RE: Weight Gain

The "food" demons have returned!!   I've been very naughty!!   I've not followed the rules and like I usually do with any diet is I found a way for the diet to "fail" me.  It's this internal destructive process that I've subconsciously developed.  Hey!  Maybe I should write a book at how to fail at every weight loss gimic out there?!   Okay so back to the topic.  I've gained weight.  The scale tells me so and my clothes tell me so.    I don't have the energy that I did last year~~  bottom line is that I want that back.   You the WLS GRADS of OH are those that I'm making this confession to.  My surgeon has moved and quite frankly I don't think that I could face him with what I've done without attempting to fix this.  I need to do this for me.   anywho Thanks for the rant I'm with you all  Penny

I'm with you there! I haven't gained but I did graze all day yesterday and found what my problem was...I didn't drink enough. And the reason I didn't drink enough? Because each time my brain said "thirsty" my inner self heard "hungry" and I ate instead.  So today, (it's a new day!) I actually wrote down what I ate and when; what I drank and when. I even included my vitamins in the list and the time...Maybe I'll just do it today but we'll see how I end up at the end of the day on the accountability thread...It's all about wrapping my tight little fist around that control again.. Good luck to you in your journey..

I knew I'd get some good adivise by coming to this site again.  The water is a problem for me and I don't know why? I'll kick it up a notch and start journalling.   I figure I had better start with small goals before going for the 5dpt.  Restrictions somehow bring out the carb devils.  I'll take it slow. Thank you for your support!!!!!!! PennyB

Well admitting a problem is the first step to correcting it. I am sure you know what you need to do. Going back to basics is really the best way. Why don't you join  us on the accountability thread and journal your food intake to see where you can improve some.

Don't think of this as a "diet", that is a problem we all have I think. We need to consider this a new way of eating for life. Not a diet. We have all failed at diets but can succeed if we use our tool properly and follow the pouch rules, at least most of the time.

YOU CAN DO IT!

Sher

Thank you Sher!! I started the thread today. I'm going for very small obtainable goals right now.  Drinking my water, getting enough sleep, journaling, portions  --  which will hopefully equal weightloss. Thanx again PennyB

Penny, I have also experienced weight gain and it scared me to death!  There aren't many directions to turn when this happens.  The truth is -GO BACK TO BASICS!!!  You remember what it was like in the beginning-you knew exactly how much you could hold and what you needed (not wanted) to eat for health. Remember, this is a tool to help you lose weight and it will always work for you, now you just have to work a little harder.  I have lost the 15lbs that I gained so it is possible. Clean all that junk out of your house, car, work, wherever; start journaling again, drink LOTS of water, get your protein in first and chew chew chew.  Good luck!

Melanie 

Thank you Melanie!! The chips are in the garbage.  I eat them --  they make me feel like crap -- but I liked the taste--  so I eat them.  Viscous cycle huh?! I want to succeed like you did!! Thank you  Penny B

Hi Penny, I have put on about 12 lbs and I am totaly freaking out.  My problem is I cannot seem to get away from all the stories about failure, etc.  I am somehow drawn to them and that gives me a reason to fail.  I don't get it.  I was doing so well for 5 years.  This year has been a downer.  I am going to follow Melanie's advice and go back to basics.  I have started exercising more, just need to cut out the carbs and crap!  Good luck to you and know you aren't alone. Hugs!

I'm with you Heather--Let's shoot for success!! I just threw out the last of the chips!! Thanx for the support PennyB

I can relate - I gained 25 pounds over the last 2 year with a combination of not doing what I was supposed to in addition to many life stresses (job eliminated, mil cancer, etc)  Even though we are told about the emotional aspects of WLS, unless you learn to deal with emotional issues - especially if you are an emotional eater - you tend to fall back into old habits. I went to my pcp and found i was depressed - ended up on anti depressents and for the first time in a long time - i don't feel the need to stuff my face and eat all day - I'm reading about emotional eating to get a better handle on it and have gone back to basics - taking all my vitamins, eating 3 x a day - protein first and drinking 64+ oz of water. I walk 30 - 45 minutes a day too - since 5/29 I've been able to take off 6 lbs. Others have had success with the 5 day diet. You can do it - just take it one day at at time. :)