Ashamed w/ myself...
I have a 90 day window that I have to meet for my Ins. Co. and I met w/ my NUT on 2/17 and it seems like this really weird switch has gone off in my head. I'm going through this period where I'm like I'll never have this food again so I need to eat it now and I know its wrong. I truly am under the belief that once I have the RNY that I don't want to do Carbs or anything else because it will just start the cycle over again that I'm trying to break so why do it again, so I'm like I have to eat it all now because I'll never taste it again. Has anyone else ever experienced this? I have cut out Carbonated drinks and started exercising and don't know w/ me also trying to start a diet if it was just to much for me to do all at once but I've done good on no carbonated drinks and the exercising when I haven't done it in years. Any help here would be appreciated.
Hermit-Crab
on 3/3/10 10:23 pm
on 3/3/10 10:23 pm
Hi, I'm not having surgery but i do the exact same thing every time i am about to start a diet or new eating program. In the time leading up to it i binge on all the foods i won't be able to have later, I've done that plenty of times and never ended up starting the diet lol
I've just decided to start a new non-diet. Basically i am not going to restrict things, because when i tell myself i can't have something... i want it badly! I even start to dream about it until i eventually snap and eat it.
I've cut out the carbonated drinks but i will allow myself a diet lemonade if i want it, switching to drinking lots of water is a huge help. Why don't you try and make subtle healthier choices instead of going on a diet?
Change things slowly so you aren't overwhelmed. You have 90 days, why not phase something out of your diet weekly? For EG: This week you phased out soda, next week work on phasing out white bread or butter, this is easier to get your head around instead of losing everything all at once.
This past week of me trying to eat healthy, when i want to overeat i am trying to overeat on healthy foods. Usually if i overeat i will choose chips, lollies or takeaway, so this is a big change for me.
All the best with it. The exercise is also a very important part so it's great that you have already started. You can do it!
I've just decided to start a new non-diet. Basically i am not going to restrict things, because when i tell myself i can't have something... i want it badly! I even start to dream about it until i eventually snap and eat it.
I've cut out the carbonated drinks but i will allow myself a diet lemonade if i want it, switching to drinking lots of water is a huge help. Why don't you try and make subtle healthier choices instead of going on a diet?
Change things slowly so you aren't overwhelmed. You have 90 days, why not phase something out of your diet weekly? For EG: This week you phased out soda, next week work on phasing out white bread or butter, this is easier to get your head around instead of losing everything all at once.
This past week of me trying to eat healthy, when i want to overeat i am trying to overeat on healthy foods. Usually if i overeat i will choose chips, lollies or takeaway, so this is a big change for me.
All the best with it. The exercise is also a very important part so it's great that you have already started. You can do it!
If you're going through hell, keep going. 
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
Yes, I actually experienced this alot before my surgery when I tried to diet. But honestly, its all mental. I know thats easy to say, but let me give you an example.
Before I went on weigh****chers a few years ago, I would get a double cheeseburger meal from burger king once if not twice a day...obviously this is not a great way to eat, but I loved them. I have an addictive personality by nature, and if I loved a food, I just couldn't get enough of it.
I stuck to weigh****chers, and I didn't go to a fast food place for about 2 weeks (this was really hard for me) before I realized I didn't crave it at all. I haven't eaten there in about 3 years, and I honestly don't miss it.
My surgeon explained something to me, that companies that have 'craveable' food didn't just come up with something tasty that you conveniently like. They have food scientists that have figured out the correct ratio of fat/sugar/carbs that makes our brains trigger it. This helped me to overcome some of my food cravings.
I think it will be a good idea to attempt getting ready for your life after surgery, and the diet that comes with it. It will definitely help to go through that now then the surgery and the diet all at once. It will be hard for a few weeks, but just plan everything in advance and stick too it, and you'll do it. Just don't forget that dieting isn't an 'all or nothing' type deal, if you cheat at lunch, you can still get back on track at dinner.
Good luck!
Before I went on weigh****chers a few years ago, I would get a double cheeseburger meal from burger king once if not twice a day...obviously this is not a great way to eat, but I loved them. I have an addictive personality by nature, and if I loved a food, I just couldn't get enough of it.
I stuck to weigh****chers, and I didn't go to a fast food place for about 2 weeks (this was really hard for me) before I realized I didn't crave it at all. I haven't eaten there in about 3 years, and I honestly don't miss it.
My surgeon explained something to me, that companies that have 'craveable' food didn't just come up with something tasty that you conveniently like. They have food scientists that have figured out the correct ratio of fat/sugar/carbs that makes our brains trigger it. This helped me to overcome some of my food cravings.
I think it will be a good idea to attempt getting ready for your life after surgery, and the diet that comes with it. It will definitely help to go through that now then the surgery and the diet all at once. It will be hard for a few weeks, but just plan everything in advance and stick too it, and you'll do it. Just don't forget that dieting isn't an 'all or nothing' type deal, if you cheat at lunch, you can still get back on track at dinner.
Good luck!
