1. What types of food did you eat this week? 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 4. What was your biggest challenge? 5. You had to have a WOW moment by now, what's your favorite? *Fun bonus question: Do you have/plan to get that little black dress for New Years? Have a great weekend, all! Amber

Great job Jan....it is a great feeling when you get to that point...I can't wait until I hit that mark....I have 12 more pounds and then I am there....keep up the great work...

Hi Shelly, Hey, thanks for the reality check . VERY WELL SAID! I definitely have to keep those things that you pointed out in mind. I definitely lose sight of whats important when it comes to my journey sometimes. "You are learning and accepting new eating habits and getting your emotions, social situations, etc. in check all at the same time." The above quote really helps my thought process because it is so true and I definitely have not taken this into consideration at all. I'm just so focused on getting to where I want to be that I lose my focus...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I am to concerned about the social situations. I've never been one to worry about things like that NO MATTER WHAT! But this time things are very different and my attitude has changed. I don't want to feel like the spectacle (it's weird because anybody that knows me know that I have never been one to care about what others think about what I do, when I do it, how I do it etc), I'm also fearing x-mas because we will be out of town visiting relatives. But the good thing is, I am preparing a little better for that. I have ordered somethings I can eat in a pinch that are more appropriate eating items. Sorry to go on but you too, gave me something to really think about. Thanks a bunch for responding! Have a great night, ~~~Triple C.~~~

Hi Mariah (I love your name ), Thanks for taking the time to respond to my post. I like the 3 bite rule. I haven't been depriving myself to this point (well at least I don't think so *L*), I probably eat way more liberally then most. My menu might scare some that are the same amount post-op as I am and those post-op before me . So far so good thus far. I think the guilt derived mostly from my lacks attitude those days. Only thing is my guilt is probably hindering me more then helping me. And then maybe not, I don't know but you do bring up an interesting point about keeping the guilt in the forefront, if you will. I think I just have to find balance with that issue just as I do with this entire journey. I found over the 5 days of lacks attitude, I'd feel guilty, get depress and continue to make bad choices. I feel like if I'm doing everything "correct" I'm on top of my game sort of. I know this is something I have to work on because we don't live in a perfect world and things will come up to prevent me from making the best choice that I can. I think after spelling it out here, I probably just blew things out of porportion in my head and became slightly overwhelmed. I've made not so great choices before I just think it was the length of time that was scary to me. It was like I was losing control and I didn't like that idea at all. Losing control for me represents failing. This truly has taught me something about myself and I definitely have this as a learning experience. Thanks again for your kind words, I really need to have someone who understands to talk this through with me so that I can make since of everything. Have a great night, ~~~Triple C.~~~

Triple C, I know in the past I would let myself eat and eat and eat...I would be so sick that night from overeating. Thing was I never felt guilty. This yr I feared TG dinner but it went off like a charm. I didnt give myself permission to overeat I listened to my pouch and stopped before I was miserable. As for the quilt u are feeling....I would say keep it coming. It might be what helped u get back on track....for yrs I would diet and cheat once and then not diet again for months...I thought once I cheated.....I had failed. Im so poud of you that u were able to regain control of your eating and get back on track. If u didnt feel quilty u might not have gotten your control back... I hope u continue to make good choices without totally depriving yourself. I will tell u one trick I have learned. If I feel I just have to have something sinful. I will only let meyself have 3 bites of it and never more. I take the time to actually taste it....let it linger in my mouth. Most of the time it is never as good as I remembered it being. Back then I ate so fast I never really tasted anything. I think I ate for the fullness and the sugar high. I know I kinda rambled on but I hope this helps you. Im just glad u are back on your program now. Thats a huge step...Most ppl never get that far. Mariah