Good for you. Overcoming any addiction is difficult. As they say in WW, you can cut out a lot, but you need to eat. We just need to learn to eat to live not live to eat. I have 3 family member on this journey with me. It is a little easier. I remember quitting smoking; the 1st thing my husband and I said, was, okay,now we ordered our food what do we do until it gets here! I guess now of days, folks had to learn that too, as can't smoke in most restaurants, anymore. Well, now I have another habit, which is almost as hard to break, it is SHOPPING for myself. And I have an enabler husband! Good luck to you, and Happy Holidays, whichever you celebrate! Karen

This is a great post and so true. I have realized since being banded that everything I do is associated with eating. My husband and I laugh because we will be talking about what we are going to have for lunch while we are eating breakfast. When I am watching tv it is a given that you must have a snack and something to drink on the table beside your chair. And isnt the whole reason for going to a movie to eat the movie theater popcorn?? It is hard to break the habits. I find that I am having to replace the food with something else. While I am watching tv, I have to be doing something with my hands-crocheting, surfing the web, etc. If I try to watch tv without doing something else, I will definitely be eating. As far as the movie goes, I usually take a substitute for the popcorn. I went to the movie with my daughter yesterday and took some almonds and blueberries in a measure container and enjoyed it just as much as the popcorn. I stay in the gym a lot working out or riding my bike on a nice afternoon. If I stay busy, I am not thinking about constantly eating.

Its not easy to change a lifetime of habits, but we can do it. Recognizing the problem is the first step. Then you can start to make a plan to overcome it. Great job at quitting the smoking!! At least thats one bad habit that I never picked up.

Btw- I got that shopping problem too. Since losing the weight, shopping sure is a lot more fun!!! Too much fun!!