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A new mindset

OK today is a new day. Instead of thinking of what I cannot have on this diet, I have changed my mind to be grateful for the things I can have. I am able to drink 4 protein shakes that allot me 680 calories a day, more than enough to survive. I am also able to have veggies while some can only have liquids and dream of being able to chew something. I've been drinking tons of water with sugar free wylers shakers (taste much better than crystal lite) and I can have decaffinated tea with splenda. Everytime I think that I am suffering by not being able to eat what I want, I think about Job and all the suffering he endured. There are 40 chapters in the bible detailing Job's suffering in which he didn't know when it would end, yet I know mine will be over in 12 days. I can say its getting better as the days go by, and in combination to the workouts I've had this week, I'm losing 2 pounds per day, so really what do I have to compain about? As a man thinketh, so is he. So I am changing my mind to one of greatefuless for what I can have and knowing it is temporal, and that afterwards a new life awaits. Be blessed!

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LoseIt!

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Awww...I was a Job's Daughter when I was young and I always recall his suffering when I'm faced with trials. It always puts things into perspective for me as well.

Great way to look at things! I remember my two week preop diet. I won't lie, it was harsh. BUT, it was only two weeks. Now I'm 8 months out and feeling groovy. You will be too!! Good luck!

fool4dance

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I like how you think.

Mind if I employ that strategy. I am trying not to grieve for what is no longer but to be mindful of the joys of new accomplishments and discoveries.

chriper

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Thanks Loseit, I am looking to all the bandstars for motivation, and Fool4Dance you can definitely use the strategy but its not mine, it's God's. We should always try to look at the glass half full instead of half empty.

finallyncontrol

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As long as that is your mindset you couldn't ask to be in a better position! It is so powerful and it will be so helpful for now and after you get banded!! I wish you the very best with your journey!

latin_starr

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Love it! that is how i need to start thinking...

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