LOSE IT app and the "struggle"

Aug 05, 2012

Let me say that I have lost over 130 lbs since my highest weight.  I am thankful for that. But, about a year and a half later, it is easier to eat and i have actually gained about 20 lbs back.  I am still able to fit into a size 14, but I am very disappointed with the changes.  I am not sure if age has anything to do with it, but I see the need to count calories again and to hit the gym on a regular basis.  The gym keeps my body healthy but it is now my insurance in case I go over my calories in a day.  I was restricting to 1400, but that seem like even too much and i am not getting in my 64 oz. of water a day.  I guess knowing what I need to change is half the battle.  So battle of the bulge starts again today.  On top of that, it didn't help that I have been off all summer and found the joy of baking all over again. 

It is amazing how much work it now takes to lose those 20lbs.   When I was heavier, and I would diet, it was nothing to take off 15-20 lbs.  now it takes a little more effort.  I know where my flaws are, it is going to take some will power,  I now see that the tool is just that....a tool.  If you don't use it as such, the weight will come back on.  I still feel restriction, but the food issues are in my mind.  The food choices that I make is all about me.  So, I am working, starting today, to drink that water  and keep track of my calories!!!! 

On a quick note, a nice program that I have started using is LOSE IT.  It is an app that you can download onto your smart phone that helps to keep track of calories and exercise.  You can even track how much water you drink.  Exercise calories spent will allow you to increase your daily food intake...  It also has a scan function where you can scan the upc lable with your camera and it will find the food and display the calories.  Another nice feature is it allows you to adjust portion size to ensure that you get the correct calories.  If you are struggling, make sure that you track everything.  Lying to a piece of paper or a journal doesn't actually change how much you have eaten (yes, i tried that already..hee hee).  Be honest about how much you eat everyday and then the changes can begin.

Good luck to everyone on this journey.   Don't get discouraged by the setbacks, they may happen.  If it has happened to you, don't give up...this surgery was painful and worth the changes that you have already been able to make.  Jump back on and actively engage in your life!  Be patient and start moving toward that goal again! 
Wish me luck!

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