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gaining for the first time

nal
nal
Well it has finally happened. Eight months out and I am feeling pretty good. I can tolerate alot of foods I couldn't just a few months ago. Obviously I am not perfect and took advantage of the fact that i could eat some foods i haven't been able to eat in months. Needless to say i have gained five pounds. All the old feelings of being fat have come rushing back. I do not feel good about myself right now and i am deathly afraid that i won't be able to stop myself from eating. Although a warning bell went off in my head I still think i can get away with it until my clothes start to feel tight. I am in a panic. I realize now is the time to buckle down and start watching what i eat. I am asking for a little encouragement and words of wisdom to help me get through this and on the road to losing weight again. Please if you can leave me a work of advice to help me get through this. Thanks in advance to everyone who has helped me with my contant battle with weight.
NAL
Estelle64
Estelle64
Be kind to your self. Be strong you have made it this far.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Eight months out - you must have done very well for nearly all of that time, so please first give yourself the credit you deserve.

This is a difficult time of year for eating (I'm living proof). Have you thought about what is triggering the weight gain? Too many goodies around? Stress of the holiday season? Both are problems for me.

I know you can get back on the right track as you've obviously done it for a long time before this. Forgive yourself 5 lbs. and hand me the bat you're beat yourself up with. ;)
krystlmom
krystlmom
Nal,
You, my dear, have come a LONG way! And you did it gracefully and are due the right to enjoy your moment in the sun!

You have helped Many of us newbies just coming up the ranks, and have also done your own work on yourself.

You are human and wonderful, yea, you slipped a little. You'll get up and succeed again. Besides, there's always the 5 day pouch test! It might give you the jump start you want!

Kgirl!! I'm gonna help you keep that bat away from Nal!!!
;)

God Bless!

Janelle
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah the pouch test was what I thought of immediately...

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/
deleted_user
deleted_user
go back to pouch basics, weigh your food, no drinking with meals 30 min before or after eating.
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is very common as long as you stay no more then 5 pounds all is good.
More important then the scale how do your clothes feel? That is usaly a better guide then the scale.
you will be fine just dont worry it is very normal.
as we start to add new foods to our diet its almost as if the body is confused by it and stores it for a bit.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You are being too hard on yourself. Not only are there lots of goodies laying around but it also a very busy time and it's hard to get any exercise in. Take some time for yourself and go for a walk. Not only is it a great time to reflect on the positive things that have happened to you in the last eight months, but you will benefit by getting in some exercise. Get yourself ready to go and then tell everyone you're going. This won't give anyone a chance to get ready to go with you. You are a mom and probably never get anytime alone time except for driving back and forth to work. Walking is such a wonderful de-stresser. AS you're walking think of how far you have come. Bet you're able to walk further and faster than you could before. What a wonderful feeling that must be. Be proud of yourself and what you have accomplishment. Many people could not have endured what you have to get this far. BTW, most people put on 7 pounds during the holiday so your gain is lower than the average.

God Bless!