I have failed!
I have not lost any since February.
I can not seem to be filled or satisfied.
I snack on good multi-grains, fruits/veggies & proteins.
I drink 64+ oz of water a day.
Exercise is at a stand point, because of the pain (Orthopedic/OT has told me to hold off).
My anxiety/depression is up & down but I am seeing my doctor and have some medicine.
I just feel like a failure. I am going to the Nut next week too.
Just wanted to get that off my chest~
Thanks for listening~
Cheri
I can not seem to be filled or satisfied.
I snack on good multi-grains, fruits/veggies & proteins.
I drink 64+ oz of water a day.
Exercise is at a stand point, because of the pain (Orthopedic/OT has told me to hold off).
My anxiety/depression is up & down but I am seeing my doctor and have some medicine.
I just feel like a failure. I am going to the Nut next week too.
Just wanted to get that off my chest~
Thanks for listening~
Cheri
First of all, you have not failed. Living the RNY lifestyle is not an easy thing. There are lots of rules to follow and it's a huge adjustment, None of us is perfect, so don't expect that of yourself. And try not to get caught in that frame of mind because it may make it harder to keep doing your best to make good choices.
I'm wondering if the snacking can be an issue. Do you feel like you're snacking or grazing? What I mean is, are you going to grab lots of little snacks over the course of the day and eating them, or do you feel like you get a real sense of hunger and then sit down to a high protein, low carb snack?
Because if it's the first (grazing), then even good multi-grains and fruits can add up and undermine some of your other efforts, especially since you've had to stop exercising. So, I suggest you just try to get back to the basics of your plan. On my plan, that means three 1/2 cup meals per day. No snacking in between except in rare cir****tances (like you're really hungry or you went to the gym and need to replenish your energy). Specifically, my nutritionist suggested things like a few slices of deli meat or yogurt., preferably greek
Also, are you tracking your carbs and protein and calories/. Until I reached my goal, I tracked them using a program (spark people) that I had on my phone. It was really helpful in terms of letting me know exactly where I was and the things I had to do to stay on track.
Good luck.
I'm wondering if the snacking can be an issue. Do you feel like you're snacking or grazing? What I mean is, are you going to grab lots of little snacks over the course of the day and eating them, or do you feel like you get a real sense of hunger and then sit down to a high protein, low carb snack?
Because if it's the first (grazing), then even good multi-grains and fruits can add up and undermine some of your other efforts, especially since you've had to stop exercising. So, I suggest you just try to get back to the basics of your plan. On my plan, that means three 1/2 cup meals per day. No snacking in between except in rare cir****tances (like you're really hungry or you went to the gym and need to replenish your energy). Specifically, my nutritionist suggested things like a few slices of deli meat or yogurt., preferably greek
Also, are you tracking your carbs and protein and calories/. Until I reached my goal, I tracked them using a program (spark people) that I had on my phone. It was really helpful in terms of letting me know exactly where I was and the things I had to do to stay on track.
Good luck.

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Cheri - You recognize the issues you are having and you came to the right place for support.
I can't give you too much help because I just started this journey myself, but I did want to ask - are you still having protein shakes? Maybe that would help you feel more full.
It's great that you are going to the NUT next week. Are you going to see Meghan? She's great. You and I have the same surgeon.
How about support group? Will you be going to support group on the 13th?
Hang in there. You've lost 94 pounds! You're doing great!
I can't give you too much help because I just started this journey myself, but I did want to ask - are you still having protein shakes? Maybe that would help you feel more full.
It's great that you are going to the NUT next week. Are you going to see Meghan? She's great. You and I have the same surgeon.
How about support group? Will you be going to support group on the 13th?Hang in there. You've lost 94 pounds! You're doing great!
Hi Jenny!
After a year and a half of support groups; I became pissed!
All the meetings started to be the same and cycled again!
I am a bit of a grump right now...I would like to give them another chance.
I would like to come to another. When is the next one?
Yep, seeing Meghan! I started drinking my shakes again and
we will see what she has to say.
Thank you for your support~ hopefully we will meet soon!
Cheri
After a year and a half of support groups; I became pissed!
All the meetings started to be the same and cycled again!
I am a bit of a grump right now...I would like to give them another chance.
I would like to come to another. When is the next one?
Yep, seeing Meghan! I started drinking my shakes again and
we will see what she has to say.
Thank you for your support~ hopefully we will meet soon!
Cheri First off you are not a failure. You only fail when you give up. I don't see you giving up.
Second, you have maintained your weight for the last 3 months. For me that is a good thing. Losing weight is not nearly as hard as maintaining. You may not be where you want to be but you aren't gaining, either.
The only suggestion I have for you is to watch your carbs. I know you say you only eat whole grains but those can be a problem, too, for some of us, if those whole carbs are in things like crackers or bread. They offer little nutritionally and take up room that we could use for protein, which seems to be more satisfying.
I would cut out all processed carbs, even the whole grains. Stick with protein first, then some vegetables and then some fruit if you have room. I watch the starchy vegetables, too. I usually don't have anything like potatoes unless I go out and then I only have a bite or two.
I would increase the protein and water and if you have to have a snack make it a protein drink.
Try that for a week and see if that doesn't get your loss moving again.
Second, you have maintained your weight for the last 3 months. For me that is a good thing. Losing weight is not nearly as hard as maintaining. You may not be where you want to be but you aren't gaining, either.
The only suggestion I have for you is to watch your carbs. I know you say you only eat whole grains but those can be a problem, too, for some of us, if those whole carbs are in things like crackers or bread. They offer little nutritionally and take up room that we could use for protein, which seems to be more satisfying.
I would cut out all processed carbs, even the whole grains. Stick with protein first, then some vegetables and then some fruit if you have room. I watch the starchy vegetables, too. I usually don't have anything like potatoes unless I go out and then I only have a bite or two.
I would increase the protein and water and if you have to have a snack make it a protein drink.
Try that for a week and see if that doesn't get your loss moving again.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
I think you're in a bad place emotionally, and it's kind of a chicken vs. egg thing. You hit a long, hard stall, so you're not getting the "lift" of seeing the number on the scale drop. Not having that boost is making you look for your emotional gratification elsewhere, and as so many of us here, you turn to foods to placate/avoid the disappointment.
Here's something you can try: no white carbs at all, until the scale starts moving. No pasta, no potatoes, no bread, no sugar, no rice... you get the idea. Remember, this adjustment is not for life, it's a push to get things moving. Seeing some response in your weight to action you're taking can help you get back your sense of power, and that's worth the effort.
You can do this.
Here's something you can try: no white carbs at all, until the scale starts moving. No pasta, no potatoes, no bread, no sugar, no rice... you get the idea. Remember, this adjustment is not for life, it's a push to get things moving. Seeing some response in your weight to action you're taking can help you get back your sense of power, and that's worth the effort.
You can do this.







