weighs a bit less. I don't think you should be too much below 1900 calories because you don't want your body to hold onto to the excess weight.

My nutritionist told me the same thing. She actually thinks 1900 calories is not a bad place for me to be, given my exercise level. I am trying a few ideas I've learned from listening to "Ultrametabolism" on my iPod. We can do this. All of your support really helps!!!! Lori

I cant even tell you .. you are preaching to the choir over here! I started at about the same weight as you and am down to 229. I keep thinking great Im still goign to be fat after all of this.. I havent eaten sugar in like a year and still im going to be fat and unable to eat sugar.. lol i know this is lame but thats how i feel. I also think i did all of this and now everybody who talks to me just asks .. how much weight have you lost OMG you look so good and im all yah this could be the most weight ive ever lost i mean i would be TOTALLY happy if i stayed here but still i wouldnt... I think alot of the failure thinking is that we always have before .. i dont i guess im a clueless about my rambling as the next crazy person Good luck Steph