One thing I have learned early on that weight loss is a continuing education. When I was DX'd with diabetes last year, I *thought* the hospital gave me eggs for breakfast everyday, so when I was released, I had eggs for breakfast everyday. Then I learned that this was bad, that you should only have eggs 3 times a week. Then I learned about whites and yolks, and then learned (thanks to the ladies at work!) about Egg Beaters.

I am learning how to curb overeating, how I looked to food for support. Just January of this year, I had problems overeating at dinner time (after my long walk home from work). I asked for help here, and people recommended eating protein prior to the walk. Some people swear by water, which I am now swearing by it! I have learned the hard way, to drink more water if I eat more fiber/ You see, if you don't, the fiber doesn't bulk up, and will just sit there making you constipated.

Why did I gear off-topic here? I wanted to point out that this is a constant learning experience. I did not go to college to become a dietitian, so therefore i didn't just know this stuff. I am sure some of the stuff I am doing nowadays I will learn later on...a week later?...a month later?....next year?...that what I was doing was wrong. I have hit plateaus, but I kept going. I lost 6lbs last week, yet 0 pounds the month of January! Staying around, even though I lurk more often, has reminded me of my sights.

Who cares that you had a bad weekend? We all do. We all will. I am sure even the maintainers indulge once in awhile. The one thing I learned was, when I screw up, just forget that it happened, and get back on the bandwagon immediately! Not tomorrow, not next week, but now!

Just saw this thread today, but I am relieved to see that you're going to stick around here! Everyone else has said it better than I can, but this is such a great community that wants to support you - so take advantage of all the group has to offer. Hope your surgery goes well, and that it's nothing serious, we'll see you here when you recover. :hug:

It's good that you're not leaving. Don't make the same mistake I did. I left 3FC for one of the same reasons. I was asking for so much support and not being able to follow through with the advices--and managed to end up in worse shape than I was staying here. So, please stay :)

I am also glad that you are staying. Colleen is right-losing weight is NOT for sissies. Kick that self-doubt to the curb! It's like Christmas day when you have a success-so try and have Christmas every weekend.