Today has been exactly four weeks since my surgery! It is also Thanksgiving. And you know what? I don't even care! I figure that as long as I get my Protein in and I listen to my sleeve, I can splurge a little. By splurge, I mean have a bite of something that tickles my fancy. Just a bite, too! I am not going crazy on the things that I would normally, like rolls and coleslaw (my grandmother-in-law makes the best homemade coleslaw!) and potatoes and gravy. I didn't even have any of the above. It just didn't sound great to me! I had a bite of banana cream pie and it was delicious, but I refused to have any more! I really only had turkey and other things that have protein (deviled eggs, pickle wraps made with roast beef).

I'm not even adding all of this into My Fitness Pal. Why? Because I think it is necessary to have a day to be more relaxed. I have stuck to a strict diet for the last month and I know that even out of all of the bites of things that I had, I haven't surpassed my personal calorie goal of 800. And if I did by a little, I am okay with that. Any other day, my heart would probably sink if that happened. Today, I am having a me day and it feels good.

In short, Thanksgiving isn't getting the best of me! I am using moderation, my sleeve, and my protein first motto and am not missing my old way of eating at all!

I hope all of you are having a great Thanksgiving with no cares!

This is what the sleeve is all about isn't it? Being able to live and eat in moderation and in our case still lose weight as needed. How wonderful is that!!

Great job to you, so in control!!

This is what the sleeve is all about isn't it? Being able to live and eat in moderation and in our case still lose weight as needed. How wonderful is that!!

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Totally agree!! I didn't do this to"diet" the rest of my life. I just want to be healthy and in control!

Totally agree!! I didn't do this to"diet" the rest of my life. I just want to be healthy and in control!

I guess my view is the opposite. I like the structure that comes along with following a more strict diet. As my diet is so Protein focused, cravings are a thing of the past. That being said I could not develop these healthy eating habits without the sleeve and the 2 months or so following the surgery. Now i definitely feel empowered to make the right decisions that lead to an optimal body. I don't miss the carbs and love the transformation that has occurred not only physically, but mentally as well.