Troubled about FOOD

Terri-I couldn't agree with you more. I have to tell you that you've been an inspiration to me, in so many ways. I have been thru counseling...pre-op and a bit post-op...reading books on emotional eating...I guess it's like any addiction. I have to want to change. But I KNOW...I never want to feel that total desperation I felt when I was MO. It's very interesting that you mentioned the 6 meals thing. I've ALWAYS let myself get too hungry. I still do eat 3-4 meals a day-usually 3...but I am STARVING....so I am not even thinking. I am so focused on taking care of my kids, work, my house, hubbie...I forget to take care of me...I KNOW I can do it because the months following surgery I followed everything to the letter. Anyways...I love ya for being strong and proving this can be done.

Kayla - try eating some protein based snacks between meals. I have my husband eating protein bars and fruit as snacks. He used to come home from work like an angry old bear looking for something to eat because he was starving. Since I've been packing his lunch and including good snacks, he's not starving when he gets home. At first he accused me of trying to fatten him up. He said I was giving him too much food. I sat him down and educated him on calorie count in fruits. I pointed out that protien bar had less calories than all the junk he was eating out of the snack machine at work. You can eat an entire POUND of strawberries for under 200 calories. I've been sneaking more whole grains and protein into his meals. I bought frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. I bought no sugar added apple pie. We still get our treats. I've just trained us to make healthier decisions. You can do this! Look how far you've come! Be strong. Do this for YOU! Go buy the heathy snacks and make the whole family eat them. They may grumble at first. But, you love them enough to be strong and make sure they all eat heathier. You might just surprise yourself and find your body REALLY does want the fruits and healthy snacks. (hugs)

Terri, that is sooo good how you turned your hubby onto healthier snacks. I think you should "sit" us down too and post about this. Give us tips and ideas on whats good to snack on or what you have found to be a good snack. I know it may be time consuming but maybe (pretty please) when you get a chance? THanks! Elisa

Thanks for sharing Kayla. I think I eat about the same...some days...I guess it just depends. I think I crave the most junk food when it's that certain time of the month. Does that happen to you too? I ate some flaming hot cheetos about a month ago and it kinda hurt my belly, it made some really loud noises. So I try and stay away from those. I like the cheese sticks from Jack...and one egg roll...either or not both. Elisa

Hi Elisa, So far I have not really eaten any breads or starches as I am still trying to loose weight. @ 5:00 am I had about 2 ounces of cottage cheese with pineapple. @ 12:00 pm 4 ounces of soup @ 5:00 pm 4 ounces of skinless chicken with a small salad. Everyone's diet is different and you just have to find what works for you. Good luck! -Bill-