I posted awhile back about struggling.... I have some days where I do ok, but most days I do horribly! I haven't even made the vitamin change let alone the food and exercise changes! I feel like I have gone through this life changing surgery and I am still that impulsive lazy eater that can't get motivated and follow through! First it was a little valentine candy now it's a lot of Easter candy!!! The only good thing is I haven't gained any weight but haven't lost in awhile also. I have 13 pounds to lose to get to my doctors goal (my first goal) then I have 30 more for my final goal. I am feeling like such a failure:(

I know how u feel , I hv been the same way!

I hv gained 10 back and I was so close to my goal weight! :/

We all stumble sometimes. Pick yourself up and start over. Tomorrow is a new day and we have your back. You CAN do this! I would also have a rule no candy in the house for a while. My weakness is pizza. I asked everyone to not have any in the house for a while. Everyone kind of think it sucks but of course were willing to do it. If you know what your trigger to make bad choices is dont be around it. That has helped me a lot so far.

I posted awhile back about struggling.... I have some days where I do ok, but most days I do horribly! I haven't even made the Vitamin change let alone the food and exercise changes! I feel like I have gone through this life changing surgery and I am still that impulsive lazy eater that can't get motivated and follow through! First it was a little valentine candy now it's a lot of Easter candy!!! The only good thing is I haven't gained any weight but haven't lost in awhile also. I have 13 pounds to lose to get to my doctors goal (my first goal) then I have 30 more for my final goal. I am feeling like such a failure:(

Make a habit of putting all your liquid Vitamins in a Protein shake each morning and drink it. I have done this since day one and now I cant go a day without it. If I do I feel sluggish. You need the vitamins to keep you healthy and beautiful while your body is slimming down.

I've messed up plenty along my journey..only human comes to mind in these situations. I've had times where I am shaking my head at myself for the decisions I have made. The best thing to do is not beat yourself up about it. Except that you will make mistakes, but try to avoid the temptations. I always make sure to eat in three hour intervals, avoiding being hungry helps me stay away from temptations. Also making sure to have plenty of good food choices available. When I am shopping at the store I try to stay on the edges and avoid the middle. All of the produce, meats, cheeses and fresh product are always set up on the ends of the stores, and in the middle are all the things to avoid, such as cookies, chips, and crackers. Always make sure to go shopping just after you finished eating...this helps you to buy better foods, and less as well. Try to reward meeting your food goals with non food rewards. Ie....if you make it your goal to not cheat on your eating plan for 3 days or maybe even a week treat yourself to something you enjoy that doesn't involve eating...movie, or getting a facial, or having a pedicure. It doesn't have to be huge, just something you enjoy. Then repeat. Also, allow yourself to "cheat" every once in a while. Never say that you CAN'T have anything, because this makes your mouth water for them even more. If you have an obsessive thought about a food that can't be quenched, then have a little bit of it, then throw the rest away. Sorry this is so long, but you should know you're not alone...we all have times where we slip. You got this! Good luck!

I've messed up plenty along my journey..only human comes to mind in these situations. I've had times where I am shaking my head at myself for the decisions I have made. The best thing to do is not beat yourself up about it. Except that you will make mistakes' date=' but try to avoid the temptations. I always make sure to eat in three hour intervals, avoiding being hungry helps me stay away from temptations. Also making sure to have plenty of good food choices available. When I am shopping at the store I try to stay on the edges and avoid the middle. All of the produce, meats, cheeses and fresh product are always set up on the ends of the stores, and in the middle are all the things to avoid, such as Cookies, chips, and crackers. Always make sure to go shopping just after you finished eating...this helps you to buy better foods, and less as well. Try to reward meeting your food goals with non food rewards. Ie....if you make it your goal to not cheat on your eating plan for 3 days or maybe even a week treat yourself to something you enjoy that doesn't involve eating...movie, or getting a facial, or having a pedicure. It doesn't have to be huge, just something you enjoy. Then repeat. Also, allow yourself to "cheat" every once in a while. Never say that you CAN'T have anything, because this makes your mouth Water for them even more. If you have an obsessive thought about a food that can't be quenched, then have a little bit of it, then throw the rest away. Sorry this is so long, but you should know you're not alone...we all have times where we slip. You got this! Good luck! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

This is so great. Helps all of us! Thank you :-)