Feeling bad...not physically

Hi Friends,      Happy New Year to all!!! Well I got through Thanksgiving and Christmas and did really well with the eating thing.  I did cheat ever so slightly, tasting a little on my plate at both meals and did really well. SO New Years Eve we had dinner at my house and my best friend and her family came over....she made a tray of ziti, we made filet mignon, baked potatoes and green beans......so whats the problem???? First I had about half a cup of a strawberry marguerita(tequilia included), i picked at the filet mignon and that was it....later though I tried some chips and dip, and a little ziti. I don't think I went overboard but I know I shouldn't have eaten that stuff and feel really horrible....mentally. Thanks for listening....                                                            Hugs, Judy

Hi Judy,    I know how you feel.I didn't do anything too terrible either but yesterday I was bored and feeling a bit sorry for myself.After everyone went to bed I ate a handful of my kids chips.Plus I felt like all I did yesterday was eat.Of course it was cheese sticks,grapefruits & all other good stuff and in small amounts but I still felt like I went overboard.I guess we must learn that even when we slip it is no where near the old kinds of slips.And as long as we control it & not let it take us over we'll be fine right.Hugs have a wonderful day & a great new year

Well,, they say knowing/self realization is half the battle.. so you appear to winning..  Good luck on making the right healthy choices and staying the path.  I can't believe at 2 months out you were able to eat or drink any of that.. I know I couldn't have but I know they are getting the newer folks into eating sooner so I guess that is why you were able to eat such things.  I am glad you didn't get sick on any of but please watch the alcohol.. It will catch up with you...  Happy New year!

Judy, Don't beat yourself up and don't allow yourself to fall into your old patterns of thinking of "well here we go again - I messed up...."  You realized your mistake - and that's just it.  IT IS OVER.  And today is new, and no more ziti and no more chips and now it's back to more cheese sticks and lean turkey meat and a protein shake for good measure!  ((wink wink))  The other night (actually, NYE) I had to work and we were a MADHOUSE with lots of critical patients.  I didn't get to pee, let alone heat up my food that I had brought with me....after awhile I HAD to eat...I could feel it....so I had a few pretzels that were out, and then a few crackers.  No, I didn't eat the cookies or candies - but I did eat 2 potato chips.  So no protein, lots of carbs, and some fat to boot.  I started getting all pissed at myself and realized that wasn't worth it.  It didn't kill me - and it did make me stronger. Keep up the good fight and realize you are worth it!!! Enjoy the rest of your day! Pam

Hi Judy, Let me tell you how the surgery helped me.  When I used to go on diets before the surgery I used deprive myself of everything I loved to eat.  I would lose weight, but eventually I would go back to eating everything I missed.  I would  gain the weight back plus even more weight.  Am sure you have done this yourself.  Well eventually I realized that I was only getting bigger ,and bigger, and bigger.  Now that I had the surgery I can eat what I want to and never feel deprived again because I can only eat a bite or two.  Moderation is the key, and without the surgery I could never do that.  Don't get me wrong I do eat healthier, but if I have anything that is Unhealthy I don't feel bad because I can't eat as much of it as i used too, and I still lose weight.  So don't feel bad enjoy yourself and remember everything in Moderation!!!! Melissa

Thanks for all the words of encourgement. I got a scale for Christmas from my husband and it said 251........I haven't been this "little" in over 13 years! So I'm not beating myself up anymore....it has just made me more determined to do better! Thanks again for all of your love and support.                                                             Hugs, Judy