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We entertained over the weekend and A LOT of junk food ended up making its way to my kitchen. I snacked on some of it yesterday... and the effects showed up on the scale this morning. So, I went straight downstairs, dumped chips, dips, Cookies, peanuts, etc. down the garbage disposal. Some (my dh included if he knew ;-) would call this waste, but is it really a waste if the food has absolutely no nutritional value?? I don't think so!!

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The waste is to ruin your health, trying not to waste that junk. I told my 12 year old daughter this morning when she said she had gotten a doughnut that was too big (Her Monday morning treat for being ready on time), eat until you are full, throw the rest away.

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That was actually and adjustment as well especially when going out for dinner. It is not required to polish off your plate but it is certainly something to get used to changing. Now if my Wife doesn't want what ever it is we don't bother to take it home with us. I do not do leftovers. I would rather waste it then eat around my band.

My Wife and I had a talk yesterday because it was becoming habit for her to take and finish some of my plate if I cannot eat it. Well that is not good for her either. I am eating less and she is eating more. Not good!!

She is considering joining the band ranks this year. Going to a seminar with her in April.

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That was actually and adjustment as well especially when going out for dinner. It is not required to polish off your plate but it is certainly something to get used to changing. Now if my Wife doesn't want what ever it is we don't bother to take it home with us. I do not do leftovers. I would rather waste it then eat around my band.

My Wife and I had a talk yesterday because it was becoming habit for her to take and finish some of my plate if I cannot eat it. Well that is not good for her either. I am eating less and she is eating more. Not good!!

She is considering joining the band ranks this year. Going to a seminar with her in April.

I'm the cook in the house and I did the same as your wife. Two kids, not finishing tater tots, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese etc. Someone had to eat that crap right?

Throw it away!

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I keep telling my husband that eating with me is going to be very different. He tends to eat quickly, and when we go out he's going to either slow down, or sit there & wait for me to finish. He knows it's healthier for him to eat slower, so he's looking at this as a way to improve his own health.

When he was young, his family had very little money & food wasn't always plentiful. Though he does not have a weight issue, he cannot waste food; can't throw it in the trash, no matter how bad it is. With my upcoming surgery, I'm preparing him that some food might be left at the restaurant, or some might go into the trash. Though I do not like to waste food either, I'm okay with it....sometimes. Struggling with my weight most of my life, there have been MANY times I'd stuff myself silly & throw the rest of whatever (the evidence) away. Excess food is better in the trash, than inside and out of my body :lol:

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This may be a dumb question, but what does NSV stand for? I've seen it in different forums, and I can't quite figure it out.

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That was actually and adjustment as well especially when going out for dinner. It is not required to polish off your plate but it is certainly something to get used to changing. Now if my Wife doesn't want what ever it is we don't bother to take it home with us. I do not do leftovers. I would rather waste it then eat around my band.

My Wife and I had a talk yesterday because it was becoming habit for her to take and finish some of my plate if I cannot eat it. Well that is not good for her either. I am eating less and she is eating more. Not good!!

She is considering joining the band ranks this year. Going to a seminar with her in April.

I love your post! My husband is doing the same thing, eating what I don't finish. That's why I didn't feel the least bit bad about throwing away the junk food... he doesn't need it either. He has put on at least 20 - 30 pounds since I've been banded.

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NSV = Non scale Victory

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This may be a dumb question, but what does NSV stand for? I've seen it in different forums, and I can't quite figure it out.

Non scale Victory

It's like finding an old pair of jeans that you haven't worn for years and they fit.

tmf

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I have these weight loss hypnosis recordings and one of the messages is "You are not a trash can. When you eat more than you need you are treating your body as a trash can. It's OK to throw the food away." After listening to that for a few times I finally could leave food and not be in the "Clean Your Plate Club" After the band It's no problem.

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I love your post! My husband is doing the same thing, eating what I don't finish. That's why I didn't feel the least bit bad about throwing away the junk food... he doesn't need it either. He has put on at least 20 - 30 pounds since I've been banded.

In the beginning my Wife as well as I had a hard time with portion sizes. She got a bit offended when I started dishing my own food because she had a hard time adjusting to my needs. She understands completely now. She is getting ready to start her own journey and I feel if she does it we can only be that much more successful...together. We have both learned a lot with my journey which should help her transition go a lot smoother.

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Thanks for the explanation.. I hope to be writing about some NSVs very soon!!!

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Jim - I think it's great that you and your wife will both be on the same track. It really helps, and will open the door to many new "healthful" things you do together; walking, hiking, biking......whatever you like to do. But it's great when shared together :)

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Thanks for the explanation.. I hope to be writing about some NSVs very soon!!!

Yep they come in all sorts of flavors. Clothes fitting different, compliments, sitting in a booth at a restaurant for the first time in years. Being able to go to a concert or show and not worry about fitting into a seat. Wedding band sliding off. List goes on...

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Jim - I know all of those feelings; sitting in a chair....not squeeeeezing into it. Jeans fit, rings fall off, etc. When I lost close to 100 pounds 15 years ago, I experienced all of that. One would wonder how I could let it slip away, but that's why we're all here, now.

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