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[LindaD 3]

Also, sometimes what we think is just head hunger, behavior controlled, will power, etc. actually IS driven physiologically. Some of the crap we eat DOES drive our appetite up, make us "more" hungry.

The three books that resonate with me soooo much, and I'd recommend them to anyone struggling with this battle of food and weight and health and such:

Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes

In Defensive of food, by Michale Pollan

The Hungry Gene, by Ellen Ruppel Shell

Sometimes what we THINK is in our heads is really part of our physical make-up more than we imagine. If you are fighting head-hunger, at least look into doing it through your body... maybe it's not all in your head after all.

[emjay 8]

Skinipete - You hit the nail on the head with keeping busy, specifically - your hands busy! I crochet in the evenings while my husband watches TV (then I don't mind the flipping of the channels back and forth). Or I get on this forum to check the latest postings to keep me in tune with what I need to do. We hike at a nearby reserve any chance we get, and don't buy snacky type foods that aren't nutritional or low-cal (I can usually stay away from those, but at least it's a better choice than high cal junk). Reading books also helps, go to a movie, anything to get your mind off of food. Find a walking buddy, join a gym or the local "Y". Many have challenges and trainers that can customize a workout routine for you. In other words, get your mind and your hands away from food.

Easy to say, hard to do. But you have to be willing to change your habits. You've already gone thru the surgery, now get your mindset tuned in. Support sessions can help get you motivated and perhaps get a weight loss buddy from the group that can help you through. Don't mean to be "preachy" either, just trying to give you something to consider. Good luck and don't give up. We're all in the same boat!