I havent given in but I still crave bad foods

 I went to the Dunkin Donuts drive through for an unsweetened ice tea. And I am literally talking myself out of ordering a donut out loud! Just one. Maybe I could eat a piece and it will be ok I know I can only eat a small piece if I try. No No No. After I drive off with my tea Im still a little sad I couldnt get a donut. Last night while racing home to have some dinner I think how easy it would be to swing into Popeyes and order some chicken strips. That cant be too bad right? Its chicken. Thats protein. I may be only able to eat one but thats a good thing right? How bad is that? But deep down I know its bad so I keep on pushing the gas and try to think of what healthy food I will devour once I get in the house. I think if I were truly honest with myself Id admit that the fact that my daughter is home and would see me in my shame as I bring in a Popeyes bag is also a big factor in my decision.

I took my son for a haircut last night and was in the parking lot shared between the barber shop and the pizza place.  The smell of garlic knots was almost intoxicating!  I don't know that we will ever stop craving things - just have the will power to say no to the cravings ...

The key for me is not to let myself get too hungry or go too long without eating.  Yesterday I had a lunch meeting and only had time to grab a quick snack.  By the time the meeting was over with I wanted to eat anything and everything.I had to fight the cravings for a sandwich with the homemade bread I made the night before.  

You didn't give in, and those are the key words. Didn't. Give. In.
You pushed through those difficult moments, and you succeeded in walking away ( or driving ) from those temptations. That is great!!
Yay you!!

That's so very true.

Maybe eat more frequently?

Try to stay FAR away from fast food places--the aromas and everything about the shops is designed to entice you to order and eat! Buy an insulated  travel mug and take it with you everywhere you go.  Making a drink or snack and taking it with you will greatly avoid last minute temptations.  I keep a case of bottled water in the trunk of my car.

Many grocery stores have deli sections where you can get a quick drink and pick up a healthy snack. I even changed grocery stories because my  favorite carries a treat I find VERY hard to resist.  Since I don't know where everything is in the new store, I make myself hunt out only the good things I need. Speeds up shopping and build better shopping habits.

You are doing a great job, actually.  When we had the surgery they didn't operate on our brains, unfortunately.  That is where a huge part of this struggle is going to take place.  There are people that are years and years out and still stay away from certain foods that are triggers.  I am only 16 months out but I wouldn't dare even go within a mile of a donut!  Donuts and cake were my huge downfalls.  I don't keep anything in the house that I am tempted with but you brought up a good point. We can't lock ourselves up in the house and no matter where you go the food creature is going to be on your butt.  You did a good job at talking to the voices in your head (we all do it) because you were working out the new ways we have to retrain our mindset with foods. 

Doesn't mean we can never have foods we loved but right now you are still so new and it's a work in process.  Keep up what you're doing and please don't beat yourself up or think you are weak because you are having these head games going on, because we all do.  Take care, Jane

It isn't that it is bad, it is we're you even HUNGRY for it or just craving it? I really stop and ask myself why I am considering putting something in my mouth. A craving isn't going to control me, but I also want to understand it. And making sure I have appropriate snacks on hand no matter where I am makes a difference.

 

I find food at McD to be DISGUSTING, so guess where I buy my unsweetened tea? You've got it--because no food I would ever eat is there to tempt me. 

It is an absolute joy to know Im not alone thank you all! I definitely need to plan my meals out more.  On both occasions I was hungry. The new full I get after bypass stops my cravings for bad foods. When Im full the choice is simply do I want to be miserable feeling and eventually sick? That is always a no. Its a lot easier to ignore those bright signs and great smells when you know there is absolutely no where to fit it in.

 

thanks again everyone.