I do NOT trust "the hungry me".
After reading a lot of the OH forums and watching some amazing videos on YouTube I now truly understand that WLS is a fantastic tool that helps people that wants to help themselves. What I also have realized is that this is for me more then just the WLS – I need to figure out why I eat too much and the wrong stuff and what will happen when I physically can not do that anymore. I know about the danger of cross addiction, but I also know I need to fix this thing in my head so that the tool will help me get to where I want to be for the rest of my life.
I will see the physiologist for the first time for evaluation in 2 weeks - I know I will take full advantage of that because I do NOT trust “the hungry me".
I need to figure this out because I can talk myself into anything that includes food (I lie and deceive myself) – I need to be able to TRUST “the hungry me".
What are some ways you have conquered this or even work on this on a daily basis to not eat yourself back to the unhealthy you?
One thing I did for me, to be sure I remember, respect and honor my tool for the rest of my life, was to get a tiny little tattoo on my right hand - the one I feed myself with. A butterfly, to represent my metamorphosis from a morbidly obese person to a healthy person. She's not perfect, she's allowed fritos and hot tamales and other evil things to enter my mouth, but she's always there to remind me. And I look to her often to remind me of what I did to myself in the name of getting healthy and living longer.
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
on 8/27/10 4:27 am - Clear Lake, MN
Well to answer your question, everyday I try do eat well, exercise, etc....It comes down to willpower and desire, I try to remind myself who I used to be, and how I want to be around for my children and there children, etc.....Plus being able to walk/run, bike ride, workout and not feel like I'm going to die or hurt myself.....
So everyday I look at the postives in my life.....I'm not perfect, I have bad days here and there, make bad choices, but I'm human.....I had gained 20 pounds back, now I've lost 10-12 depending on the day.....Not only eating right but EXERCISE is key, for me at least.....I only lose when exercise is in my life.....So 3 times a week I workout and 2 times a week I either go for a bike ride or a 5K walk.....I feel that I can keep that up life long.......Your body gets used to whatever exercise you do, so don't go gung ho, and then realize it's too much, Do something that will work for you life long......
I rambled on......Hope that helps a little.....Kelly
When I did my pre-surgery weight loss and consuming under 800 calories, I found that I was less physically hungry than when I was eating 2000+ calories. Conversely, now that I am eating 1500 calories, I am less "satisfied than when I was eating smaller portions.
So the deal is that you are entering a diet and weight loss program, with a tool that will help you make better decision, but will also complicate your choices. With the tool you have an 80% chance to be successful vs a 5% chance (over a five year measuring period).
Use this time to get your mind on the same team as your post surgery body will be.
It won't be any easier later, but at least you will be fighting this battle at a much heathier place.
