How badly do you want it?

I want it really badly. Most of all I want it now. And I want it forever. Failure is not an option any more once the drastic step to have 85% of one's stomach removed is taken. So with slips and slides along the way, the eye stays on the prize and the first finish line and each successive finish line thereafter because make no mistake here - and I know you know it - perhaps this could have been the last point in your message - it does not end with attaining goal weight. 

You are so very right.  Goal is just the start of the new process.  It  is differenent but it is not over at goal and it will never be over.

Late to the party, but perfect, thought provoking post!! I want it so bad I can taste it! Recognizing that each and every day i must commit to the process again... Some days a breeze, but always always a CHOICE 

A choice to eat lean dense protein, a choice to eat a cucumber when i want carbs, a choice to stay away from high calorie protein bars.....

a choice to get to 100 percent EWL OR a choice to never see it because coffee creamer or a carb or a protein bar in the moment was more important than reaching my goal!! It MUST be a constant, conscious choice to defer immediate gratification for the longer range gratification of wanting the best possible out come!

I got to 215 pounds because i was ( am) an immediate gratification junkie...changing my head is the hardest part!

So well spoken and so very true!

It isnt so much surrendering to the plan but making it and sticking to it. No matter what the cir****tances! Bringing your own food choices if nothing else exists that is on plan.

Thanks for a wonderful, insightful, no bs post!!

christina

/Cheers!