Winter Storm
Hi everyone....I am so sick of winter. Last night we received another 3 inches of snow and the wind is blowing at 15-20 mph making visibility down to almost zero out in the countryside. Tomorrow we can expect more of the same. It seems like this winter has been a long and tedious one for alot of folk in the US. Even those that live in warmer climates have experienced unusually cold weather for their areas. I was thinking today that before WLS I would have been so bored and felt like I was all cooped up and guess what activity I would have been drawn to? Yep, FOOD, FOOD and more FOOD to pass the time away and to ease that restlessness in me. But today I was not feeling well after my Lithotripsy procedure 2 days ago, so I took a nap and then got out my crossword books and did those puzzles for awhile. Yes, that old thought of "What Can I Eat" came across my mind. I'm only 3 months out from my RNY and old thoughts of those bad habits don't go away that easily. My how we need comforting and my comfort was always from food. These times will always be there and I know I will have to fight them even though at this point I am not hungry most of the time but eat only because I need to nourish my body instead of out of boredom. This all sound familiar to all of you? I'm sure it does. I just wanted to share these feelings with you today and hope that all of my good friends here on OFF are safe, warm and happy and to those who are struggling with whatever strife in your lives, I send you Love and understanding.
Sandy
Sandy
You are getting it far worse than we are (Ohio). We have a couple inches of snow expected here tomorrow. I don't mind snow. It is the brutal cold doing me in! Hang in there! Spring WILL come 
Oh I can so associate with your words and feelings. We had snow yesterday, then freezing rain, and strong winds. Hate it. So cold. I am all layered up and that is how I stay warm. I just love, not, wearing two pairs of socks all the time.
The comfort of food is a strong emotion. It is still with me, but the final effect is not there. Can't eat what I could and that is good. Still have some "Stupid Monica Trick" moments, but they do happen less. Hang in there.....you will be feeling stronger as time goes on and the sun comes out and spring arrives.
Monica
The comfort of food is a strong emotion. It is still with me, but the final effect is not there. Can't eat what I could and that is good. Still have some "Stupid Monica Trick" moments, but they do happen less. Hang in there.....you will be feeling stronger as time goes on and the sun comes out and spring arrives.
Monica
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Oh yeah, Sandy, I lived in South Dakota for nearly nine very cold years (especially the last one, the winter of 1996-97, with all the blizzards followed by floods ... sent me packing to Georgia ... then why am I now in Michigan? Wanted to be closer to my family!)
I too understand how difficult it is to be stuck inside ... I was where you are after my knee surgery. Not only was I unable to drive anywhere for four weeks, but there were a couple of those weeks when I was forced to look at snowdrifts outside my window. (Actually, that wasn't so bad ... I knew I didn't have to drive anywhere!) I struggled with this last confinement ... grazed a little too much and was fortunate I didn't gain. I know there are better things to do than eat, but sometimes my mind wanders to food ... and that's when I try to call someone (can't talk and eat at the same time, or shouldn't).
We've been fortunate this month actually, but I hear we're going to get pounded tomorrow. I don't envy you in NoDak at all. Dakota winters are brutal, even in good years. Hang in there, spring is coming (maybe in two months?)
I too understand how difficult it is to be stuck inside ... I was where you are after my knee surgery. Not only was I unable to drive anywhere for four weeks, but there were a couple of those weeks when I was forced to look at snowdrifts outside my window. (Actually, that wasn't so bad ... I knew I didn't have to drive anywhere!) I struggled with this last confinement ... grazed a little too much and was fortunate I didn't gain. I know there are better things to do than eat, but sometimes my mind wanders to food ... and that's when I try to call someone (can't talk and eat at the same time, or shouldn't).
We've been fortunate this month actually, but I hear we're going to get pounded tomorrow. I don't envy you in NoDak at all. Dakota winters are brutal, even in good years. Hang in there, spring is coming (maybe in two months?)
First I hope that you feel much better soon. Kdney stones are just no fun! It is really cold here on Long Island too and we are expecting to get your snow here on Sunday... Yuch! I hate snow and I am not in the mood to shovel any more!
I have made sure to keep lots of healthy snacks in the frig and the pantry closet. Cold weather makes all of us want to snack. I bought some protein snacks from Kay's Naturals. I'm going to have some Crispy Parmesam Protein Chips. Very tasty and they have 10g of protein. Days like this we need a little pampering!
I have made sure to keep lots of healthy snacks in the frig and the pantry closet. Cold weather makes all of us want to snack. I bought some protein snacks from Kay's Naturals. I'm going to have some Crispy Parmesam Protein Chips. Very tasty and they have 10g of protein. Days like this we need a little pampering!
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