Thursday the 21st is the day. I started preparation back in September and then had scheduling issues due to Covid. It is an emotional time to do this. My whole life I have used food as my go to coping mechanism. I am a nurse, and needless to say, the Covid pandemic does nothing to reign in a bag of chocolates, chips, and any high calorie goodie I can find. I have gotten my head back in the game the last three weeks, and am now faithfully drinking my shakes and have one low carb meal per day. I determined that there is no sense in letting my body remain unhealthy at a time when I need to be at my best. My shopping is down for post op, my final tests underway, and more than anything I want to be able to think through all these life style and personal changes, and make wise decisions like I would do for those I care for. Here I go, ready to be in my own moments, owning my own reality, and understanding I do not need food to make things all right. I don’t need to run to the kitchen when I am bored, tired, angry, sad, stressed and all emotions in between. I am not going to be confident in between sips and bites of whatever I may have used to fill my insecurities. I have the ability to problem solve and lead many health care professionals, and now I will do it in full understanding that I am worthy, I have worked hard to earn my professional stripes, and yes, I can function just fine without relying on anything more than myself.

That was a great post good luck on the 21st let us know how your feeling.

1 hour ago, Lunana said:

Thursday the 21st is the day. I started preparation back in September and then had scheduling issues due to Covid. It is an emotional time to do this. My whole life I have used food as my go to coping mechanism. I am a nurse, and needless to say, the Covid pandemic does nothing to reign in a bag of chocolates, chips, and any high calorie goodie I can find. I have gotten my head back in the game the last three weeks, and am now faithfully drinking my shakes and have one low carb meal per day. I determined that there is no sense in letting my body remain unhealthy at a time when I need to be at my best. My shopping is down for post op, my final tests underway, and more than anything I want to be able to think through all these life style and personal changes, and make wise decisions like I would do for those I care for. Here I go, ready to be in my own moments, owning my own reality, and understanding I do not need food to make things all right. I don’t need to run to the kitchen when I am bored, tired, angry, sad, stressed and all emotions in between. I am not going to be confident in between sips and bites of whatever I may have used to fill my insecurities. I have the ability to problem solve and lead many health care professionals, and now I will do it in full understanding that I am worthy, I have worked hard to earn my professional stripes, and yes, I can function just fine without relying on anything more than myself.

Yes weight loss is 90% mental you need to be totally prepared and committed to your goals and your future and anytime you think of bad food remember your goals

You got this you are ready - Also thank you for working in healthcare especially during this Covid night mare

Fight it I mean really fight your food cravings - ITs a freakin war and if you can do what you do for a living your surely can win this battle. Here i go again this was my go to plan F@#ck Food. Worked for me