Update on Shrink visit etc

Well, first off, so far so good. This week I've started really watching what I eat, and since Monday I've lost 5 pounds. My goal is to drop 50 by May 3, and working with my surgery instead of around it, it should happen. No more booze except for the occasional social treat, and a visit to Curves gym every other day. I went to a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders and addictions and I've only done the intake interview so next week will be a real session. When I lose the 50 pounds my treat is a new Louis Vuitton handbag. I remember when I first had the surgery I swore my treat after losing 100lbs was going to be diamond earrings, so I got those. But, so far so, good.....just need to stick with it. They are bringing in lunch today for work and I know it's from a pizza place around here that has the fattiest most wonderful pizza ever and I can only stomach a half a slice. It's way not on my food plan and I am battling with myself as to whether I should have a slice or go get something rational. -=db=-

So... have to say what I think... hope you don't mind... but maybe you can discuss your goal with the psychologist... I don't know much, but 25 pounds per month doesn't sound very realistic... just something to think about...  Good luck to you!  Remember... love YOURSELF and the rest will follow! ;-) Angie

I know it doesn't sound realistic, but it's what I'm shooting for. I am going diving the first week in may and I want to be much thinner than I am now. I've already lost 5lbs since Monday sticking to a healthy eating plan. I am not eating anything but lean meats, veggies, and fruits and taking my vitamins. If I keep my eye on the prize I'll do it. I guess I keep thinking about what it was like right after surgery, I really lost it fast. Much faster than a couple of friends who had it done as well. I am not going to beat myself up if I only lose 30 pounds by then, or even 20. I'll be still jumping for joy. I am jumping for joy right now at a 5 pound loss! -=db=-

Well, as long as you jump for joy with whatever you accomplish, I'll jump for joy right with ya! ;-) My goal is half or yours in twice the time... and sometimes it doesn't look too good for me... ack! But I know why... I gotta keep the calories down and the exercise up...  Which I will, because I sure as heck want to be jumping for joy too! :-) Good luck to us! Angie

Last night I wanted to eat cookie dough so bad. So I had a slice of cheddar cheese instead. I don't even have cookie dough in the house, or anything to make a martini with, or any candy, baked goods. But I am on a continuous snack trek to the pantry and fridge only to see the same old non-yummy things. Oh well. -=db=-

I use baby carrots when I really really feel like snacking... 10 of those are only 57 calories and fill me up nicely... that works for me :-) 

I eat Edamame, lots of protein and they taste good. -=db=-

That's good news !  Now, stay away from that pizza & get rid of 5 more I hope to lose about that much too so you're not alone. I haven't set a time frame tho...I wish 10-15 a month. Just doesn't want to come off fast enough for me! Take care!

Yeah... this time around it won't be so fast... that's why I keep telling myself and anyone who'll listen... PATIENCE, PERSEVERANCE, DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION... Gotta keep reminding myself to be PATIENT... it's hard, but it's what will get me there... :-) Angie

I loved that 15 pound a week routine back in '04! Oh, those were the days. Maybe we need this reality check though. -=db=-