I always wanted to do this blog thing, so I thought this would be a good place to give it a try. I have a lot of thoughts about my life with the band and think writing them out will help me to figure them out. So today I am thinking "What do I want my lapband life to be like? " " Do I want to diet?" " DO I just want to eat less of foods that I like? " Its a big question.

Sticking with healthier food instills better eating habits and helps drop the pounds. Eating normally but in tiny portions is more fun. I am going to have to think about this some more.

A COOKIE STORY

Tonight was parent's night at the school where I teach. They serve refreshments and every year I struggle about whether to join in. Well I decided to stop by for a cookie. Amazement-I was not embarrassed to take it. As I headed to my car, I was eating it in the halls without embarassment. I enjoyed that cookie for 10 minutes, (it was big). When I was done I didn't want another one. This made me feel so happy and so free. I could have one cookie-I could eat it in public and I did not have an urge to eat another because one made me feel full. I don't eat cookies often, but for the first time in my life I felt like I eating like regular people do. It's amazing. :thumbup: