Pizza Got The Better Of Me :(

[Puja 148]

Everyone, thank you so much! Firstly, I must apologize for not reading this earlier and consequently replying very late. I had some computer issues, and I'm back on now.

Paola, your self control is amazing! I don't think I could do what you do (or would want to, truthfully), but I am so very impressed. All the best to you!

Susan, thank you for letting me know that. It's good to see people on here living normally, healthily, and happily without feeling deprived.

Sleeve of steel, I remind myself of that all the time!

Sleeved Realtor, thank you for the compliment! I'm working very hard on maintaining my ground when necessary.

Exoticheart, I love your avatar! You're right, I got this surgery so that I could finally feel normal. And for the most part, that has happened.

Lissa, so much wonderful advice! In regards to the food not being labeled as "good" or "bad", your wisdom is genius. Why does no one tell us these things when we are overweight? I'm sure it would help a lot with the guilt. About meeting with the counselor, I really need to. In the last 3 months, I've found several issues I need to work on. One of which is hiding and eating foods which I don't think are good for me. It leads to guilt and overeating. If I had allowed myself that single slice or two, I could have avoided the third that came later, and avoided the guilt.

You're so right.

Thinoneday, how liberating for you! I want to be in that place, and I'm getting there slowly. Thank you!

Longer life, I've found that the BF ends up eating his own food plus mine. Sometimes I can convince him to share with me. He's trying to control himself, as well. It's a work in progress!

Sasicas, you're so right about many aspects of this surgery being mental! I think it's amazing that you can stock your house with goodies. I don't have that self control yet, and don't keep any junk in this house (other than some milk chocolate). I want to be where you are at eventually!

PenPen, I have been on diets since I was 6, and I hate them so much! This surgery is so wonderful, because for the first time I feel a sense of satisfaction. Something I never had before. Earlier, I was always wanting something..a little more. Now, I'm happy with a normal amount. It's a wonderful feeling. I love cheese, and that helps! Do you eat full fat cheeses, or low fat?

Dorrie Robles, people like that always baffled me! I wondered how they could do that, and why they seemed to be satisfied. I on the other hand, would finish my meal and be craving dessert. Now, though, I understand. I feel satisfied. It's amazing. I still find that I occasionally have the tendency to eat something, even if I am satisfied, but that is improving.

LilMissDiva, I've read some of your posts, and you seem very happy with that philosophy. I hope it works for me!

SoCalKurt, you're right! I was surprised that the pizza didn't seem as bad for me as I assumed it was. Even with the 3 slices, I didn't go over my calorie limit for the day. I suppose the unhealthy part is the excessive fats and carbs?

NJmomof2, good idea! I'm going to try that from next time on. That way, I get to eat the same yummy and tempting food, but a healthier version of it.

Thank you, again, every one!