In need of support!

[Guest guest]

Feeling down today. In need of support. 8 months out, down 170 but

fearful because I see old eating habits coming back. Sometimes I have

no appetite, while other times I'm ravenous. Is there anyone out there

that works out at Bally's San Leandro? Any help, emotional,

motivational or a fellow walker would be appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Renell, I believe that what you are experiencing is

quite normal. Recognize when you have those days when

you have more of an appetite and see if there is a

situation that is causing this swing in your apetite.

It could be boredom, a little depressed, a little

nervousness, etc.

Make sure that you are getting in your water (at least

64 if you can) and that should sort of help with the

hunger. Also, make sure that you are getting enough

protein. That really helps with cravings. I drink

the ProScore 100 Chocolate Pure Whey Stack by Champion

Nutrion. KP Richmond does not recommend protein

drinks but I drink them because they carry me, I feel

good and I am less inclined to snack on things that

are considered not so healthy and a no no.

You will have days like that but just make sure that

you keep a close eye on your scale so that if you do

go on days where you are eating not so normal, you can

get yourself back on track. Its so much easier to get

off 2-3 pounds, even 5 instead of 15-20. So just be

mindful and seek out support just as you have. I will

be 1.5 years out on July 8th and its been a blast so

far. I have days like that myself but the one thing I

ask myself is: What am I benefiting from by eating

the stuff that is not so healthy. Does it leave me

feeling really satisfied? Actually, I don't feel

satisfied and it causes me to want more and also it

wipes me out. What I mean is I get very sleepy and

that feeling last for at least 3 hours. So I tend to

stay away from rice, potatoe, chips, crackers and

instead I have those baby dill (sour)pickles because

they are crunchy and they have no fat or calories.

The only thing I have to watch is the sodium because I

think they have about 300 mg of sodium so I will have

two for the day and that helps with the need to

crunch.

You are not alone and we all experience this or at

least a lot of us do. Be encouraged and you will be

okay. Some people journal when things like that

happen and it helps them. I do a lot of self talk and

that helps me.

Hang in there.

Pam Marsh

PS: Congrats!

--- Renell wrote:

> Feeling down today. In need of support. 8 months

> out, down 170 but

> fearful because I see old eating habits coming back.

> Sometimes I have

> no appetite, while other times I'm ravenous. Is

> there anyone out there

> that works out at Bally's San Leandro? Any help,

> emotional,

> motivational or a fellow walker would be

> appreciated.

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Renell,

I am also in San Leandro - but I've never been to Bally's. 24 Hour

Fitness is my gym of choice.

When and where do you usually walk? Walking isn't my strongest suit,

however since my knee surgery I have been walking more and more.

I can empathize about the old habits creeping back. I am two and a

half years post-op and, yes, I have times when the old ways resurface.

I was a "gym rat" for most of the time since I've been post-op, but I

am having trouble re-establishing that habit since my latest surgery.

Hope to hear from you. Maybe we can get together and give each other a

motivational boost.

BTW do you go to the San Leandro support group?

Take care,

Kay (in San Leandro)

open RNY 12/1/03

Renell wrote:

Feeling down today. In need of support. 8 months out, down 170 but

fearful because I see old eating habits coming back. Sometimes I have

no appetite, while other times I'm ravenous. Is there anyone out there

that works out at Bally's San Leandro? Any help, emotional,

motivational or a fellow walker would be appreciated.