Torrianne0206

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Hello all,

I am new to this site, today is actually my first day here. I was referred by another member.

I had my V.G.S. surgery on 2/9/15. I dropped 60 lbs on my own prior to the surgery. I stepped on the scale today only to discover that I have gained 8 lbs. I am 186.6. I am under an enormous amount of stress right now, working, being a full time student and ending a new relationship. I eat when I experience overly strong emotions. It doesn't matter what the emotion is if it is too intense I eat. I've been an emotional eater since age 6 and have tried everything under the sun to control the behavior up to an including wearing and popping a rubber band, NOTHING seems to help.

I did so well at the beginning of my journey I followed the program to the letter and things went very well and the weight dropped easily. Now, I have been stuck at 183 for almost 3 months, I then began school and life happened.  I chew gum so much I look like I have a cud. I am very frustrated with myself and my lack-luster performance handling my stress. I have been told I am being "too hard" on myself. This from someone who doesn't know this struggle with weight we all experience. I was so hyper-vigilant about what I put into my mouth at one point. I was succeeding and I was happier than I had been in over a decade. Now, I am failing at this and need support. I cannot find an active support group that meets in my area. My surgeon's office holds meetings however; between my job and school I have no time to attend (it is literally the other end of the city).

I am bored with my current list of stand-by recipes and am not sure where to go to find flavorful, low-calorie, low or no-carb meals that are simple to make ahead (preferably) that can be frozen, thawed/reheated with little to no muss or fuss. I am in school 3 days per week 15 hrs and I work a job. I do not have a lot of time to slave over a stove nightly to make a meal and to be honest now that I can chew my food (again) I really have no desire to return to "drinking" my meals. I love to cook and am willing to try ALMOST anything. I do not eat pork nor okra other than that I am willing to give it a try. 

PLEASE HELP!