I went out for lunch with a friend from work today (maybe the second or third time since having my surgery in October). We go to our old stomping grounds, the Irish Pub of all places, where I would always get their signature burger smothered in fried onions, cheese and bacon along with a nice size helping of steak fries.

When I walked in, all I could smell was the fries and couldn't wait to order. The waitress comes to take our orders and without even thinking I said, "I'll have the chili please." WHAT?!? Was that MY voice?!?! Ordering chili at the best burger joint in Philly? AND NO FRIES?!?!?

AND WALKING OUT WITH WHAT I COULDN'T FINISH?!?

I think my band is starting to work with me now. I know now that it's not about being so tight I can't eat, it's about ME working with IT to make healthier choices while still being able to enjoy my food (which if I slow my butt down, I will be able to do LOL).

I never in a bazillion years would ever walk away from a burger or fries. For those having weak moments and wondering how in the hell they are going to do this, believe me, it truly is a day by day thing and before you know it, you will slowly see the lifestyle changes if you stay committed to working along with your band (once the freaking thing starts working with you :smile2:)

On the way back to the office, I walked by that dreadful store that sells nothing but mirrors and lines them up along the sidewalk and as I passed them, I actually was happy to look at that reflection. Just having a very good bandster day and wanted to share, since I am known to do my share of complaining about it!!!

What a chili story and a Non scale victory X 2!!!! Ordering what was good for you and enjoying yourself in the mirrors.......Good for you!!!!

Mimi

I am so proud of you, congratulations! Now get in the bathroom with your cell phone and take some pictures like the rest of us!

I am so proud of you, congratulations! Now get in the bathroom with your cell phone and take some pictures like the rest of us!

OMG, I just totally spit out my Water laughing from your post. Thanks for making me chuckle Leigha

I loved your post. This is what we are all working toward. Congrats!

Awesome! What a great day!

You go girl!!

Good for you...

Thats Great!!!

That is so great, juliansmom!! You don't even know how much hope that gives me. I've only had one fill so far, but I was thinking the exact same thing the other day. This is not about me getting so tight and having so much restriction that I can't eat at all, but should be used more like a tool to help me consciously make those better choices and to work with the band, not just the band doing all the work. I don't want to be so tight that I'm so paranoid to eat anything and I don't want to completely lose that joy that eating great food brings to my life. I so love your philosophy and your take on things. You're doing an amazing job and are such an inspiration to us all!!!

Leigha, that has got to be the best post I've ever read on this entire website!!!! Seriously made me laugh out loud (LOL)....literally!!!

Thanks for the encouragement and the motivation ladies!!! We can do this!!!:smile2:

Thats Awsome!!! Congrats!!