Frustrated

eclecticmommy

This is purely a vent.

I am frustrated at myself. Frustrated at the lack of motivation, the lack of follow-through and the lack of being able to manage what I eat. I did well the first week then it went to Hell in a hand basket this week (thanks to PMS and stupid food cravings). I hate it. There are times I wish I would lose my sense of taste so I wouldn't *want* to eat anything. Silly and unrealistic I know. I'm just mad. Mad at my brain. Mad at the sleeve. Mad that I just can't do what other people make look so easy.

That is all.

JamesAztec

Hi @eclecticmommy Hang in there! I probably sound like a broken record but I'm CONVINCED that most of our weight issues are from eating too much highly processed refined carbohydrates, especially SUGAR. It took 2-3 weeks for cravings to subside but when they did it was WONDERFUL. No more thinking about the snacks in the break room or being (too) tempted to buy sweets at the store.

I'm at a good weight (still losing a little) and I eat to moderate fullness ALL DAY LONG. Never feel deprived or super hungry. I'm 26 months post surgery and probably haven't eaten less than 2,000 calories since mid 2015. Oh, and I weigh about half as much as I did before I started this. I know my evidence is anecdotal but I think it can work for pretty much anyone. Start by cutting back (or out completely) sweets. You can do it!

Ultima_Morpha

I feel you. My period has been incredibly unpredictable for about 18 months. I finally got it a couple of weeks ago after a 4 month hiatus and had some of the worst PMS I can ever remember (it took a 7 month break the time before) in the 10 days leading up to it. I retained nearly 10 pounds of fluid over the course of two weeks, got incredibly bloated, and was super emotional. I thought that I was losing my mind. To be honest, I give myself permission to indulge a bit for a few days with some extra carbohydrates; of course, that indulgence looks a lot different than it did pre-surgery.

After my period starts, I'm in a better frame of mind and sometimes will do a protein shake day just to get myself back on track. Try to do some sort of physical activity, even if it is less intense than usual, it will help your mindset.