Very upsetting...
I am new actually, Thank you for the wonderful advice! I never really knew what was considered a large amount of sugar, but the 2g guideline thing is something I definiately will be doing. I actually just got a bunch of those suger free crystal lights to add some flavor without the sugar too.
I am very ready to do this, I guess I had jsut thought it wouldnt be as drastic as it needs to be. BUT! I am very ready to start being a better me. I am absolutely going to look into that book, and thank you thank you thank you!
I am very ready to do this, I guess I had jsut thought it wouldnt be as drastic as it needs to be. BUT! I am very ready to start being a better me. I am absolutely going to look into that book, and thank you thank you thank you!
You are welcome, welcome, welcome!
You can do this - it's just a matter of recognizing that the cost of remaining obese is one of deprivation - you are depriving yourself of so much of life's enjoyment as long as you continue to be obese. The change in your life from this will be drastic - but not one of deprivation any longer. You will be startled at the surprising forms your new life will take - and the new things you will be able to do, experience, and enjoy as the weight comes off. (and trust me, that's an understatement) The majority of us realize that we are enjoying food MORE post-surgery, because we eat so much less of it but eat it slowly, so we savor it. And when you can only fit a small amount in, you tend to be much more careful about how you choose what you eat. And the "detox" process and all the changes in your body after surgery also tend to change your tastes - foods that you used to love may not be quite so attractive, and foods that you never would touch suddenly become yummy. It's an odd process, but fun!
The more you can psych yourself into acting like a post-surg PRE-surgery, the easier your journey is likely to be.
So welcome to the fold, ask questions, come out to support groups if you can (there's one tomorrow at Barix in Langhorne - 11 - 1:30 - free and open to everyone) and immerse yourself in your new life! If you do come out tomorrow, make sure you introduce yourself to me - many of us will likely be there.
Karen
You can do this - it's just a matter of recognizing that the cost of remaining obese is one of deprivation - you are depriving yourself of so much of life's enjoyment as long as you continue to be obese. The change in your life from this will be drastic - but not one of deprivation any longer. You will be startled at the surprising forms your new life will take - and the new things you will be able to do, experience, and enjoy as the weight comes off. (and trust me, that's an understatement) The majority of us realize that we are enjoying food MORE post-surgery, because we eat so much less of it but eat it slowly, so we savor it. And when you can only fit a small amount in, you tend to be much more careful about how you choose what you eat. And the "detox" process and all the changes in your body after surgery also tend to change your tastes - foods that you used to love may not be quite so attractive, and foods that you never would touch suddenly become yummy. It's an odd process, but fun!
The more you can psych yourself into acting like a post-surg PRE-surgery, the easier your journey is likely to be.
So welcome to the fold, ask questions, come out to support groups if you can (there's one tomorrow at Barix in Langhorne - 11 - 1:30 - free and open to everyone) and immerse yourself in your new life! If you do come out tomorrow, make sure you introduce yourself to me - many of us will likely be there.
Karen
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