HAVING TROUBLE???

Having scary thoughts about sugar and carbs? You know what...this is how I see it. For me ...I see people who say "sugar??? No way! I wont even try it!!!" or "Carbs I stay completely away!!!" ( I have said that myself actually) For some people maybe that works but you know what though...for me it is setting myself up to fail because sooner or later I will, and if I am 1-2 years out I will not know how to get it under control. For me, when I feel like a carb or sugar I am Learning NOW how to control my intake and what bothers me and what doesnt. Its better to prepare now than later because now is the learning curve and the ability to understand our bodies. We have a year of preparation before we start to feel more like our old selves again. Once we get it under control we will be set for life! I had sun chips yesterday and instead of feeling guilty I said to myself... shoot before I would've downed 2 bags in no time... Now I take it slow. When I am full I stop...shoot... I will have plenty for later if I get any kind of craving again. We now have more self control because our pouches are telling us when to stop...after awhile it will become the norm for us. So better to get it in and understand it now than later... I figure go slowly, and eat slowly, and learn slowly so that I can create a new lifestyle for myself. Thats why I dont even think about the whole "you have 3 months left for your honeymoon period to loose weight" well I think I have the rest of my life because I have a WONDERFUL tool that will be with me forever and I can use to my advantage! We have to get rid of these "rushes" aside from the "fun challeneges" that we all like once in awhile to kick start us when we feel "stagnent"...this is a life long process. Dont deprive...learn and be happy not frantic Best Wishes! Elizabeth M -62lbs @}--- In Loving Memory of Momma Angel ---{@ http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/status.phtml?N=K1086641251 empty page needs support

Hi Elizabeth, What a wonderful attitude. I too have 'tasted' a few things. I do find that some times the things I taste will not agree with me, and I am learnign from those experiences too. Hugs, Mo

I like your attitude. My nutritionist says....you don't have to give up these things for ever....you have to learn to have them in moderation. I am 10 weeks out and I have tried sugar once or twice....no biggie....if i want something sweet, I eat a piece of sugar free candy. My nutritionist says no more than 3 day.....I don't even do 3 a week. As far as carbs go, My nutritionist is more concerned with fat and sugar. I have had bread maybe 3 times in 10 weeks. I don't beat myself up for it because in the past I would be having it all day everyday. As long as my nutritionist is ok with what I am putting in my mouth, than so am I. Have a great weekend everyone. Pam

Thanks guys Yeah I have noticed more and more that when I have something sugar or something carby its in such a small quantity. Of course the protein and such comes first but I mean the carb and sugar items are there as well. I have been so "scared" of all food for sooooo long that I am finally ready to get rid of that fear once and for all because I now know that I eat "small" Besides we all know that during "that time of month" that our cravings are still there, at least mine are!! So I munched on a few small hershey kisses and felt good If I have my chips, so long as it isnt "fat soaked" chips, and stick to things like baked lays or something I am alright. My nutritionist freaked out on me because I ate some sun chips the last time I was with her setting in those "scared" feelings and I thought it was uncalled for because my other food choices were so healthy. I am now thinking how wrong it was for her to do that to someone its ok to say "well of course you can have them once in awhile but be careful etc..." but it wasnt that way... she had said "why are you eating those things!!!" really making me feel like a failure. I really resented that. so I'm done with being pushed into guilt. I dont need it and have made myself sick over the guilt of eating long enough! I am not a failure and NO ONE is perfect like that. So for those of you that feel like a failure and feel so utterly guilty when you have something bad once in awhile that may hinder your loss ... remember it will come off and its SOOO much easier to get back on track than before!!! and it will always be easier...yeah the road gets tough but we have a great tool and great support team... something we never had before! (((big hugs everyone!))) Elizabeth M -62lbs

Elizabeth, You are so right! We are done being failures and different. To many limits will only cause us to "fall off the wagon". I eat pretty much what ever my family has but just much smaller amounts. Thanks for the posting I was afraid my thinking was "wrong". Donna