Need some advice on how to get back on track...

It's not necessarily easy to do, I know.  But it's simple.  There's no big fancy tricky secret.  If it was easy, well, none of us would have needed surgery in the first place, I bet.

But you just have to do it.  Figure out what's getting in the way and try to remove the barriers.  Like, for me, there are certain foods I need to not have in the house, because if they are here, I eat them.  Way too much of them.

Sometimes just making a plan helps.  Just being real clear about what we intend to do.  Like, instead of saying, today I'm going to snack less, I would say today I am going to eat three small snacks - yogurt in the morning, fruit in the afternoon, popcorn and cheese before bed.

that is a great plan Kelly. I will do that. I will pack my stuff and only eat those things I have out. NO more picking from the break room snacks. I won't take money either.

I'm 5 years out, and maintaining.  IT IS HARD.  But I know one thing- every single day I CHOOSE what I eat and IF I get off my butt and exercise.  Many days I do not want to run or go to the gym, but I do it, and guess what?  I NEVER regret it once I'm done.

We possess the power to succeed-and to fail.  Either way, it is our choice to own.  Stop talking about it, AND DO IT.  You are absolutely capable. And you DESERVE it.  Make you a priority. And come here for support.  I still come her often after all these years.

Best wishes.

Thanks Kim. I just printed what you said- and am putting it on my desk :) so I can see it clearly! "We possess the power to succeed-and to fail.  Either way, it is our choice to own.  Stop talking about it, AND DO IT.  You are absolutely capable. And you DESERVE it.  Make you a priority". Thanks for the kind and supportive words.

Hi, i'm 4.5 yrs po. Rny, Nov 2009. I lost 150 lbs at my lowest. In 2012-2013 i regained 15 lbs. I started using my fitness pal app in Aug 2013. In 2 mos I lost all of my weight gain & have kept it off. I still use my fitness pal daily. I also was doing zumba & gym 6 days a week. It can be done, just get back on track!

Thanks. That helps a lot. I plan on kicking it in gear... Tracking my food and movement! I can do this ;) food will not control me!! 

I am only 18 months out and figuring out this whole maintenance thing.  Eating the whole danged day?  I get it.  That is my struggle some days as well.  Something that has helped me a little bit is the minute I am done eating my scheduled meal or snack I get up and set the timer for 45 minutes.  I never eat with meals and wait 45 minutes to drink.  By setting the timer for when I can drink I have a good motivation to not keep snacking because then I would have to restart the timer which I don't want to do.  It really makes a difference for me.  It might not motivate other people but it works for me.  usually be the time the timer goes off I am involved in other things and out of the kitchen and then it is easier to say no to snacking. 

That is a great idea Louise. I never thought of that. I have slacked in waiting to drink something AFTER my meals also. That could be a big issue with me too. I am going to try that today. That might help me a lot because I found myself drinking with or shortly after my meals recently- and that could be why I am hungry more often...it acts as a funnel- which is not good...

Thanks to everyone who gave great advice and support. All these things I am going to put in motion. I will be back down very soon. I am just glad I asked for input to motivate me. You all are awesome.