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| Tue, 10-25-2005 - 10:04pm |
Hi i havent been here in a while maybe that is what happened. I had weighed 265 maybe 2 years ago. then i went on a diet where i watched what i ate junk food soda etc smaller portions i got down to 225. yeah well guess what i gained at least 20 pounds back i have anxiety so i was put on zoloft which is helping and it made me less scared but then i started to eat whatever lost control and now here i am out of shape again. how do i restart this and gain control it is the cookies and sweets i am having trouble with and the smaller portions. i need help and hope all of you can help me lose at least what i gained by giving me ideas and support. thank you
Julie

Welcome to the board Julie. Congratulations on deciding to get back on track and start losing again. Don't beat yourself up for gaining part of the weight, just concentrate to continuing the journey you started.
Another sugar addict like me huh? I use this trick: I don't eat cookies, ice cream and chocolate (my 3 biggest downfalls) all week and I tell myself I can have them on my free meal. And once a week I have a free meal where I can eat anything I like. ANYTHING!! I call it my indulgence meal. We all deserve that right? Well, so far it's working for me. And after a few days, you don't miss the sugar that much. Even if you do, write a note of whatever you want and add it to the free meal menu. Hope that helps.
Post often and tell us how you're doing. There is a great bunch of ladies here available for support and advice.
Mary
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Hi Julie,
I know how you are feeling. I had lost 50 lbs at one point, but I left on vacation the next day and I've never seen that number again. I've put back on 20 lbs in the past year. I don't know why, but ever since that day I just haven't been able to get my head back in the game. I've made lots of meager attempts, but nothing that has lasted more than a couple days. A week or so ago I had to dig into my pants drawer since the weather was cooler...that was a big eye-opener for me since even though I'd gained my shorts still fit. Many of my pants however do not, and I refuse to buy bigger ones. Sugar is my biggest downfall. I've been trying real hard for the past week though and am keeping myself busy and out of the kitchen (actually, out of the house) as much as possible. I'm spending more money while I'm running a bunch of errands, but at least I'm not drowning myself in chocolate, LOL! Yesterday was a big success for me, I had ***ONLY 1*** oreo the entire day and no other sugary food at all!! It wasn't easy, I ate that 1 after dinner and I really wanted more, but I made it through the night.
One thing I used to do that helped with the cravings or thinking I was starving even though I knew I shouldn't be was to make a list of things that needed to be done. Some of them were things to do around the house, some were just things for me (like reading a book or magazine, doing my nails, etc.) Every time I wanted something sweet or to eat sooner than I should I would do something from the list. Then if I still wanted something I'd do another thing on the list. Usually if I kept my mind busy then I'd either forget about what I wanted, or enough time would go by that I realized I could make it until the next meal/snack and have something good instead of junk.
Good luck to you, you can do it!!
Amanda
Amanda
mom to Ethan (7), Ryen (6), and Katelyn (2)
Julie - Sorry to hear you gained your weight back.
I know how you feel. I gained the 25 I lost. Now I am starting over again...all we need is a good WOE, our friends here at IV and at home, Joyce Meyers weight loss tapes,and my favorite (smirk) exercise.
Good Luck let me know how you're doing.
Sussie Q
Nice trick with the list. I'll try that. Not only do you stop the sugar crave, but also get things done.. good!!
Mary
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