Ok peeps so brace yourself for the negativity.
SO after pretty much getting on with my band and new lifestyle fantastically over the few months since banding, I have really struggled this week....I am not sure what has happened (apart from half term) which could explain it. Also I set a Christmas goal a week or so ago and wonder if that has triggered the bad habits. One last change is I have not been recording on MFP this week....probably as I totally new I was going over my 1200kcals.
But this week I have been eating shockingly naughty foods (cake, crisps, biscuits, breaded chicken) too much of it, not listening to my hunger signals, not sticking to meal times, eating too fast and guess what, I have put on 2lbs.
ugh. Complete proof that if you think a band is a quick fix... think again. Proof that if you think you can eat what you like just in smaller amounts....think again. Proof that it still takes will power, commitment, discipline and killing those bad habits of a lifetime....if you want to loose weight.
I have been able to eat all the foods I didn't expect as well....pizza, bread and cake! OMG! I was ok as long as I chewed really well. No PBing, just pain as it went through. lots of swallowing nothing behind it followed by a drink once through sorted it all out....again me learning bad habits to let me cheat the band....
So the back on track plan.
-Record everything on MFP again, even if it is too much. I need to be honest with myself.
-Protein and veg first with small amounts of wholegrain rice and potatoes....no refined carbs....they are dangerous and I am out of control on them.
-Listen to those hungry signals and eat only at meal times.
-Drink more water! I have been drinking too much coffee and not much else.
Feel free to kick my butt. It is fully deserved.