Ok. So, i just made my 2yr anniversary and it is so easy to eat everything. I gained 10lbs in 3 monyhs ovevthe holidays. Ive lost control and cant stop eating. I need to gain control before i put on more weight.

Ive noticed i no longer eat bcus i have to. I am eating bcus i want to. I am thinking about taste. My portions and the type of food has increased. I dont feel the restriction like i use too.

Can anyone relate?

I'm at the 2 year mark and I'm now struggling with my choices. I still have good restriction but I have been making poor choices. Luckily I'm only up 3 pounds. Yesterday I got on my treadclimber and today have planned my meals. I feel great about doing those 2 little things and am confident I can do this. You can do it too. Pick one thing and re-master that...you can get back on track

I too am dealing with "wanting" to eat vs real hunger, on a daily basis. I find that most of this drive to eat happens when I eat processed foods or high carb foods... especially when I eat Pasta or cake. My only method to combat those desires is to eat Protein. If I'm eating for no real reason other than I just want to eat, I fill up on protein - chicken or pork loin are my choices - to the point where I'm completely full. And then, if I still have to eat something sugary, I eat it, but usually I can only hold a bite or 2. That seems to take care of the food cravings and head hunger.

I really have to watch out for processed foods; like frozen dinners, lunch meats, or even sausage. They will cause my cravings to flare up the same way sugar and pasta effect me. My best advice is to stick to lean protein sources and stay away from processed foods as much as possible, that includes processed foods like Protein Bars.

Ok. So, i just made my 2yr anniversary and it is so easy to eat everything. I gained 10lbs in 3 monyhs ovevthe holidays. Ive lost control and cant stop eating. I need to gain control before i put on more weight.

Ive noticed i no longer eat bcus i have to. I am eating bcus i want to. I am thinking about taste. My portions and the type of food has increased. I dont feel the restriction like i use too.

Can anyone relate?

That happens to me on weekends when I'm out of my routine. The only saving grace is that when I graze, it's always on a Protein choice (cheese, nuts, extra meat, yogurt). That seems to control the damage. BTW... My doc said that if you start struggling you should get in touch with your surgeon's office (if possible) for support and direction. If you've stopped going, you might want to go back to a support group too. Good luck!!!

Thank you everyone for such good advice.

joatsaint: I love the way you described trigger foods' ability to cause cravings to "flare up"! That is the perfect description!!!

Edited March 9, 201511 yr by MsAlaineus