Falling back on old ways!!

[foevlo 21]

Help! I am eating badly and every time I get back on track I last a few days and then I'm doing it again. Am I doomed to gain my weight back. I'm down 100 lbs from my sleeve surgery.

My surgeon told me at one year I could have a duodenum switch has anyone done that?

Should I even do it if I'm not focused on changing? Grrr I wish I had the answers.

[blizair09 3,250]

No surgery is going to help you be successful long-term if you don't change your relationship with food. Period.

[foevlo 21]

I Agee that my relationship with food must change. I am working on that battle everyday. I just keep slipping no matter how hard I am trying. The new habits are not as easy to follow as the old ones.

[TiredOfMyself 141]

How are you all changing your relationship with food?

[blizair09 3,250]

11 hours ago, TiredOfMyself said:

How are you all changing your relationship with food?

For me, it began with cutting carbs down to 20 or less per day. Carbs (specifically bread, Pasta, potatoes, corn, sweets, etc.) were really the root of most of my problems. Then, I had to work to train myself to look at food as more of a fuel and not a centerpiece of life. I had to work to quit making food a reward, an anchor of celebration, a comfort, a release, and a friend of sorts. I did this by focusing my energy on macro targets for the day and making my full consideration of what to include in my diet be based on the calories, carbs, fat, and Protein it was giving me. Some people may not find this exciting, but I weighed 400 pounds, and I knew that needed to change. Over time, it sticks. But it is HARD WORK. I could fall off the wagon any day if I let my guard down. That is why I am so militant, and why I refuse to let that happen.

[Judybaby9 0]

You should see a therapist to help you cope with any other issues that may be causing you to eat. I eat when I'm stressed or lonely.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I agree with Judy, you need to see a therapist to work through your food issues before thinking about having more surgery.

The surgery is just a tool.

[foevlo 21]

I agree with both of you. I am going to look into seeing someone to deal with the food issues.

[Jasminelums 50]

Old ways sneak back easy it's almost unbelievable how fast you can slip back into those habits! I'm finding out more and more that this whole weight loss thing is mental.
changing the relationship with food is one of the keys to unlocking the food addiction.