I wrote a blogpost about my struggles with snacking and perception of what a snack is. I think that this happen(s) or happened to a lot of us. It's still something that I deal with on a daily basis. Wanting to sneak the leftovers in the middle of the night, etc. The post helped me get my emotions out there and really face the reality of what it means to really give up the abuse I was doing to myself.

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Edited September 14, 201511 yr by Bariatricbro

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Thanks everyone! It's really just a way for me to get all of my stuff out there on paper (well, virtual paper) and hopefully spark some kind of "ah, yeah, I've gone through those situations before" mindset. And, share in some joys as well.

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Cute blog.

However I think when we change our way of eating we also need to change our way of thinking of food as well. I don't view Snacks as junk food. I also plan my snacks. When I was newly sleeved and could eat much, I need and afternoon snack. I was hungry. Even now when I plan my eating for the day I always plan for an afternoon snack. If I'm not hungry, I don't eat it, but I plan for it every day. The difference is, it's not junk food. My snacks are an ounce of nuts, 4 ounces of yogurt, ½ and orange, some string cheese , etc... It's no longer mindless crap that I shove in my mouth without thinking. If I am craving chocolate I will even get a mini Peanut Butter cup, or one square of Lindtz chocolate. The different is I plan for it, and it doesn't derail healthy eating habits.

Cute blog.

However I think when we change our way of eating we also need to change our way of thinking of food as well. I don't view Snacks as junk food. I also plan my snacks. When I was newly sleeved and could eat much, I need and afternoon snack. I was hungry. Even now when I plan my eating for the day I always plan for an afternoon snack. If I'm not hungry, I don't eat it, but I plan for it every day. The difference is, it's not junk food. My snacks are an ounce of nuts, 4 ounces of yogurt, ½ and orange, some string cheese , etc... It's no longer mindless crap that I shove in my mouth without thinking. If I am craving chocolate I will even get a mini Peanut Butter cup, or one square of Lindtz chocolate. The different is I plan for it, and it doesn't derail healthy eating habits.

Thanks . That was something my pre-VSG dietician recommended to me. If 4-6 hours pass and I haven't had the next meal, to have a planned snack--similar to what you've mentioned above. String cheese, fruit, etc. However, for me personally, this was more of facing my reality. I think even after surgery, I'm not going to be a snack person, knowing my previous weaknesses of grazing (as you saw, it evolved into the "good stuff" as I got older--but too much of it.) But, that's the beauty of these forums--we each have our own journey, perspective, different way of thinking. As my surgery is a bit far off, I'm hoping to learn more and more as time passes!

Thanks for taking the time to read it!

Sweet!

Very awesome! Not to often do we see a guy blog about his weight loss much less bariatric surgery. So kudos to you. You are an awesome hubs for taking your wife to see Taylor Swift!

Ah, thanks! Trying to hopefully give a different perspective on body image/eating disorders from a guys' perspective. It's just not a narrative that's discussed very often.