Do we ever get used to eatting so little?

[VickysVictory 24]

I love making healthy delicious dinners...but I have to admit sometimes I get dissappointed when I can only eat such a small amt. It tastes so good I want more! I know it's best that I can't and honestly I'm so happy with the results so far...just hoping that with time I'll get used to my little meals and not long for more...

[johnlatte 1,232]

It happens. Truly it is something that you have to work on. The surgery, unfortunately is on your stomach, not your brain. So making those changes won't come just due to having a smaller stomach. You really have to work hard on the relationship that you have with food and eating. Eating quality food over quantity typically makes a big difference. I don't miss pigging out or having seconds at all. When I look back on it now, I understand why I wanted to eat more and can react more appropriately when those feeling crop up. I am not going to say it is easy, but it is controllable. Once you understand the triggers and your relationship with food, it makes managing a whole lot easier. I enjoy the food that I want to enjoy, but I eat like a "normal" person would. I eat slowly and savior every bite. I eat adventurously and creatively and look forward to trying food and food preparations that I have not done before. (I cook for a living).

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I'm not sure...some days are easier than others for me.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

This is still a challenge at times. but i work on making good choices. If I don't eat my Protein first, I will get hungry really soon afterwards. So i always eat my protein first and little veggies after the protein. If I do get hungry soon, I will have a Guest Protein Bar. IF i try to eat too much, it is uncomfortable.....

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I'm pretty used to my portion sizes of 4-6 ounces at a meal at two and a half months out. Sure there are times I wish I could eat a bit more of something really tasty.. but it's not overwhelming and I just tell myself I can have it again at my next meal!

BTW, I do have a longer than average sleeve so I can eat a few more bites than many sleevers... maybe that's why I don't really struggle with portion size? I think things would be different if I was only eating a few spoons of something... but being able to eat a little more than a half a cup is mentally quite satisfying to me.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

You're doing better than me. When I cook I'm a taste tester so by the time I get to the table I'm full. My family loves the fact that I go busy myself with cleaning.. Which is their job

[joatsaint 2,814]

At 5 months out, I think I am almost use to eating so little. Only about twice a month do I wish I could eat a little more of something. But I am soooooo happy that I am no longer a slave to my cravings and food. I no longer have cravings and can push my plate away without feeling that "need" to clean the plate.

Is this what it feels like to be skinny?

[GreekGirl 20]

Making into really small pieces really helps me. I can stretch my dinner out to my husbands. For example, I cut 4 adult bites of chicken into about twenty. Sounds crazy but it makes me feel like I am eating a lot more than I actually am and I think has helped me get used to the small portions. It kinds of cracks me up because my plate looks like a babies with baby bites!

[bmbrush413 124]

I'm having trouble with this too...my eyes are now WAY bigger than my stomach!!

[blondie1007 51]

I don't know how far out you are, but you will be able to eat more the further out you get from surgery. I am still able to maintain my size 8/10, but it takes work to keep my intake at a minimum. There are a lot of days that I want and could eat more but I don't.

[buplee 556]

Eating small amounts doesn't bother me. The only exception is when my wife and I Celebrate our 25th in two weeks and we are going to a very special restaurant in Europe with a tasting menu and wine pairing. I guess I'll take a bite or two of each course and save all my wine and champagne for later.

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