Psychologist (Dr. Randall) Dilemma

I return for my 3rd visit with Dr. Randall on Thursday and I'm having a hard time trying to find out what I'm going to talk about after reading the book, Emotional Eating. I didn't think I was depressed but at times I believe that I have been just enough to eat,eat,eat until I am stuffed. I also found out from reading the book why I eat, especially candy, around the holidays. All those memories of childhood and my mom rewarding us with candy bars, etc. Now my big challenge is how am I going to change those habits to make this surgery a great success?

You might try changing your thinking on "Rewards"...once you have this surgery and the inches melt off you.... your mind set changes. I now see my "Rewards" as my knees feels so much better, I am able to have great mobility and the mirror is showing a much thinner me! There are times you get the "Mental Muchies"...however for me all I need to think about is one time that a food item didn't agree with me and the pain and that is all the reminder I need to stick to my healthy eating. Best of times in your Journey! Marianne

I've also changed my reward system. Instead of spending money on candy and snacks I use it to treat myself to new scrapbooking items or if you like jewerly buy new pair of earings or necklace. Whatever you consider a treat for you. Reward yourself for doing well without using food.

Yes, yes! Those are great ideas and I don't think I will have any problem with non-food rewards. Strange how I don't reward my 10 year old with food but with other non-food items but did that for years to myself. I guess that's why I have to go the psychologist first to change my way of thinking. I've got to get in the mode of rewarding myself and being proud of my accomplishments. I've also discovered that I've been too hard on myself over the years due to lack of self esteem. Watch out world here comes the NEW me!!!

My latest 'reward' was a pair of size 10 jeans. Sweeter than any candy ever could be!!

Like SHerri I plan on reward myself with new smaller clothes. I haven't decided what to get for myself once i hit 300 but im thinking it should be something good!

Darrah... When I got below 300, I got me a nice sexy gown & robe set...that I wore one time! LOL! But oh what a one time! Sherri