Reaching Out - Need Help
Hey julie.....
i am having the same issues.....I have pretty much been eating whatever i wanted and have gained some weight back. Struggling to get control back is difficult. Even when I determine to have an "in control" day i seem to mess it up somewhere along the way. It is very frustrating.
Just know you are not alone!
I have determined that starting tomorrow I am going to be back posting on the What are you Eating Doing Today thread. That helps keep me accountable. Wanna do it too? i will look for your post there tomorrow!!!! :)
We can do this!!!!!
i am having the same issues.....I have pretty much been eating whatever i wanted and have gained some weight back. Struggling to get control back is difficult. Even when I determine to have an "in control" day i seem to mess it up somewhere along the way. It is very frustrating.
Just know you are not alone!
I have determined that starting tomorrow I am going to be back posting on the What are you Eating Doing Today thread. That helps keep me accountable. Wanna do it too? i will look for your post there tomorrow!!!! :)
We can do this!!!!!
Karla 
- Stayin positive and moving forward!!!
Get back to basics. Start tracking your food intake. Are you drinking your water? Exercising regularly? Taking all of your supplements?
You've come back here and that's a good start. You know what you need to do to be successful.
Linda
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Hey Julie - I feel for you, girl.
you are living everyone's fear.
You can do this, though.
This is about your head, not your appetite, not your stomach.
This feels like it's happening to you.
So by following the others' suggestions, you are taking control of it again.
You are making it happen the right way, not allowing it to happen to you.
They talk about head hunger all the time. Do a bit of research on OH and check into some the blogs on head hunger. I found them helpful.
Also, I'm not sure if this will work for you, but try a counsellor, if you can afford one.
They tackle your choices and your compulsion in a similar way to the choices and compulsions of an addict.
I'm taking that route because I know that losing the weight originally was not the hardest part.
I'm not going to wish you luck, I'm going to wish you strength.
You can do this. You have the tools. And OH can offer so much help.
And partnering up is definitely a great way to go.
you are living everyone's fear.
You can do this, though.
This is about your head, not your appetite, not your stomach.
This feels like it's happening to you.
So by following the others' suggestions, you are taking control of it again.
You are making it happen the right way, not allowing it to happen to you.
They talk about head hunger all the time. Do a bit of research on OH and check into some the blogs on head hunger. I found them helpful.
Also, I'm not sure if this will work for you, but try a counsellor, if you can afford one.
They tackle your choices and your compulsion in a similar way to the choices and compulsions of an addict.
I'm taking that route because I know that losing the weight originally was not the hardest part.
I'm not going to wish you luck, I'm going to wish you strength.
You can do this. You have the tools. And OH can offer so much help.
And partnering up is definitely a great way to go.
ROSIESMILE
on 4/10/11 1:41 pm
on 4/10/11 1:41 pm
Hi Julie,
I bought a journal to track food and exercise at Chapters this weekend (I don't have a fancy phone with fancy apps for that..).
What I love about it is that there are columns for different nutritional content, so there is a column for protein. Also a place to check off each 8 oz of water intake.
I found it with the fitness section, where they have the yoga supplies.
I like how it is laid out and also colourful & durable.
It might be overwhelming to think: omg I have to stop doing this, stop that, get rid of this.. So perhaps changing the wording of your goals.
Instead of : I have to stop 'x' try saying to yourself: I will do....;
Perhaps a positive wording will less harsh.
Also, perhaps select 2-3 goals at a time.
This week:
I will be mindful of my liquids and monitor my water intake.
I will plan out my vitamins and take them all.
The following week you can add to your list of goals.
There are support groups in Ottawa; many of the folks have teamed up with exercise buddies through the friendships they've made. Perhaps that is an option.
ALso, there is a new support group for people 14months + out of surgery. This may be a good opportunity for you to attend. There will be a reminder shortly.
You gotta start somewhere, which you did by initating this post.
You will get some tips and tricks. Try a few at a time. Baby steps instead of the big picture.
I bought a journal to track food and exercise at Chapters this weekend (I don't have a fancy phone with fancy apps for that..).
What I love about it is that there are columns for different nutritional content, so there is a column for protein. Also a place to check off each 8 oz of water intake.
I found it with the fitness section, where they have the yoga supplies.
I like how it is laid out and also colourful & durable.
It might be overwhelming to think: omg I have to stop doing this, stop that, get rid of this.. So perhaps changing the wording of your goals.
Instead of : I have to stop 'x' try saying to yourself: I will do....;
Perhaps a positive wording will less harsh.
Also, perhaps select 2-3 goals at a time.
This week:
I will be mindful of my liquids and monitor my water intake.
I will plan out my vitamins and take them all.
The following week you can add to your list of goals.
There are support groups in Ottawa; many of the folks have teamed up with exercise buddies through the friendships they've made. Perhaps that is an option.
ALso, there is a new support group for people 14months + out of surgery. This may be a good opportunity for you to attend. There will be a reminder shortly.
You gotta start somewhere, which you did by initating this post.
You will get some tips and tricks. Try a few at a time. Baby steps instead of the big picture.
Hi Julie,
it's Joanne :-) I'm sad to hear you're going through a bit of a rough time/ But I have every confidence in the world that you will get back on track. This is just a bump in the road.
Just remember how you inspired me...how you gave me pep talks, and advice when I was so scared. You were and are my shining example! YOu can get back in control. You know you can my friend. Too bad we didn't work in the same area, we could team u p! Always nice to have a partner, for food tracking, exercise etc.
I have been stalled since Jan. I haven't lost a single lb.! what is that all about!
Keep checking in here, email me, talk talk talk....
big hugs!
Joanne
xo
it's Joanne :-) I'm sad to hear you're going through a bit of a rough time/ But I have every confidence in the world that you will get back on track. This is just a bump in the road.
Just remember how you inspired me...how you gave me pep talks, and advice when I was so scared. You were and are my shining example! YOu can get back in control. You know you can my friend. Too bad we didn't work in the same area, we could team u p! Always nice to have a partner, for food tracking, exercise etc.
I have been stalled since Jan. I haven't lost a single lb.! what is that all about!
Keep checking in here, email me, talk talk talk....
big hugs!
Joanne
xo
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