Another self-sabotage opportunity to avoid

littlelove · November 24, 2007

Now that I am at a level of restriction where I have to be very, very carefull how and what I eat. I can take one bite, and I have to chew chew chew, and then wait a few minutes to make sure it sits. Then five minutes later, take another bite. I am understanding why ones start to drink more of their calories. The mind plays tricks, makes me want to not be slowed down, so I am aware of how easy it would be to get satisfied with liquids. Interesting how the band is clearly a tool that has to be used according to the directions, but can be thwarted by our clever little brains, if we're not very carefull. :wacko:

juliegeraci · November 26, 2007

Yes, liquid calories are deadly. Good that you found that out early. Good luck.

DonHoll1 · November 27, 2007

I am in the very same place.I have to be very careful and eat very slow or it does not go down.So i eat a lot of homemade Soup. At least it will go down. I do not drink any calories though except my protien drink, once a day. I am fighting head hunger more than anything, i know i am not really hungry. I just miss being able to gobble. lol Donna

AnnaMC · November 27, 2007

I am fighting head hunger everyday.It is winning. I have been bouncing back and forth for over 6 weeks. 4 lbs in both directions. Today is a new day. I am counting everything I put in my mouth. Breakfast, is a protien shake, and off to the pool.

littlelove · November 28, 2007

Well, I just love the term 'head hunger', it is soooooo appropriate. I told my husband I feel like a dog with those electric collars, they get shocked when they bark. If I don't do things just right, ZAP! I'm uncomfortable for a while.... thats the point I guess. Fun, fun!!!

LovingWhatIs · November 29, 2007

i have a cool little trick for determining if I am really hungry, or "Head Hungry" (I love that phrase too, says it all!)

I pick a food that I don't hate, but wouldn't be something I seek out. For me it is cottage cheese. Then I ask myself. Am I hungry enough to get excited about eating a cup of cottage Cheese? If the answer is no, I drink water! The trick is picking a food you don't hate, but love only when you are really hungry.

For what it is worth.