jbpretty Member

Well there in lies the problem. I do have a bigger problem with food. Actually, I’m not sure it has much to do with food as it has to do with why I binge. I’m working on it though. After reading this thread I can see that more clearly. The weight will return again. I need a plan and I need to deal with some things.

I love this. I may feel guilty because it’s just my nature... something I’m working on. I like the idea of being less tempted by things because I have a go to plan... something I can really look forward to. Thanks.

This would be exactly why I gained all the weight I lost in the past back. Thank you for putting it into words. It’s definitely given me a new perspective.

I drink them all of the time. The ingredients are all listed plus their nutritional content is usually on the wall. The only thing I really question there is the juice they add. If I remember correctly, they claim each 710ml drink has 3-5 servings of fruit/vegetables. Plus they'll omit or substitute just about whatever you…

I believe a calorie is a calorie however how and/or if your body absorbs them should maybe be taken into consideration. Saying all calories are the same is a bit misleading. I know (for me) what I eat affects how my body looks and how I feel (bloating, fatigue, etc.). Yup I lost weight eating whatever I wanted BUT to get…

This. This seems to be my reality. If I keep it clean, my tummy flattens and I feel great. I don't do well with cheating or eating in moderation. I'm stuck in this all or nothing mentality. Your answers are helping, I need to put something that works into action. I don't think this process is suppose to drive people nuts…

That is a great quote! Thank you very much for the compliment. It seems I get stuck. I was stuck in the 150s for what seemed like forever, then the 140s and now the 130s. It's up and down the same 10 pounds. I have a smaller frame and at 126lbs, I felt I looked good. Then just when I hit a new low, I seem to sabotage…

This is a good question. I think I would tell them not to give up. You've come this far and (as others have said) everyone has setbacks. I am a perfectionist, but no one is perfect. Someone told me "nothing has been done that can't be undone" and I think I need to remind myself of that. Yes! I have now set new goals and I…

A binge for me can be 1000s of calories. With that comes incredible guilt. I think you're right, I'm not the same person I was when I started this journey. I don't have to go back to where I was. In fact in all honesty, I'm actually terrified of that. I hear and read all the statistics of how many people actually keep the…

I saw a psychologist today and she agrees about my lack of believing I am worth it or that I deserve it. People have commented on my being an inspiration. That's hard to hear when really I feel like I'm failing all of the time. I think it's correct too when you said some people will have to try harder and others won't. I…

I am definitely going to talk to a professional about this and yes I agree, there's no point on being too disappointed. I guess it's time to move on. My guilt does get the best of me (probably far too often). The idea of making this a game may work... I have to think on that one. I'm trying so hard to make sure I can live…

I did in fact binge, for quite a few days. I'd finally made it to a one hundred pound loss and then I threw it away. I want to be fitter not fatter. I realize today is a new day, I just don't like having that attitude for too many days in a row. It gets old real fast. Maybe you're right...I do have to talk myself into a…

I eat a lot of fruit and it doesn't cause any weight gain. I have a few guidelines though. 1. I don't eat any fruit after lunch. 2. It still has to fit into my caloric goal. I usually hit my macros because even though fruits are usually high in carbohydrates, they are generally higher in fibre too. I'm trying to stick to…

I did this a couple of months ago. I made it 50 days instead of 30. I lost 18.3 pounds in those 50 days. Bare in mind I'd just binged for a few days before so I'm thinking it was more like 11 pounds. It changed my life. I now know that grains make me very boated, very quickly. It doesn't feel good at all! I stick very…

Thanks everyone. It's been a few days and m still riding high! I don't ever want to back to where I was, ever.

Yup, forgot about that vitamin D. I know I don't get enough sun. :)

You can get iron, calcium and protein from plant sources (fruit, veggies, beans, nuts and seeds, ground flax seed etc.) and some of them are better and offer more said nutrients than animal sources. You just have to do some research as to which plant sources offer you what. The only supplement you really need, barring…

Hahaha, I totally should have. Thanks. Thanks all for your support. I get more of that here than I do IRL. I guess that's why I keep coming back. :)

Oh wow, you are an inspiration. Nice loss. It's amazing the boost I get from reading your success stories.

Stalling just plain sucks. It took me about a year to lose this last 10lbs.

Thanks. Wow, is there ever a lot of emotions on this journey. I will be updating that photo very soon. Can't wait! It feels good to be able to share this with people who understand.

I wish I could quote everyone! At the very least they need to add a "like" button. Honestly, you all are making it more real for me. It seems like it's taken me forever and it's a little hard to believe it's here, I did it. Who knew?

Really? Boy am I glad I didn't hear that. I definitely didn't need another roadblock. You can totally do this. You all can.

Lol. Thanks. Thank you all. :)

Triple digits?! Wow, I never thought of that. Thanks and you're welcome.

Thanks! That was a few pounds ago. :)

I bet! It feels great!

Thanks. I love this site/community.

LOVE this! Thanks everybody. It means a lot to me that I didn't have to try going at it alone.

I eat quite a bit of fruit a day...about 4-5 servings. I still manage to net under 100g of carbs. So I'm thinking it's okay as it's still within the macros I have set for myself. I say, enjoy!