I'm sorry that you are struggling. It is important to monitor every calorie that you take in. I use MyFitnessPal. I log everything even the hidden calories in drinks, dips, or small bites while cooking. I also use a Fitbit to track how many calories I am burning a day (gym days and non gym days) that way I can make sure that I am always under my calories. Make sure that you are not neglecting your protein either. If you have lost muscle over the last year than you will not burn as many calories.

Hi! Struggling is certainly no fun. Struggling keeps us off track. And leads to depression since struggling itself is depressing. Persistence and determination to stick with our program and work toward what we want, is what we need to focus on. It sounds like it is time to change your focus and get serious about making the tweaks you need to, to get back on track. 60-90 grams protein first. Every day! Start every day with protein. I still don't handle red meat well except pot roast which is well cooked. There is an abundance of good protein food available. You just have to make the effort to search for and eat the ones you like. Even at almost 7 years I still have my morning protein smoothie. Today's has wild blueberries, natures super food. Yum! 64 oz water, minimum. Every day! Technically, based on your weight, 105 oz would be best for you since we need to drink half our body weight in oz in water. I use a large bottle that I fill every day and pour into my tall travel drink container throughout the day. It helps me to see how I am doing and how much I have left to drink. It seems like a lot, but you CAN get it down and it will really help you change your focus. It also hydrates your body and brain so you feel and think better and can make better choices. Struggling also causes stress and lack of sleep which both contribute to weight issues. The stress hormones activated from struggling cause havoc with our ability to shed weight. Plenty of rest and finding ways to destress and take care of yourself makes all the difference, and your body will function better. Like dboyes2 said, monitoring is important. I monitored until well after I reached my goal and still have to go back to monitoring when I slip back into old choices that no longer serve me. As someone once said, it's time to "pull up your big girl/boy panties" and get back on track! You can do this! Make the choice to love yourself enough to do this!

You can eat what you want just only when hungry and stop when not hungry. If you are eating when you are not hungry there is the issue. Why? bored, sad, happy ... It is a daily quest to be aware of the world around us inside us. Instead of walking around half dead and trying to lose the same 30 pounds. Life has to be more then this... I would not shame or feel bad that will fuel the oh what the heck ... I quit.. just be aware..

I am having the same problem. I am a year and a half post duodenal switch surgery. I lost 90 pounds, now I have gained ten back. I am eating too many sweets and too much food. I need to get back on track, I am so angry with myself.

Post weight gain is common when we go back to old ways of eating. We have the tools, we just have to use them. Beating ourselves up only makes it worse. Been there done that. Be gentle with yourselves and love yourself by feeding yourself healthy food in small portions.

first of all, I think you should have lost more! I had a problem with slow weight loss too. I lost only 10 pounds a month from the very begining , my doctor thought I was cheating, when I wasnt...I was so mad at him.
I went on this site and a lady told me to cut out the protein shakes and switch to a protein clear liquid, called something like 24/7. Check at nutrition stores. It is in clear tubes, orange or cherry flavored and it's low in carbohydrates (unlike the shakes which are super high!) You !if it with water and put it on ice and...not bad! IT HAS EQUAL PROTEIN ( THE CARBS ARE WHY I HAD TROUBLE LOSING WEIGHT!!!) i switched to the ,24/7 and it worked! Suddenly I started losing much more and got down to goal weight. AlSo, when your hunger returns, it's hard for everyone to adjust.
Maybe the new weight loss from switching will inspire you to just walk around your neighborhood and cut out the chocolate.