Thinking about how my life is going to change if I have surgery is a big thing. I was going through my Facebook feed today, and so many people post so much good looking food. Scrolling past the good look food is hard too. But it can be done. I can do it.
Anyone who is considering a lifestyle change for the healthier needs to start thinking differently about food. Now, when I go to my consult on Thursday, I'm going to have to be totally up front about the cruise that I'm going on in November. I will make health conscious choices in regards to food, but, dammit, I'm going to enjoy myself. But thinking about the fact that if I have surgery that I may never be able to eat sweets again? For someone who has used food for comfort her whole life, the idea of changing is tough.
Even before thinking of bariatric surgery as an option, I started changing my food habits. At work, I still keep snacks, but they're all healthier snacks, weight watchers, snack Wells, fruit, veggies, and cheese have added themselves to my snack foods. Before? Chips, cookies, brownies, Ice cream. I'm trying to eat smaller portions, but it's not always effective, and in general, just trying to do better. I am still losing weight. I've lost another pound, but it's slow. And idk if I can lose enough on my own to be really effective. I guess we'll see what's what.
~♥~
Lady D
You can most definitely enjoy your cruise. We did when we went. Enjoying a cruise doesn't mean gorging on food. I actually lost 5 lbs on our Alaskan cruise and I got dessert every night. Fortunately they provide reasonable portions and you can have a bite or two to taste it then be done. After dinner we usually walked at least a mile around the deck - nice way to talk, enjoy the scenery and enjoy your spouse. As you go through this journey, you'll begin to look at food differently, as a necessity to fuel your body so you can do the things you want rather than a necessity for joy/happiness.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I've actually already started looking at things that way. I made that decision when I started the diet I started before I was even on my surgery journey. We plan on being very active on our cruise, and in either the main dining room or the buffet, they offer great options, and as you said, small portions (in the dining room), so, I'll be able to stick to my diet. :)
Delete