Struggling...

Hi, everyone!  Looking for some help from you all...  I've been struggling lately with resisting the holiday sweets/treats that are everywhere these days!  I have been so proud of my ability to stay on track, which has paid off with lots of success losing weight.  I seem to have stalled and even gained a pound this week.  I don't want to fail AGAIN!!!  I know what to do but need some encouragement, kick in the butt, whatever!!!  HELP!  Jean

It helps me to allow myself a little bit - a bite of this or a bite of that, but not EVERYTHING I see.  I try to make choices.  I also remind myself that prior to surgery I would have eaten ALL of everything that crossed my path.  Allow yourself some treats in small amounts and alow yourself to enjoy them.  It has helped me to learn that most naturally thin people usually allow themselves a few treats and that's how they maintain.  If I don't allow any treats, I go off the deep end and have way more than I should.  It's hard this time of year because there are so many temptations.  Just try to keep everything in moderation and keep your proteins & water up.  Hope that helps.

Hi, Renee!  Thanks for responding to my post.  I have been so strict with myself, following my doc/nut's advice until just recently giving in and having candy, cookies, etc.  I just ate 4 peanut butter cookies!!!!  Maybe I went of the deep end like you said because of not allowing myself any treats?  I don't know but I feel awful!  not dumping but feeling angry with myself.   Thanks for your kind words, Jean

I think about children in the world that starve and here my fat self had to be surgically altered to keep my mouth shut < sniffle> Works everytime...  Sounds harsh but right before surgery I felt that way...part of the pre-surgical thoughts.

 

Just remember that how you feel right now feels so much better than that sugary treat tastes. One bite...wont hurt. Hugs

Hi, Linda!  Hey whatever works!  Right?  Thanks, Jean

I do allow myself one taste of anything I want (anything, not EVERYTHING... MAJOR DIFFERENCE!).  And I've learned to "want" only those things that are really special!  Things that I would never have at home, things I haven't had for a long time, things that are once-a-year type treats.  And that one taste is WAY more special than it used to be!  Then, I mentally pat myself on the back for my control. There is a woman here at the Park District that is SO trim and fit, it's DISGUSTING!  But I also love her to bits, and she's always really liked me, too.  She's been SO EXCITED to see me shrink, she can't help herself and hugs me every chance she gets! (a bit overboard, but it's all good  )  So anyway, she calls me "Skinny Minnie", and I slap her with a reality check, that I'll NEVER be as skinny as she is!  We did talk about the treat thing at the Holiday party a couple of weeks ago, and she does exactly what I've learned to do!  Take only a taste of anything you want, just learn to want only the most special treats!!  Seems to work for her!!!

 

Hi Everyone... I'm also having this struggle now. We have treats here everyday during the week for the next two weeks! I'm trying to only taste, little bites, but it's so tempting to eat more. This has been more of a struggle than the 10 days of liquid diet before surgery. This is my two cents worth!!! Help me be strong.....

 

Rose

 

COME TO PNC TONIGHT!!! COME TO PNC TONIGHT!!!  You can do this, Rose... you have transformed yourself into one HOT MAMA in the past year, you don't ever want to go back!  Just think of that next size down at Avenue!  Or better yet, think of kicking Avenue to the CURB, BABY!  Shopping only at the "normal" stores!!!  WEE HA!!! As for the treats at work?  BRING YOUR OWN!  When you're feeling tempted, take something you won't feel guilty about!  Remember your pre-op self?  If you were like me, you were paranoid to eat the goodies, for fear that others were watching everything you put in your mouth.  Well, bring that back!  You look so fabulous now, tell yourself that if you eat CRAP, the people that have been admiring your new shape will be watching you...  hehehe....

 

Thanks Darla....I know I need the group...I think I do need to see everyone tonight.

 

Rose :)

Thanks for your advice!  Jean