Just had my Nutritional Seminar...

[petra1124 33]

So I just had my nutritional seminar, and I have a long check list of goals I have to accomplish the next 2 months. Apparently my bariatric program requires 2 meetings with the NUT. so I have no clue when things will be submitted to my insurance. Im sticking it out though...have to follow a new nutritional plan and its tough right now! Its that time of the month and I almost drove to Taco Bell last night...its so hard to resist cravings!! I just want to shut my stomach off! I am hoping that after my first 1:1 with the NUT. I can get an appointment scheduled with the surgeon, because this waiting game is going to kill me! I am also having a hard time slowing down when I eat...partially because I forget, and partially because when I am eating softer foods, it doesnt take much to chew them, and I eat at my normal pace. Im thinking the only thing that will remind me to eat slower is to write a note on my hand...but that just seems silly!

[JuliannaJ 83]

Some people say to try using small plates and kids utensils to help out with eating less and slowing down. For me the hardest part is not drinking while eating.

[GypsyQueen 198]

It really helps not to have a drink around. I'be been practicing the last three months and it's more habit than anything.

[Richard Foor 655]

It's only silly if it doesn't work. I had a hard time slowing my pace when eating, I am a paramedic and we frequently don't get to finish a meal when we start so we mostly eat very fast, It still takes all my effort to eat slow especially while at work, The main thing I find helps is to put the silverware down after every bite it gives me something to focus on remembering to put it down. Good Luck.

[petra1124 33]

yes it is very hard for me not to drink while eating!! I will try the baby utensils, that is a good idea! Thanks for the help guys

[JessicaAnn 564]

I'm a veryyyyy fast eater! I am a stay at home mom of two very active kids. I'm lucky if I can scarf down something in 5 min. What I'm trying to do is use my sons baby utensils so I take smaller bites, and I put my fork down after every single bite. I try to sing the happy birthday song before taking another bite lol! But my biggest challenge is not drinking while I eat. I've yet to get out of that habit

[petra1124 33]

I like that idea JessicaAnn!! I will try it out tonight

[petra1124 33]

5 lbs down today, I am actually not as hungry as I usually am, I think because I have been forcing myself to eat the 3 small meals a day and 2-3 snacks...I made up a menu for the week that is on my fridge, which has also helped. The only thing I am really battling at the moment are the cravings. I STILL want Taco Bell sooo bad! Today I sorta didn't eat a lot so I might go later tonight and get one of their lower cal tacos...the fresca ones...its so hard to resist though. Should I give in and get just one, or just try to ride the craving out?!

[Leonafire 20]

I would try and ride it out, I bet each time it will get easier and easier. And you will eventually feel like to have conquered the craving demon.

I am at good dishing out this s*** If only I could take my own advice. I am just starting out on the journey myself, so I have a lot of self discipline to work on.

Good Luck

Debbie

[petra1124 33]

Thanks Debbie!!

[petra1124 33]

I ended up caving in last night and I got 2 chicken fresca soft tacos....the calories shouldn't be too bad as they use low fat cheese, white meat chicken and fresh lettuce and salsa. I didn't get any extras...It was very satisfying, but I did feel defeated. I think next time I will just make it at home. Right now I work 4pm-12am 3 days a week and I get really hungry around 11pm. I cant just go home and go to bed, so I end up staying up late, which is when I am usually really hungry. I think this weekend I will go and pick up some Jenny O taco seasoned turkey breast so I can make tacos at home...

Ive also come to the conclusion that this month I think what will work for me best is to focus on one goal a week. This week Ive been trying to stick very closely to the meal plan. The only thing extra I had were the tortillas that the tacos were made with, and Ive been trying my best to keep up with the food journal.

Next week I am going to concentrate on eating slower. I have slowed down from previously, but still not enough as I should. I am going to go out and by child size utensils this weekend. I have been trying to not drink while eating, and I wont get a beverage unless I really need to...like if something is dry or I get the hiccups.

[petra1124 33]

Tacos aside, I have lost a few lbs since starting!

[petra1124 33]

So over the course of the month that I have been following the nutritional program, I've lost 11 lbs (and that is with a few cheats here and there, hubby took me out for a super fancy valentines day dinner)!! I have been finding that my husband and I are eating out a lot less, and I haven't even missed eating out that much... I am really happy about this, and my boss even made a comment that it looks like I have lost a few lbs. I am just really nervous about the next couple months as I am not sure how many times I will need to meet with the NUT. I cannot go below 210 or else I will not qualify for the surgery. The bariatric NP that I have been talking to said that once I have my 1:1 with the NUT things will progress faster as I can't lose a lot of weight...and tomorrow is the day!! So excited Things are finally starting to feel a bit more real for me!

One thing I still struggle with is eating slow. I have definitly been able to eat slower, but not as slow as they would like me to be...I can never take 30-60 min to eat a meal unless we are at a resteraunt.