HI everyone,

I am new to this site and am finding it wonderful - i am from australia and not sure if there are any other australians on here. Just wondering how everyone else is going with learning to eat smaller meals - i know my eating problem is that I enjoy big meals...i guess its just a matter of learning new habits over time.....just thought i would touch base with everyone else on this....

I am still on liquids, that is yogurt, Soup and Protein shakes. So far I am doing really well at eating a little at a time. But I suspect that my resolve may be aided by the fact that none of the three are particular triggers for me or hold my interest at all really.

Once I start eating more of the foods that I really enjoy, then this will start to get trickier.

But so far, so good.

Before the band I had a hard time limiting my portion sizes. I don't know what changed because it was a long time before I felt any restriction, but from the very beginning I measured everything out and put it on my small salad plate and accepted that was all I was going to have.

Mind over matter mostly. This does take a lot of mental effort too. It is definitely a learning process. Take it slow and listen to yourself and your body!

once I went to the seminar I started eating less, logging everything I ate, drinking Water like crazy. I was determined to not fail.

I measure and weigh everything. I never guess. I have started to plan my foods for the first time ever. I think about Protein 1st, haven't had any ground beef since August. I have been experimenting with spices and eat a more varied supply of meats. So far I am having fun looking for new recipes.

yesterday was a very stressful day and I ate a oatmeal raisin cookie and a too many carbs. The first thought that came to my mind was that I had failed. I felt like I should just eat whatever else I wanted. Luckily I snapped out of it after I logged all the stuff I ate. Yes, I did not like what I saw in the food log but it was one day, one error. Today was a good day, I feel back on track.

I hope that I can keep thinking this way forever. I want to be healthy for the rest of my life.

Everyone has those days! You have not failed you have worked through a challenge, move onward!

Its hard. I have lost the weight and kept it off for almost five years and for the past ix months ive been pushing down more food than my band really allows for, i just stopped listening to my body. Id had a complete unfill for nine months whilst i underwent cancer treatment.

Now i have developed a pouch dilation, so minor my surgeon doesnt even want to fo anything about it but it scared me! I started listening again anf have effortlessly halved my intake. The hard part is cutting out the bikkies and nuts between meals, big coffees etc. I have gained but got so thin during treatment that its. Good thing Healthwise - my bmi is still only 21 but i know the gain has been due to overeating.

Its just something you have to remain aware of, the health og your band depends on it. You need to listen hard to your body and stop before youre really full.

keep up the good work. hope you have been able to stick to your regime. remember not to lose hope even if you slip. good luck!