Bad Habits Are Showing Their Face Again

Hey Everyone. Well, I have gotten to big for my britches (figuratively of course--my pants are starting to fall down a little!). What I mean is that I have caught myself (twice) falling into bad habits of eating. Since I had the endoscopy done last week, I have been able to eat solids exteremly well. I have done great and have taken full advantage of finally being able to eat foods that have good nutrional value. However, I have caught myself (twice) eating when I'm not hungry on snack food (low fat chips and dip) and have made myself feel disgusting. I am so upset with myself over this--A few things I'm concerned of: 1. Don't want to strech the pouch 2. Don't want to go back to old habits 3. Don't want to have this whole thing be a waste. I haven't exercised since the stricture either. I've just been lazy. Sooooo, I"m going to get on the right track. I have plans to go walking with a friend tomorrow and have planned out what I'm going to have to eat. I have my water ready to go to work tomorrow and I will head back in the right direction. I just think it's nerve racking how quickly my old habits snuck up on me. At least I'm aware of it. I will work through this!!! Anyone else relate at all? Courtney

Hi Courtney! I can TOTALLY relate to what you are talking about! I too had a "situation" but it was with reduced fat wheat thins last week. Instead of putting some in a baggy and taking them to work, I made the mistake of bringing the whole box. I found my hand in that box quite a few times when I wasn't even hungry....grrrrr!! I have a desk job and pre-op I would snack ALL DAY LONG, especially when I was stressed. Since I've been back to work, I've done really well (with the exception of last week). That was definitely a reality check for me! I know I'm an emotional eater so I called the psychologist who works with my bariatric program and made an appointment. I saw her last Thursday for the first time and I'm going to start seeing her every two weeks. Just hang in there Courtney and try not to beat yourself up over this Jennifer 276/233/145

Oh I can relate too. I find myself going to get peanuts from the vending machine. It is not that I am hungry. I am just looking for something to put in my mouth and chew. It is out of bordom I think, Maybe I am eating my lunch too soon in the day. I don't know but it has got to stop and I too have to get back on the exercise bandwagon. I will not fall back like this again. And to the person that says drink some water it will go away. You are a freak of nature because unless it is an ice cube to chew on forget it. Eileen 254/210/134

OMG i could have written this post~! I had an endo/stricture last tuesday and know exactly what you mean. I'm trying to get back to basics now. Water, protein, walking etc. Best Wishes, Kel

Courtney, I find myself snacking at night but it is usually a fresh tomato or a lemon, sometimes I eat a bowl of asparagus (a whole can is 70 calories and o fat and o sugar). I guess that I am lucky that I do not crave chips and crackers. Good luck! Terri

I must say, "me too." I caught myself last night munching on pork rinds, (so at least it's protien), but still I wasn't hungry. I just wanted to chew. I know when I quit smoking three yrs ago, I ended up replacing the cigs with food. Sometimes I'm tempted to start smoking again just so I won't munch, but I won't. I'm just going to either have to find something else (healthier habit), or break it all together. I might try sugar-free gum. I'm a chicken though, I've always had the habit of swallowing gum and that is one mistake I do not want to make. LUCK AND PRAYERS TO US ALL, Billie

Courtney, I can definitely relate!! I found myself snacking on those quakes little rice cakes when I shouldnt even be eating and have made myself get back into my new routine! I hope things are going better for you now!! Bonnie