I've been testing my limits to see what I can eat. So far I have had no problems with any food. So what do I do yesterday? I have some Gumbo, deviled eggs, potato salad, a slice of sugar free chocolate pie and a not so sugar free cheesecake brownie bar. This was all one meal! The only reaction I had was what felt like a good buzz after not smoking in a while. I'm assuming that was from the sugar in the brownie bar. Then later in the evening when everyone went out after my daughter's basketball game I ate the meat and cheese off of a Jr sized burger and a handful of fries just because they were in front of me. Finally my stomach started to feel full but not before I busted my calorie allowance for the day! I'm wondering why I can eat everything I can and why I'm not having problems with sugar. Maybe I didn't have as much as I thought or powdered sugar is less potent than cane sugar? Either way, I need to slow down. I don't want to fall back into old habits!

*whistles* I have a wingstop - and the garlic parm wings, better than sex but it's been a looong time for either! LOL Mmmm wings and beer and football... Damn you Circa!

Thats scary why would u try that ?

One bad day is not the end of the world. Don't beat yourself over it. It's been said a thousand times that people diet their way fat. If you deprive yourself TOO much, you will perhaps binge and overeat and it will be a bad cycle. Just be smart and do what you feel is right. No one is perfect.

Thanks Sleeved&Hopeful. I know that deprivation feeling was what always ruined every diet I've tried in the past. But this isn't a diet, this is a lifestyle change. I've gotta remember that. The month of liquid diet has been a killer. I guess I've had that deprivation feeling again.

I really really struggled with the liquid diet and the whole progression to be honest. I understand how you are feeling, but get back on the regular program today. the biggest part that is scary for me is when I make choices that deviate away from what I am supposed to be doing, I almost worry more about the mental ramifications of the excuses I've made for myself, than the physical, though at a month out I would be more worried about that too.

When I start justifying my choices, I know I'm on a slippery slope. Doesn't stop me from doing it sometimes, but I know that stinking thinking is at the bottom of it... (I'm at a family gathering....my sleeve is bigger...I'm testing my limits...it was sugar free....I chewed it well....) I've used every single one of those too, and I know that what everyone told me is the truth that I don't really want to hear.

I do believe we need to be really kind to ourselves though, in this time, and give ourselves credit for the things we do right, and to acknowledge the things we do that arent on plan, don't try to rationalize them, and immediately get back on the plan. Don't beat yourself up, and don't let anyone else beat you up, either.

I think it was MEMEME that turned me onto this book who said that they were going through it in their post-op support group, but i can't say enough good things about The Beck Diet Solution. The name is stupid, with the word Diet in it, so don't let that mislead you. Its not a diet, in any way shape or form. its a great book about retraining our brains to think the right way about eating, food and exercise. Its just simply awesome.

Thank you LoserMama! I'll def look that book up.

Yes, the liquid diet WAS very hard! I have progressed to soft solids so the only thing I ate that I shouldn't have was the french fries because they were fried and the sugary sweets. It doesn't justify it but I wanted to see if I would have a problem with the sugar. I haven't dumped on anything and I know some people do and some people don't. That's what I meant by testing myself to see what I can have. I should have been more clear.