Challenged Tonite

Tonight, I went out to dinner at Chili's with my sister and her family.  I shared a salad with my sis and things were going fine.  Until...the boys ordered molten lava cakes for dessert.  And, they kept asking me to have some.  I told them I couldn't then sat there and said to myself "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels" over and over again.  It was NOT easy, but I made it through.  Dessert has always been my weakness.  Thanx to all of you for helping me though.  As I sat there, I kept thinking about all the work we all do each and every day to lose weight.  So, without being there, you all were my support! Marilyn

You did GREAT girl.  I can imagine how hard it must have been for you...I am on a pre-op diet and it is about to get the best of me.  You are such a strong person and you did an awesome job handling it!!!  Just think how much easier the second time will be.  God Bless

FANTASTIC!!!  Maybe Beth and Scott can figure out how to make a WLS Friendly version just for you......Looks like future FOOD PORN in the works!!! LOL

Marilyn, I think I can speak for every person on the board when I say: YOU DID GREAT!  WE ARE PROUD OF YOU! And you know what...  it gets easier every time you stay strong and say "no"...  thin does feel great!   Girl you keep up the good work!

Way to go Marilyn! It does get easier, everyday!  I have chronicled here about all the sweets that people bring in when we have dinners at work.  At first it was pure HELL !!!!!!!!  Now it's not so bad!   This last week we had a cook out.  When all the desserts  were brought out, they looked, smelled, and I'm sure tasted delicious.  When my Nemesis came to the table, I was standing there, she said, "Are you going to have any?".  I said no, but she could have my part.  Later in the day, she came to my desk and said it was my fault she was miserable. (She was  laughing)  She said she ate a piece of everything in my honor!  Oh well!  At least I wasn't miserable!  Keep it up, we are all very proud of you!

Marilyn,  Sweets have always been my weakness as well.  I am proud of you for saying NO and sticking to it.   It would not have been worth the taste of one bite to get sick and feel bad about yourself for one minute.   I found that for me, when temptation arises, to have a Sugar Free piece of chocolate in my desk (in a drawer not frequently used) and have it when the risk of me giving in is great.  Then the sweet sensation is satisfied, I don't feel like I gave in to the really bad stuff and I am proud of myself for sticking to the plan. GREAT JOB!!!   You are an inspiration to us all.  Thanks for sharing your weak moments.

Marilyn, you done awesome. I'm with you before surgery I would have joined right in with them. Not so much anymore, if I can get a Oh Yeah Peanut Butter Waffer in a couple times a week I am usually good to go. Glad you done so good and had a great time with family. Cheryl

Thanx everyone.  It was extremely hard.  I really wanted that cake.  I don't feel proud of myself, becuase I wanted it so much.  But, like you say, next time will be easier! Marilyn

Marilyn, I understand exactly where you are coming from.  That dessert and brownies were my absolute all time favorites and I love Chili's and we eat there all the time when we go out (I usually get an order of grilled shrimp and a side order of black beans).  But, what I've started doing when we go out to eat is I carry a piece (just one) of Russell Stover's Sugar Free candy with me.  That way if my husband decides to have dessert and it's really tempting me, I can just pull out my piece of candy and have dessert too.  It has helped me out quite a bit.  Hang in there, as everyone said, it will get easier to say "No Thanks" and you will be so much better for it. By the way, thanks for the clothes you sent.  I got them today and was thrilled.  There were a few things I couldn't wear (too big - YIPPEE), but for the most part, everything was a keeper.  Thanks so much, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your genorosity and thoughtfulness. Wendy

You did so good and we are all very proud of you. Sweets are my weakness too. It is very hard but it is to better your health. Great job !!!!