Proud of Myself

[PJkitty 139]

I went to McDonalds last night with my hubby and our four kids for dinner since we had to go to my oldest kids open house at school. I was feeling slightly worried that I would see them eating their burgers, nuggets and fries and it would make me sad. I ordered an unsweetened tea and a fruit and yogurt parfait. I didn't eat the blueberries and mushed the heck out of the strawberries. I know that the yogurt isn't fat free or anything but I felt so proud if myself that I was completely ok with what I was eating and did not even contemplate trying to mush up a French fry in my mouth to eat one. I took my time and finished my yogurt at the same time as everyone else was finishing their food. I left with my unsweetened tea in my hand and felt so proud of myself. I am only 11days out but to me that was a big accomplishment. One thing I was afraid of is going out to eat and not being able to eat what the rest of my family was eating and feeling left out. I'm so happy I didn't feel this way even with my husband sitting right in front of me eating a double quarter pounder and fries lol. It's the small things like this that will keep me happy and motivated to reach my goal....I am so happy I found this place to share these things with with people who understand these small things. You guys rock!!!!

I accidentally put this post in the wrong spot earlier..so, here it is again lol

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I went to McDonalds last night with my hubby and our four kids for dinner since we had to go to my oldest kids open house at school. I was feeling slightly worried that I would see them eating their burgers' date=' nuggets and fries and it would make me sad. I ordered an unsweetened tea and a fruit and yogurt parfait. I didn't eat the blueberries and mushed the heck out of the strawberries. I know that the yogurt isn't fat free or anything but I felt so proud if myself that I was completely ok with what I was eating and did not even contemplate trying to mush up a French fry in my mouth to eat one. I took my time and finished my yogurt at the same time as everyone else was finishing their food. I left with my unsweetened tea in my hand and felt so proud of myself. I am only 11days out but to me that was a big accomplishment. One thing I was afraid of is going out to eat and not being able to eat what the rest of my family was eating and feeling left out. I'm so happy I didn't feel this way even with my husband sitting right in front of me eating a double quarter pounder and fries lol. It's the small things like this that will keep me happy and motivated to reach my goal....I am so happy I found this place to share these things with with people who understand these small things. You guys rock!!!!

I accidentally put this post in the wrong spot earlier..so, here it is again lol[/quote']

That is wonderful. I understand how hard that was. Last summer it was my mentally challenged brothers birthday 2 weeks after my band. I took him out for dinner and had tea only. We are strong because we are women!

[Shazam 517]

Keep up with the good work

[LeeB1946 261]

That must be hard. Remember what does not kill us will make us stronger. I don't have the family thing to worry about but when I was first banded and would go out with friends I just told myself to eat vicariously through others and it works. I had my liquids or mushies and they got to enjoy too. Now, I look back on it all and laugh, but I did what I had to do to make it. 6 months out and 65 pounds given away.

[tonya49 95]

I went to McDonalds last night with my hubby and our four kids for dinner since we had to go to my oldest kids open house at school. I was feeling slightly worried that I would see them eating their burgers' date=' nuggets and fries and it would make me sad. I ordered an unsweetened tea and a fruit and yogurt parfait. I didn't eat the blueberries and mushed the heck out of the strawberries. I know that the yogurt isn't fat free or anything but I felt so proud if myself that I was completely ok with what I was eating and did not even contemplate trying to mush up a French fry in my mouth to eat one. I took my time and finished my yogurt at the same time as everyone else was finishing their food. I left with my unsweetened tea in my hand and felt so proud of myself. I am only 11days out but to me that was a big accomplishment. One thing I was afraid of is going out to eat and not being able to eat what the rest of my family was eating and feeling left out. I'm so happy I didn't feel this way even with my husband sitting right in front of me eating a double quarter pounder and fries lol. It's the small things like this that will keep me happy and motivated to reach my goal....I am so happy I found this place to share these things with with people who understand these small things. You guys rock!!!!

I accidentally put this post in the wrong spot earlier..so, here it is again lol[/quote']

Keep up the great work it's the small victories that get us to the big victories congrats!!!!!

[bandster12345 49]

Yay! Going out to eat is hard! We went out last night for a birthday celebration and I was proud of myself for what I ordered and the quantity I ate. The other foods just didn't look so great to me anymore. That was a shocker!

[colorado_chick 55]

Wow. You are my hero. I definitely would have snuck a couple of fries. Way to go!

[PJkitty 139]

Thanks u guys!!!! I just hope next time I can say no....lol:)