So yesterday was all about spoonfuls for me. I wanted stuffing....I wanted sweet potato, I wanted the greenbean casserole, I wanted gravy. I took my roughly 3 oz. turkey with a spoonful of gravy, and took a spoonful of everything else. Was it more than I usually eat? Yes. Did I stuff myself like the turkey? No.

I made several conscious decisions during the meal. I had alcohol...more than usual but I wanted it. Won't repeat that tonight so it was simply a one off. Had dessert and not of the 100 calorie or sugar-free type. Again...a one off.

Didn't even bother to get on the scale this morning. If I gained a bit, so what? Back to eating as usual today. Did not go nuts yesterday...all is well. Hoping this is my new normal for the rest of my life.

Edited November 28, 201411 yr by gowalking

Yes! Here's to that. Being able to enjoy those spoonfuls without saying, "oh well, I may as well go for it" -- that's what the band has done for me.

It's a lifestyle...not a diet.

Hear hear! So true. I'm not at goal weight yet but I made some minor exceptions to my eating plan for Thanksgiving. It was all good and I'm not tempted today in the least. On top of that I'm having a modified fasting day today (instead of my normal Thursday) on 5:2 so that's a good "reset" for me today. It feels so good to be in control this week!

Me as well! Enjoyed but stopped upon satiety. It was awesome!!!

Just a follow up note. Got on the scale this morning and my weight is right where it's been. If I gained anything over Thanksgiving, it's already gone. So just goes to show....we can indulge without going overboard. Sorta like people without food issues...lol.