Everywhere I turn I see food todayx in and out burgers with French fries. Papa johns pizza....,I want some so bad.... Its like a constant calling in my head. Ridiculous. I'm not all that hungry. Haven't eaten much today either. But its because its there... I want it because its available to me. Kind of a nightmare. Make it go away!

Ugh, I feel for you. That was me yesterday. It was a food type of day yesterday. I am so ashamed to say, that it did win a few times, my intake was higher than it should have been. Today was better, not perfect but better. Its also that time of the month for me.. not happy! But I know it will go away and all will be ok again.

Just hang in there... we all have days!

That is why losing weight is so hard compared to other types of addictions. E.G if you are a drug addict you are not surrounded by drugs you have to make plans to see your dealer, if you smoke you can give them up cold turkey but with food it is everywhere and you cannot ignore it completely , you need to eat to survive. I am sure people who have never struggled with their weight do not understand how hard it can be.

It's the worst, isn't it? If people could hear the conversations I have in my head every single day they would think i'm crazy. I may not give in to my cravings (don't think I am ready to indulge in moderation yet) but i am always aware of the yummy foods around me. I will stand in the grocery store aisle for 5 minutes holding an item that isn't healthy, debating whether or not to buy it. And going into a restaurant I used to love is like going into battle. LOL! I am grateful to have these boards where people understand what it's like to struggle with this.

Wow! You nailed it! I could smell the pizza yesterday. I finally went into our break room and put it in the fridge because I was caving into it quickly. I had to get it out of sight and out of mind. Most of the time I'm ok. I have given up bread and bread like items. So pizza is a big no no for me. I still consume carbs, Quinoa, and occasionally cous cous.I just eat a lot of protein and veggies. Bread items don't go down easily for me. And I'm not going to force something if its not a necessity.

Sometimes I talk to myself, ”no Meg, you don't need that.” An internal argument over food. Its ridiculous. I'm actually ashamed of myself. That I allow food to be that important to me. That it had that kind of role in my life. But I guess that's why I look the way I do and got to the weight I was at. Never again! Progress, progress, progress.

_{Smelling it works for me. I have been banded for 7 years and going some places are sheer torture still. But I have learned, if I can just take a good whiff of it, I am satisfied. Coke and Pepsi too. I just smell them (yes I get funny looks sometimes..lol) They aren't worth consuming and being skinny is much better. Good luck! You aren't in this alone...we are ALL there!}

Everywhere I turn I see food todayx in and out burgers with French fries. Papa johns pizza....,I want some so bad.... Its like a constant calling in my head. Ridiculous. I'm not all that hungry. Haven't eaten much today either. But its because its there... I want it because its available to me. Kind of a nightmare. Make it go away!

sounds like head hunger. (what i think it is w/me also). i just keep telling myself, i do not need that as i ate that in the past and look where it got me, to needing WLS. no more.

keep up the great work

Well if it makes you feel better I tried a half of an in and out cheeseburger last night...after a fill last Tuesday, a burger was not a good idea. It was over cooked so after the fourth small bite I knew it was not the best choice for my stomach....head hunger yep I was there. Two hours later I opted for a Protein shake that was perfect!

I did horrible things this weekend! My friend was in town and we went out for a lovely dinner. Dinner was good. Of course he ordered spinach and artichoke dip. I ate a few forkfuls, then pushed it towards him. I ordered baked tilapia with grilled seasonal veggies. That alone lasted me 3 meals. But then he wanted to get the Volcano. A giant mountain of brownie with ice cream and whipped cream and caramel and chocolate sauce.... We took most of it home, minus the ice cream and whipped cream because he didn't want his brownie mushy. I feel so guilty having eaten it. I've stayed away from it. So today I started off my day with a protein bar and a liter of water. For lunch I am having some soup, Progresso is awesome. Dinner will be scrambled eggs.

I know we have set backs, but I feel so guilty. Egh...

Good for you for getting back on track! Your attitude is really good- instead of beating yourself up you are doing what's best for you! Way to go! :-)