I screwed up BIG TIME! ... how can I get back on track?

I've gotten off track with my way of eating. Slowly found myself going back to the old way of eating. Of course I can't even eat the same amount, but I have found myself grazing on everything NOT good to eat. I know I have been overwhelmed by things going on in my life. Life goes on and that can't be my reason (nor excuse). HELP ME PLEASE!

Start now and do it right.  Even if you are only taking it one hour at a time it will be worth it, just like someone trying to quit smoking or drinking, for me I feel like the emotional component is like addiction.  Distract your self with an activity that requires your attention and 2 hands, exercise, knitting, video games or just read through these messages to remind you of what you really want.  Looking at before and after pictures helps me.

I suggest you track your food. Everything that goes into your mouth must be written down. I have done this and it's amazing how disciplined I've become. It keeps me accountable. I also set goals with time limits; such as getting below 200 pounds by August 31st. I did it! Take lots of pictures of yourself. Drink tons of water.
Good luck!

I think if you start posting your food on this site (tools - nutrition tracker) or another like sparkpeople before you eat it then you can see what your calories and carbs are before you eat them.  Try to get back to 70 or so grams of protein, 40 grams or less of carbs.  That will limit the garbage that you are eating.

Have a hard boiled egg or string cheese for snack between meals.  Protein drink works well for breakfast for me with some of my vitamins.  

Are you exercising?  Some people go back to liquids and progrss through the food phases to get back on track.  

Ewwww, thanks! I think this is my best bet right now.

My hunger came back right after I passed my 3mth post-op.  So I had to make some adjustments because I slowed down my progress with bad decisions.  I am still very restricted.

-I stepped up my exercise.

-I spoke to my therapist about it so that I could better understand it.

-I increased my variety. ( my therapist concluded that I was rebelling against being overly restrictive. She didn't say cheat- but to add variety of the good stuff.  Don't spend a whole week eating tuna!... duh.  My way of dealing with increased stress at work was to get very strict and repetitive.)

-I brought in more balance to my life- more fun and interaction with friends and family (obviously, just the people who are good for me).

-I eat more.  With the new hunger (but not all of the time- and it's not really bad), I also can eat more.  So I consciously chose to eat a little more protein with my meals. Maybe only half of an ounce more.  I also keep one dark chocolate covered almond candy with me. I rarely eat it (only  2 last week).  I used it to distract me when the hunger came back while I was driving home from the office. The itensity of the chocolate actually makes me not want anything for a while- and nuts kill my appetite.  Each one is 45 calories.  I have cheese sticks and raw almonds in my office refrigerator. 

So, the bottom line is get back on program.  Keep more good protein options with you for when you get hungry.  And figure out why you slipped- not to make excuses- but to make adjustments.
It took me a little less than 2 weeks to re-adjust.  It's better to stay on top of things. Figure out what works for you- grazing isn't working.

when im 'empty' and graze-y i stuff my mug with straight up meat. i know ill get full quicker, on less food, less calories, and the fullness with last.

though sometimes we all have snacks we probably shouldnt, i try not to make it a habit. just on occasion.