Is it just me or is anyone else having a hard time with food these days. It seems like I am never fully content with what I have ate. I am hungry when I shouldn't be, I started stepn up on exercise because I am always putting in food. The scale is still within my 5 pound range but Lord knows food is still always on my mind! WHY! Keep telling myself nothing tastes as good as thin feels.....over and over again! Am I alone in this boat? What are others doing to aviod this or how do you deal with it, without giving into the urges? Thanks everyone and hope everyone has a safe and blessed Thanksgiving! Hugs, Jenni

This lady on the over 50s board put my before/current pics on my signature here, can you see a difference in the photos?

Meghan..so glad you stopped in to talk with the old gang! Yes, we all struggle..I don't care who you are. This surgery wasn't on our brains so we need to take control when we feel ourselves slipping. Do not bash yourself..you are making the right choices now and I know I struggle with making the right choices too. Everyone does! I know that having my protein shake in the morning really helps and I even do one at night to help curb the munchies I seem to get in the evening now. And I keep a large insulated jug with water flavored with DaVinci SF syrup like caramel or Khalua and that really helps. Keep a food journal at fitday.com or whatever place you like online. I know some like sparkspeople I think that is what it is....but just do it one thing at a time. You did great losing the five pounds and getting out of the house and doing the ecercise will really help with the munchies. Buy the food that is good for you since you do not have to buy for non-WLS people. Spend money on good food for you. You can do this!! I will be praying for you Meghan and can't wait to hear the progress you are going to make. Love in Christ, Joan M

Yahoo Jennifer!!!!! Good for you! I know you feel so happy at that change in the scale! Long time no see...Joan M

Happy THanksgiving to you to Becky. Boy do I know about temptations......LOL. I am doing the BIG thanksgiving dinner at my house this year, tons of company, and TONS of food..... Again Happy Thanksgiving to you .