I completely understand. After I met with my nutritionist I did ok trying to change my eating habits and following the guidelines she gave me: No soda If I drink juice, dilute it with water. Replace one meal with protein drink and drink one as a snack, eat proteins first and limit carbs etc... but for about the past week and a half I have been going crazy, sneaking foods that are bad for me. I have been eating McDonald's and just about every other fast food place in my area cookies, candy bars and too much bad stuff. I feel terrible and keep telling myself I am going to start back tomorrow, which never comes. The bright side is that I got a gym membership and have committed to going after work which has been working out, although sometimes I go and just sit out side watching all the skinny people go in... this still counts though, right?
Understandable. We all have our demons - that little voice saying, "You'll never..." In my case, I have to realize that I am not a perfect person - to forgive myself when I falter - pick myself up & start over.
I backed out of the bypass program about five years ago, but took a good, long look at myself - "Self, you really haven't made any progress..." And after a first attempt, made it to the semminar on my second attempt. In the meantime, I know I will be seeing the nutritionist in May 2010, so I might as well adopt better habits until then.
The old saying, "One day at a time" is really a good way to approach life. Here is another, "It takes three weeks to make or break a habit (good or bad)." If you can make it past the first two weeks of behavior modification, you have a really good chance of succeeding. So, when I work on changing my behavior, I restart the clock as needed. Yup, I make a great coach - but I also have slips, so where's my coach?!
Giving up fast food is the best thing for any breathing body! I was already good abou****ching the calories & fat when I did induldge, but none is ALWAYS better. Giving up soda -- BIG STEP for many, but try real water. I find I am really turned off by sweeteners (beit Stevia, Splenda, or the Pink Stuff), and usually indulge in flavored sparkling waters -- non-sweetened. My tea & water consumption is way up.
Physical activity - of any kind - helps TONS (no pun intended). I had started swimming last March (2009), but had a break for a couple of months due to an auto ac****nt. As soon as I could, I have continued swimming - and making new goals. I started with working toward 40 laps, then came 60, then the big 72 (one mile!), now it is 100 laps, consistently (only did it a couple of times). 108 laps (in a 25 meter pool) is a mile and a half - THAT is my new goal. Due to a bum leg, I cannot walk the distance I used to - so I turned to swimming.
It is NEVER easy to escape the little voices in our heads - if it was, the diet industry would be non-existant. If you really need a Taco Bell Gordita (used to be my crave), then buy ONE. Then, when you eat it, you may find it really isn't that big of a deal. Try eating just the meat & lettuce. Or in my case, just add hot sauce to some lettuce with steak strips - no extras (sour cream, etc.) You may just as happy.
Admitting how much I currently weigh is tough. It was tough two years ago, it is even worse, now. Do I let it stop me from living? Just a little. I have to put my big girl pants on, and do "it" for myself. Try to think of your body like your child -- "Would you feed your kid THAT?" It helps me put it in perspective ;)
As you can see, YOU aren't the ONLY ONE! Stay Positive!
B : )~
I backed out of the bypass program about five years ago, but took a good, long look at myself - "Self, you really haven't made any progress..." And after a first attempt, made it to the semminar on my second attempt. In the meantime, I know I will be seeing the nutritionist in May 2010, so I might as well adopt better habits until then.
The old saying, "One day at a time" is really a good way to approach life. Here is another, "It takes three weeks to make or break a habit (good or bad)." If you can make it past the first two weeks of behavior modification, you have a really good chance of succeeding. So, when I work on changing my behavior, I restart the clock as needed. Yup, I make a great coach - but I also have slips, so where's my coach?!
Giving up fast food is the best thing for any breathing body! I was already good abou****ching the calories & fat when I did induldge, but none is ALWAYS better. Giving up soda -- BIG STEP for many, but try real water. I find I am really turned off by sweeteners (beit Stevia, Splenda, or the Pink Stuff), and usually indulge in flavored sparkling waters -- non-sweetened. My tea & water consumption is way up.
Physical activity - of any kind - helps TONS (no pun intended). I had started swimming last March (2009), but had a break for a couple of months due to an auto ac****nt. As soon as I could, I have continued swimming - and making new goals. I started with working toward 40 laps, then came 60, then the big 72 (one mile!), now it is 100 laps, consistently (only did it a couple of times). 108 laps (in a 25 meter pool) is a mile and a half - THAT is my new goal. Due to a bum leg, I cannot walk the distance I used to - so I turned to swimming.
It is NEVER easy to escape the little voices in our heads - if it was, the diet industry would be non-existant. If you really need a Taco Bell Gordita (used to be my crave), then buy ONE. Then, when you eat it, you may find it really isn't that big of a deal. Try eating just the meat & lettuce. Or in my case, just add hot sauce to some lettuce with steak strips - no extras (sour cream, etc.) You may just as happy.
Admitting how much I currently weigh is tough. It was tough two years ago, it is even worse, now. Do I let it stop me from living? Just a little. I have to put my big girl pants on, and do "it" for myself. Try to think of your body like your child -- "Would you feed your kid THAT?" It helps me put it in perspective ;)
As you can see, YOU aren't the ONLY ONE! Stay Positive!
B : )~
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