Having a hard time cutting back..

Hi everyone.  

I have my sleep study on March 29th, my appointment with Dr.Glazier on April 7th, and my TRIO appointments on April 22nd.

I am trying to cut out things I'm not going to be able to eat, but I'm finding it so hard...

The only exception is carbonation...  as of Tomorrow I'll be 4weeks without drinking any bubbles at all (Anyone who know's me know's that a HUGE change...  not just on the pop side of it.. but I love carbonation...  perrier...  san pellagrino.. anything wtih bubbles in it...)

But everything else I'm in a "Well I know i won't be able to eat that...   so I want to eat it now... all of it...  mmmm foooodd"  

I realize It's all in my head, because there has been a few times where I have stopped and been like.. I'm not hungry... nor do I need this..  and If I am hungry there is a few times i'll grab some veggies instead..

Has anyone else gone thru this?  Any suggestions?  This is a major decision, and I'm 100% sure I want to go thru with it.  but I also want to be successful..

Thanks everyone :D

What time is your appointment with Dr. Glazer. I am there as well on that day at 2:30 pm. 

I THINK...  it's at 10:30am...  I'm not 100% sure.  i'll check when I'm at home and let you know :D  it would be awesome if it was a bit later, we could grab a coffee :D  and NOT eat chocolate.. or pizza...

I too have the same thoughts as you.  I have been trying to work my way away from the things that I know I won;t be able to have and try to find a better alternative, although for some there are none out there.  I keep reading and getting ideas from other people about what they did or tried liked and didn't like.  I have been working on the night time snacking as my day to day eating is not too bad.  I also try to track what I eat to make myself accountable.  I personally did not have an issue giving up carbonated drinks and I have actually been buying again the water flavouring too  I like drinking water so I am okay with that.  Good for you for giving it up.  My issue is chocolate, I can go a while without it then all of a sudden I cannot do without it. I am working on that.  The way I see it is that this time is the work in progress and just being mindful of what you are eating really helps.   Keep trying.  I think you are headed in the right direction. 

I have my surgeon's appointment on April 1st and I'm going through the exact same thing. I don't have any helpful suggestions or insight! I've told myself that starting tomorrow I'm really going to work to get it under control, as I don't want my (I'm assuming) 3 weeks on Optifast to be that much harder..

I've kind of 'shut off' the kitchen at night. After dinner, that's it for me. I have been drinking water and I'll let myself have yogurt or some fruit if I really need it, but for a while there I was going off the rails. Really have to focus on getting back in line.

Good luck to you!

Head hunger will always be with you. You are doing a great job working on this. Find out from your centre if they have any programs to help you. I know TWH has a mindfulness program that has helped me.

Work with your psychologists to get some coping strategies.

Good luck