odetteNYC

I had a bad eating day i feel like today.... does anybody fear so much about gaining their weight back? I feel like i worry about it to much. I do not ever want to be that fat man again I was so un happy, I just need to relaz. Anyways when it gets hard I just look at these pics. Hope it helps some one else out..

Excuse me? Can you repeat that please lol jk

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Lmmfao !!!

Poooooop!!! I just had to get that out there (no pun intended). I'm 1 month post op on Monday and so it's such a welcome occurrence.
Apologies for the interruption, please carry on...

Lol pepsi is verrry nasty!!! Ok you win soda,soda,soda lol no pop though lol.

Ok fattie let's get this right.. Pepsi is not "soda" or "pop" it's a bottle of nasty!
Oh and SODA! SODA! SODA! SODA! SODA!
As in soda Water

How's this one ! I would hope that's my 4 year old didn't finish her food so that I could eat it!!

I wish !!! I don't have any sleeved friends but you.

For my self I have figured that if Im at home all day I want to eat all the time(doesnt matter what it is either) , but when I am out of the house it is easier. I dont work husband wants me at home so its hard being there. Shoot you can only clean the house so many times a day and then your left with the tv or computer and thats my boring time. I always want to eat when Im bored.

I like your name . That's me !!! :-)

My name is Odette and I'm a food addict right about now I wanna have some Mexican food!

Yeah, I used to wake up in the middle of the night to eat. Sheesh! Thank goodness that is one bad habit that I have managed to totally kick to the curb.
It's really important to have a game plan and healthy food you enjoy in the house. I moved hubby's Snacks to a different cupboard and tell myself that is his private cupboard. For myself, I have fruit, teas, sugar free apple cider, cut up veggies and yogurt dip, low fat cheese and lunch meat for snacking.
As far as meals, that is tough too when family is eating fatty and you are not. I remind myself I want to be alive to see the great grandkids and I want to model a healthy weight and lifestyle for the kids in my life.
Quitting smoking years ago has been helpful. I reuse some of the tactics for when I wanted a cigarette for when I want junk food. And I am seeing that like a muscle, willpower gets easier the more you exercise it. Not that it is easy, but it is EASIER at least.
And it's also important to have fun and nice things for you. Even a new hair clip, lipstick. Whatever! Esp. things that Celebrate your new, smaller size.

My name is Odette and I'm a food addict right about now I wanna have some Mexican food!

Thanks Molly !!! I needed that from you !!!

I wrote this on another thread about "always thinking of food" but it fits here also...
Yes I think it's disconcerting to be thinking about food still. And as you know I still do. Having this surgery has you thinking about it naturally because of the timing and amounts of food figure into your daily life even more now.
But as a food addict, it's more than just timing and measuring of food that consume me at times. I still, even though I don't... think about eating all the time. Is it because I have a tendency to have obsessive thoughts and actions
(OCD diagnosed and runs in my family)
I've thought about the oral fixation I have too, I mean literally oral! it's my mouth, I feel the "need"
To have something in there (no wise ass joke men please) at all waking moments.
Like I said on the other thread... I still go to bed thinking about food and wake up thinking about food.
Am I destined to fail? Depends on what I do with it. My eyes are wide open and I will continue to learn about my complicated self.
As always my name is Laura and I am a food addict and a work in progress.

I struggle with this sometimes too. My boyfriend will sometimes bring home fried chicken and hot chips etc. I have a few things I like to keep handy for these occasions that are quick and easy such as:
1. Can if tuna in olive oil blend, really delicious and healthy
2. Frozen steam fresh veggie bags. They only take 2 mins in the microwave and I add herbs and lemon juice and they are tasty.
3. Half a slice of bread with shaved chicken or ham
Anything that's quick and easy but still relatively healthy will help you out in these situations. Don't forget to treat yourself too. If I'm craving something I will get a scone. They are small enough that I can finish a whole one, they are really yummy and they are 300cal.
Don't worry if you have bad food sometimes but try to have 80% of your meals healthy.

Let me start off saying 98% of us are food addicts. We love the way it smells the taste it consistentcy and so on. We wouldnt be here if we didnt. You will find away to get through this like you said. We are all here for support of one another that what makes this the best forum I have joined since surgery. We are here for you.

It doesn't work for me either.. it may for some but I know myself and its just better to stay the course. There are several schools of thoughts here and I admire those who can eat anything but just smaller amounts. But truthfully certain foods are just triggers to me. Maybe one day I can... I don't know...
But not now. And the fact of the matter feeling healthy right now is top priority.
I think about being off of my meds and being able to keep up with my family.
Eye on the prize girlie! Easier said than done somedays but we got to keep fighting for it

Thank you so much for the great tips . I know ppl on here sometimes are afraid to admit and say things but I just needed to get it off my chest and be honest with myself !!
I totally feel like a addict food being the drug ! Everyone is eating and your just there like a painting on the wall staring !!

Thanks Molly !!! I needed that from you !!!