ASBgirl

No need to beat yourself up .. you've got a plan, just get back on track knowing you have support and encouragement because none of us know when we might hit the same bump in the road.
Keep posting!

Good for you! Action verbs are in your sentences - you've identified your behaviors and you have a plan to do something about it.
You got this! I look forward to reading your updates in the weeks to come.

Well, gosh you sound exactly like I did at the beginning of 2013. I spent all of 2012 going UP on the scale instead of down. The final straw was the +8lbs that I gained from JUST Oct-Jan 1st. Let me tell you it was a definite eye-opener.
You are in the right frame of mind right now. You realize that by not paying attention you can easily gain extra weight. So from now on, you will be paying extra attention to your diet, exercise, Water habits, etc.
This is for LIFE! Not just a journey with an end that says GOAL...NOW GO PARTY. We all basically "get it" in our minds, but living it out is a little bit harder.
I'm 3+ years out and sometimes I still need a knock on the head to get me going. Hang in there...you are in the right place!

Well I weighted and it is as bad as I thought it would be. Gained 10 pounds since I last weighted in October. Gained 20 from my lowest weight. Am now 25 -30 from goal. I have pretty much partied all Holiday season with no effort what so ever!! I am SOOOOO pissed at myself but I learned many lessons:
1. I HAVE to weigh at least once a week. Maybe I would have caught this sooner if I had
2. This will take attention and diligence the rest of my life. I can’t just pretend I am a normal person when it comes to food cause I am not.
3. Sugar/carbs have to be rareish treats not every day indulgences.
4. I need support from my fellow sleeve brothers and sisters. I need to get on Bariatric pal daily.
5. Exercise is necessary not only for my weight loss but also for my mental well being. I am a stress eater and the exercise helps with the stress.
I restarted a ticker and set some new goals for myself. Joined the Valentines Day challenge and set that goal at 10 pounds.
Really trying hard right now not to beat myself up but it is so hard!

Last year I gained so much weight, this year I stayed accountable (scale and MFP) and it was much better. Even with lots of treats... I kept it in the ballpark most of the time because this time I was watching the intake more closely. Welcome back girls! I know you can do it! I am within my 3 pound bounce range goal... hope to take that goal down another 5 slowly .

Well I weighted and it is as bad as I thought it would be. Gained 10 pounds since I last weighted in October. Gained 20 from my lowest weight. Am now 25 -30 from goal. I have pretty much partied all Holiday season with no effort what so ever!! I am SOOOOO pissed at myself but I learned many lessons:
1. I HAVE to weigh at least once a week. Maybe I would have caught this sooner if I had
2. This will take attention and diligence the rest of my life. I can’t just pretend I am a normal person when it comes to food cause I am not.
3. Sugar/carbs have to be rareish treats not every day indulgences.
4. I need support from my fellow sleeve brothers and sisters. I need to get on Bariatric pal daily.
5. Exercise is necessary not only for my weight loss but also for my mental well being. I am a stress eater and the exercise helps with the stress.
I restarted a ticker and set some new goals for myself. Joined the Valentines Day challenge and set that goal at 10 pounds.
Really trying hard right now not to beat myself up but it is so hard!

Start Weight=190
Valentines Day Goal Weight= 180
Never thought I would type 190 again UGHHH!!!
Pre Surgery Weight 284

Good morning and happy start of a new challenge!
Current weight- 210.8
Goal weight- 199.9 just want to hit ONEderland!!
:-)

I am in! It has been a long long time since I have been on this forum and after the Holiday eating I have done I need the support!!!

After the first couple of days it gets easier. The longer you stick with it, the better the results.

Breakfast- EAS carb control shake
Snack- 4 oz greek yogurt
Lunch- 1/2 Cup Shelly's Ricotta Bake
Dinner-About 2 oz Turkey breast,1/8 cup Green Beans, 1 T. Mashed Potatoes
Snack- Pure Protein Bar
Not enough Water today. Will keep working on that till I go to bed.