NEW - 10 years post op RNY and gaining, looking for friends

ibtough
ibtough Posts: 20 Member
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Hi there, trying to figure all of this out so figured I'd post here and see where it goes. I literally just started MFP 2 weeks ago and have been kind of stalking the site. I have now found it so interesting that I am popping on here all of the time instead of Facebook which is a great thing for me.

I have found myself completely going back to my old eating habits....basically love candy and carbs. I may not be able to eat a lot at a time but I can eat a little crap MANY times a day in order to have that temporary pleasure.

I'm not following a specific diet but kind of making up my own. Sugar free as much as possible, eliminating white starches, and sticking to 1200 calories a day. I've lost 6 pounds so far doing The Shred and seem extra motivated due to this tool. I AM NOT AN EXERCISER at all so this is a huge challenge to me.

Again, I'm new to this but would like to find other people "like me" if possible. I have roughly 20 lbs to lose but I am 45 and it's not coming off easy. I don't want to give up! Thanks for reading!

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  • Andrea681
    Andrea681 Posts: 178 Member
    This site is wonderful! I have been on it since February and I've lost 22lbs (and counting). I couldn't have done it without all the support from the wonderful friends I've met. Please feel free to add me (anyone of you)! Congrats on joining! It's the first step to a new lifestyle! :)
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Hi :smile:
    Welcome! I wish you the best of luck with your goals on here! I know you can do it! Slowly but surely if that's the way it has to be!
    Feel free to add me! I'm VERY motivational and supportive, I'll help push you to your goals!

    xoxo
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    I haven't been coming to this site for very long but I find it wonderfully supportive and helpful. Another I like a lot for WLS people is obesityhelp.com. Check it out :)
  • tempestrising
    tempestrising Posts: 41
    Hi..I have similiar issues w/ carbs. When I'm stressin..need to hide the
    pasta & bread!! White starches are EVIL!! Good Luck & Feel free to add me. I'm here to whenever you need it :happy:
  • debilang
    debilang Posts: 874 Member
    Love your handle "IBTUFF"...that is what it takes to change those ever pesky cravings of sugar and junk fodds (of which I admit to being an addict)...I have been here since January 2012...and enjoy being a cheerleader to my Pals. I "use" MFP to avoid foods I shouldn't be thinking about and MFP is the place. I smiled when you said you are coming here more than FB. I have done the same, too! This place saved me from late night snacking on a current challenge I am doing...NOT to late night snack...and as a result...I am back on track to my weight goal which is now only five pounds away...but it is the MOST DIFFICULT!! I am JAZZED. All this to say...keep up the great work. I am always open to Pals who want to be supported. Feel free to add me!!

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