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Ok, not starting this thread to have a "pity party" or anything like that but I couldn't find the type of threads I was looking for so here it is, I'm starting one. I have "fallen off the wagon" in terms of letting sugar creep back into my diet. I have been stalled for a month and a half and I know it's my own doing. I didn't mean to let old habits creep back in but they sure have a way of doing so! I didn't expect it to be easy and the problem started with me justifying eating something "bad" because I could only eat such a little amount that it wouldn't matter...right?! WRONG! I should have known better. The self-confidence that I was exuding the first few months left-the-building during this stall and my "fat girl" mentality is trying to creep back in...didn't realize how much of a mind-game this could all be!

Also, running out of ideas for healthy Snacks as I find myself in a rut with the same types of items. I also find that I have citrus "cravings" a lot. That's where I got myself into trouble with buying popsicles :unsure: ...epic fail I know! Also, living with someone that's not the greatest support system and who could live on fast food isn't exactly making it any easier. Need a to up the ante in the will-power department for sure.

Anyways, just wondering if anyone else has fallen off-course and what you did to reel yourself back in and get back on track.

Thanks all!!

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The best thing is to remember tomorrow is a new day. It happens but you can put yourself right back on track. Start drinking more water/ crystal light etc and try and keep yourself full. Try try again. :)

Also I love sugar free popsicles, eat them a lot :)

You will start losing again. I'm in a stall right now too and boy does it suck. It takes all the fun out of this weight loss journey but it will start dropping again. Slow and steady wins the race :)

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I battle making the right decisions every day. I let myself get too hungry and then end up reaching for anything, like I did today. One bite of something too sweet turns my stomach, but I do fight the battle with carbs!!! Someone posted a pic a few days ago of an entire family size bag of Doritos crushed and fit in this little measuring cup. Unbelievable. It's been 3 months for me and I've lost 50 lbs, but have a long way to go. Hang in there. Think about everything you've sacrificed to be healthy!!! Don't beat yourself up, just get back on the wagon! :)

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sugar free popsicles actually taste a little better, IMO. That's any easy fix to this easy problem.

I have a fat girl picture of me on the fridge. It's a nice reminder of how far I've come when the idiot cycles start (been there, done that).

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Start tomorrow as a new day. There's probably a sugar free version of your favorite Snacks. Buy some for those weak moments and don't let a bad day stretch into a bad week or bad month.

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sugar free popsicles actually taste a little better, IMO. That's any easy fix to this easy problem.

I have a fat girl picture of me on the fridge. It's a nice reminder of how far I've come when the idiot cycles start (been there, done that).

Oooh! I've been meaning to put a "fat pic" on the fridge---great reminder!!

Thanks everyone else for the encouragement. I talked to someone who told me it takes about 30 days to get something completely out of your system...so I will likely struggle with the sugar "cravings" but I do need to refocus on the goal and stay strong! Going back to a pre-op type diet might not be a bad idea for a while...I was thinking of adding my Protein shakes back in during the day as well. sugar-free popsicles are a good idea as well. I try to stay away from things with Aspartame (just personal preference) but I'm sure I can find something with an alternative. What about making my own by freezing a no-sugar added juice? Just a thought...

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You shouldnt struggle too much if you get the sf popcicles made with splenda,2 carbs each,10 cals.I have 3 of those every night as my treat.

And start now.Why wait for tomorrow?What we eat is a momentary choice,just to be made for this meal or this snack, over and over.You dont have to worry about the next one now.Stock up with healthy things.Dont make impulsive choices though.take 10 minutes to think it through and say NO to yourself when you need to. do that like we have to say no to other people and our kids sometimes.

Dont feel deprived.When we realize it is our own choice,we dont seem to mind it so much.90 persent being very good is what you aim for and not succeeding all the time just gives us the chance to make a better choice next time.Dont do the all or nothing thinking thing and knock yourself too hard for the failures that are human,that makes us fall off the wagon as we think we cant fix this with ease.

And a little treat every now and then have never made anyone fat.Its also normal.

I think at about 5 months out most of us have to learn the lessons you are learning now and its a good thing too.It prepare us for a controlled future as normal people.

Good luck with climbing back on the wagon.

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Man, getting back on track is hard! Once you get that sugar back into your system it causes the "cravings" ...doesn't seem to matter if they're legit physical cravings or if it's a mental thing it still makes it tough! Is there anyone else out there that has gotten way off track with going back to bad eating habits? I am feeling really down about it and feeling like I'm alone in having made all these bad choices. Need to go peruse the recipe section and get some new food ideas as well!

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When I have to "reset" I do 3 days of Protein only.Nothing else.Chcken,tuna,white fish,salmon and steak.Breakfast Snacks dinner.

First day is hard.By the third day I am ok and then I start adding healthy bits and bops of veggies,string cheese ect until I have a good menu going again.

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O,and I get off track all the time.We go away for weekends and stay in hotels or with friends all the time.I cannot ever not eat carbs when we are away.Still dont eat any sugar though.Would rather eat pizza than sugar as sugar is like a black hole,it triggers eating,mindless never ending eating.

But then I reset quickly when I am back.

Remember,you are learning what is working for you.Keep searching for your normal.Foods you can enjoy that is good for you.Try again!

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I love the sugar free Fudgesicles and the sugar free Jello pudding in the cup. I also bake high Fiber sugar free Cookies and make Protein, sugar free ice cream. You won't miss the sugar. Actually, eating full sugar things make me feel sluggish and leave a sickening taste in my mouth.

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Thanks for this thread. I too need to be reminded of what to do to get back on track and away from sugar. I need to remember why I had surgery on the first place.

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I'm reviving this thread because I fell off the wagon this past weekend while on vacation. I ate too many carbs and fried foods (although less than I used to eat by far) and I know I was making bad decisions. It's definitely a learning process and a large adjustment, which I'm still working at. Now I need to get back on track and start losing again.

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Ah yes the time of year we all go on vacation and get yanked out of our comfort zone of the sleeved life... Just got back a week ago and it's taken me all this time to get my head back on straight.. I had to make sure to move the stuff out of the house that might be a temptation because my carb cravings were out if control for days and I could not be trusted!

It's nice to let loose and have fun but its also nice to exert some control again.

Good luck to you :)

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