Struggling and Don't Want to Slip back into old Habits

[Bri24 16]

Hey I am nine and a half months out from surgery. I have lost a lot of weight but I feel like I'm going to start not eating right again. Can anyone offer any suggestion on how do fight an "urge" to eat unhealthy. What can I do to stay on the correct path. I want to continue losing weight and I know what I have to do, but sometimes I do not eat the right things. Then I just feel really guilty.

[AngieAng 4]

I have your favorite fruit when u feel like to munch, healthy Cereal that you like w/ milk or health bar. sugar free ice cream and Protein peanuts

[sharonintx 1,275]

We slip back into old habits because it's the easiest thing. It is very hard to retrain your brain to behave differently. Even after 9 months of doing well it is still easier to go backwards instead of forward. You've had major surgery and let someone cut out the most of your stomach.

This issue is between you and the problems that caused weight gain in the first place. Be stronger than those problems. Or fail. That's the choice.

[sunshinetinks 258]

Hey I am nine and a half months out from surgery. I have lost a lot of weight but I feel like I'm going to start not eating right again. Can anyone offer any suggestion on how do fight an "urge" to eat unhealthy. What can I do to stay on the correct path. I want to continue losing weight and I know what I have to do, but sometimes I do not eat the right things. Then I just feel really guilty.

I think one of the things you need to do is be organized. You have to have ready meals, and Snacks. You cannot say you will never have Desserts ever again. That is not realistic. But you can have ready low carb ,no sugar desserts . Lots of varieties out there. I even bought Protein chips for those times I really want to have a crunchy snack.I always have ready protein in the fridge. I am actually going to start freezing little meals I can grab and just pop in the microwave. But you have to be organized and proactive. You can do this. I know it's a fear we all have: gaining all our weight back. Let that fear push you to make the right choices .

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[Healthy_life2 8,330]

9 hours ago, Bri24 said:

Hey I am nine and a half months out from surgery. I have lost a lot of weight but I feel like I'm going to start not eating right again. Can anyone offer any suggestion on how do fight an "urge" to eat unhealthy. What can I do to stay on the correct path. I want to continue losing weight and I know what I have to do, but sometimes I do not eat the right things. Then I just feel really guilty.

All great advice above. All I'm going to add is be consistent. If you slip up get back on your plan.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

What advice would you give your best friend if she asked the same question? Let go of the guilt and shame, trust yourself

You do not need to be perfect at this - plan an indulgence, journal what you ate and let it go. I don't know if you are upset over nonstop snacking from emotional eating, or just having a dessert sometimes. Keep your nutrition high and you will be less tempted to graze. Find a hobby that keeps your hands and mind busy.

Drag out your fat pants and try them on, then lay them on the bed and put your skinny ones on top and ask yourself if you want to ruin all that hard work. Snap a picture with your phone and use it as a reminder when you need a boost.

Hang in there, it's not over.

[sunshinetinks 258]

All great advice above. All I'm going to add is be consistent. If you slip up get back on your plan.

Love your visual

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[frust8 963]

You got my picture there, I'm en route to set her free. Wish me luck and resolve.

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[sunshinetinks 258]

You got my picture there, I'm en route to set her free. Wish me luck and resolve.

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Oh mamma you got this. Girl Power! We can achieve anything we put our minds too. I wish you a great journey. Kick that fat to to the curb [emoji123][emoji123][emoji123]

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[frust8 963]

Just so it don't bounce back and reattach, that first 30 lbs had been chasing me for ever and ever.

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[sillykitty 10,789]

Do you have a goal in mind you can focus on when you feel tempted? Like a vacation you're going on and want to look great in pics? Or old clothes you want to fit in to? For me I want plastics, so I can have a body I'm happy with. So I focus on getting to my goal weigh ASAP, so I can get my tummy tuck!

Also, don't have the goal be perfection. You are guaranteed to feel like you failed if you allow yourself no slip ups or indulgences. Just make sure they are few and far between.

[summerset 5,265]

On 2. März 2018 at 4:28 AM, Bri24 said:

Can anyone offer any suggestion on how do fight an "urge" to eat unhealthy. What can I do to stay on the correct path. I want to continue losing weight and I know what I have to do, but sometimes I do not eat the right things.

If I had the answer to this question I would make millions selling books and online classes.

What you describe sounds exactly what dieters say after their honeymoon phase is over and they have to start depriving themselves just to maintain a still undesirable weight and that is when "the old habits" start creeping in. The payoff gets smaller and the urge to eat grows.

Sorry, no real help here. My advice would be not to engage in dieting behavior anymore.

Edited March 4, 2018 by summerset

[Bri24 16]

Thanks for all the encouragement and for responding. Just giving a quick update I did get back on track and was able to break my stall. I have to always remind myself this is not a diet this is a lifestyle change and I just have to work hard at it everyday. Thank you!!!!