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I'm humbled by all of you who get up at 4:00 am to work out. I'm three weeks into a new job -- back in the full time workforce after a lonnng hiatus -- living overseas, working as a consultant, and having babies -- and all I can say is...I'm exhausted! I'm up at 6:00 am, get myself showered & dressed for work, then get…

Weigh all your food to the gram. You're probably eating more than you think you are.

Switch from diet soda to water if you can. Munch on the veggies *between* meals, not instead of meals. And remember that hunger is not the enemy. I'm hungry right now, but I just looked at the clock (10:40 my time) and reminded myself that I'll be having lunch in about 1 1/2 hours. I've learned that it won't kill me to…

You can train your brain and your stomach to stop eating before getting to that stuffed point. It just takes time and consistency. I don't recommend using drugs to do it. You can't take Phentramin-D for the rest of your life, so when you stop taking it you'll go back to your old ways.

If I were in your place I'd start with small steps. Like Jestinia said, log everything you eat normally for a couple of weeks and then study the numbers and see what you can cut reasonably. In my experience anything too drastic will surely lead to failure. Take it slowly and be patient. Fast food places have the calories…

There is absolutely no reason to be so miserable. If your band causes you that much distress, have it removed.

cheers and thanks

I had lap band surgery two years ago and I'm happy to share my experience. Keep in mind that everyone is different, though, and surgery may not be the best route for your sister. I tried many diets over the years, including severe calorie restriction, weight watchers, and Meridia. They all worked to a point, but eventually…

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But seriously... I'm weighing my food to the gram and still overestimating calories consumed (I consistently round up). I use a Fitbit to monitor calories burned and underestimate calories out (I consistently round down). I've been completely honest about every piece of food that goes into my mouth 95% of the time. I'm…

Thanks for the tips. I could always use more protein! As for boredom, nah...I don't have time to be bored. :)

Oh I'm not giving up, believe me! No way am I going to use the "set point" theory as an excuse to sit around and eat! I've come too far for that! I guess I'm just feeling a little sorry for myself, I admit it. ha. :) I've been super vigilant about weighing my food, and that has helped. Before April I was losing and gaining…

^^^ I second that! Find therapist who specializes in eating disorders!

About 300 cals, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein. Today I had black coffee, nonfat greek yogurt, and dry "bear naked" cereal

My office is right across the hall from a big conference room, where there is a happy hour party going on RIGHT NOW AS WE SPEAK! I'm in my office, stomach growling...I just had a Mott's natural apple sauce. :grumble: This is my second week at my new job and I feel like a slug being chained to a desk all day. I will NOT eat…

As someone who has tried and failed and tried and failed multiple times, let me just say that if you bite off more than you can chew, you're gonna choke! No need to walk for an hour AND take aerobics classes AND do Insanity. That's a recipe for burnout. If I were you I would definitely take your dog for daily walks (20-30…

So much good advice and inspirational words on this thread! Just wanted to share a few thoughts... Your goal isn't a year from now, it's today. Today you have a healthier frame of mind about food and fitness. Today you start working to "find yourself" again. It's an ongoing process that starts today and ends when you take…

I don't have time to read this whole thread but I just wanted to offer a couple if points. Weighing your food will seem like a big pain at first but it will get easier and you'll be so glad you did. I've been weighing my food to to the gram and it makes such a difference. In some cases you'll be pleasantly surprised. I…

I like this phrase..."aware me." I had to look it up on urban dictionary. Apparently it's been a thing since 2012. I'm so unhip.

MY point is I often see people saying "oh, I have to quit drinking soda but it's so hard! I've cut back but I love it SOOO much and I want more!" I was a pack-a-day smoker for 15 years and I know the hell of quitting an addiction. I'm not suggesting soda is anything like nicotine but the "it's so hard to quit" refrain sure…

It is if you want to quit drinking it and can't.

I see so many people struggling to quit drinking soda. I'm thankful I didn't grow up with it. When I was a kid, my mom only gave me soda when I had a stomach bug, so I grew to associate the taste with feeling nauseated. As an adult, the only time I ever drank it was when pregnant (helped with morning sickness) and when…

I'm not a dietitian, but don't you need natural sugars for energy? I know that consuming lots of processed sugar isn't healthy, and we could probably all benefit from cutting it out of our diets, but surely moderate consumption of natural sugars from fruit is ok? Maybe you know something I don't, but I think that just…

I once had some delicious Polish vodka with a piece of buffalo grass in the bottle. I think it was called Zubrowka or something like that. Had a fresh, green flavor...not like butt at all. But I guess that's not what you're talking about. LOL :drinker:

Yes, you have to be smart about it. I love my surgeon, he's a nice guy (and a good surgeon!), but he doesn't have a clue about emotional eating. That's what my shrink is for. :)

Hi! I had lap band surgery almost two years ago and it's been wonderful. It's a major life change, as you know, and very exciting! You may get some negative feedback on the forums about your surgery. Many people don't understand what it takes to get to this point. If I can offer one word of advice, it's to develop a good…

Ask if you can get some instruction at your gym. Most gyms will give you a short intro session on how to use weights for free. BTW my son loves parkour and is taking an "agility" class at a gymnastics place, where they do a lot of the same things. It's amazing how strong and fit he has gotten...awesome exercise.

I always keep a steady stock of salad fixings...big variety of greens, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, avocado....that way it's quick and easy to make a big salad that will fill me up and I won't be as likely to make bad food choices. Also cheese. I love cheese. I've never tried PB2 but it sounds gross. I like real…

I think you're reading more into it than is really there. Granted, she doesn't talk about exercise, which is extremely important. She certainly never mentions that "lifting weights is for meatheads" or "women will get bulky" or whatever. Her lecture is about food and about the fact that most "diets" fail because all they…

Agreed...most people are simpletons. I read the other thread and a lot of people said that just is an excuse to stop trying. I didn't see it that way -- I think it's valuable information for people who see "dieting" as a short-term solution. A lot of people blah blah blah about lifestyle change but few really get it.