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Lost 87lbs...have gained back 12. Really struggling to stay on track for some reason.

It's all bad eating no doubt. Clothes are starting to get tight!! Need help!

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Get back on the horse. Go back to what was working and stop with the stuff that has made you gain weight. We all slip up but being able to recognize it and fix the problem is priceless. You can do it you have done it before. Good luck!

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Get rid of the bad food. Get rid of it. Get rid of it. Get rid of it. You already know that if it is around, you will eat it. Find your will power, find all the determination that you have from within and refrain from ordering or purchasing foods you know you should not be eating. If you mess up and give in, then recognize your error and start again. I did not become a clean eater over night. It took a lot of "falling down" and "getting back up" before I got it right. I do have my cheats, but they are few and far between. To be honest, I rarely crave them. My body is so used to clean eating, that bad foods--more often than not--make me sick. When I do eat unclean, I limit myself and do not over indulge or consume large quantities, and I make up the extra calorie intake with a longer duration of exercise or I limit my food intake during another meal.

If you have not taken up a weekly exercise regimen, you should. Exercise should not be seen as a fix or something to do until you meet your goal; it should be viewed as a lifetime, ongoing activity to maintain a healthy way of living. To help motivate myself, I perceive exercising as a job. Most need a job to make a living. Exercise is same thing. We need to exercise to maintain our bodies and to live long, healthy lives. Perceive it as: I have to do it. I have no choice. Tired or not, it must be done. Start at doing anything that is accessible to you, interesting to you, or easiest for you. Start at YOUR pace and just GO. Do not worry about anyone else but yourself.

You CAN do this. You WILL do this. Just get up and go.

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I have found that doing a liquid day or 2 helps me reset. Get or make your favorite Protein shakes and have them and a lot of Water for a day, preferably 2. Then go back to basics- Protein first, chewing thoroughly etc.

There's other great tips in the posts above. Good Luck to you!

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I have found that doing a liquid day or 2 helps me reset. Get or make your favorite Protein shakes and have them and a lot of Water for a day, preferably 2. Then go back to basics- Protein first, chewing thoroughly etc.

There's other great tips in the posts above. Good Luck to you!

You seem to be doing great at 5 months post op, I will remember your tips myself.

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@@lifelongSolution Thanks. I don't know what it is but there are days it is easy and then days where it is really hard! At about 3 months out I had a rough patch and started doing a day of liquids once a week and that really helped. I wasn't as hungry and felt more in control. I don't do it all the time, just when I need it.

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@@lifelongSolution Thanks. I don't know what it is but there are days it is easy and then days where it is really hard! At about 3 months out I had a rough patch and started doing a day of liquids once a week and that really helped. I wasn't as hungry and felt more in control. I don't do it all the time, just when I need it.

I may have already mentioned that I am 6 days post - op but I had a lot of previous experience with forming new habits in order for this thing to be successful. I just felt determined not to let anything get in the way of results. Sometimes when I have some shake or drink I get a little crampy. I know its my new stomach processing so I usually back off. Slow and steady gets results and that is something I have to practice.

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I'm only 4 months out but I've read here and heard support group members say that they try to think of themselves as newbies again for a restart... they maybe do liquids for 3-5 days, then really concentrating on Protein and hydrating, adding in new foods they haven't maybe tried, etc. Get back to basics. Also, I wonder if switching up your exercise routine might help? Sometimes our bodies get used to the same workouts. Have you posted your concern on the Gastric Sleeve Veteran's forum too? They have all been around much longer there and may have more tips for you. Good luck and just remember how hard you worked to get where you are... I know you don't want to go backwards!

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