Fat Brain

[mmitti]

Fat Brain has its tentacles out, trying to sabotage me. I don't have any trouble eating; not sure when I'm full. I am tempted to eat more than the half cup of food per meal. I wish I could eat 3 bigger meals instead of 5 smaller meals. I obsess about food at times

I'm thankful that I did so much research before my sleeve. On these boards one of the biggest tips I learned there is that Fat Brain (my eating disorder) lays in wait in the wings. I've been able to keep to my program because I've been watching for it. It's really hard, but forewarned is forearmed.

 

[3momchaos]

This is totally a concern of mine for after the surgery. Who am I kidding, it’s totally a concern of mine when I start the liquid diet before surgery! I think what I will focus on are the factors that lead me to surgery and my fun goals-not just weight loss, but all the stuff I will be able to do during and after. Be strong! We know you will be successful!

 

[Brenda2010]

Unfortunately, this is something all of us have to fight for the rest of our lives. Just like alcoholism tells me from time to time that I'm sure I could handle a drink or two, my eating disorder tells me that I can buy a bag of chips or cookies and only have a few a day. These addictions are sneaky and will do anything to convince you into letting your guard down. As 3mom said, I just have to focus on how I felt about myself before surgery and how much happier I am today. Not worth the temporary satisfaction of a junk food.

 

[mmitti]

It's good to know we're not alone.

 

[Brenda2010]

It's good to know we're not alone.

Not at all!!! Most of us will struggle with this forever. That said, it does get easier to deny cravings as you loose more and more weight and see results!

 

[mmitti]

Thanks. I'm really struggling right now.

 

[ShelbyuberXD]

Hello, Shelby here and I am in the 4th month of the presurgery program. I haven't lost much weight and I'm having trouble giving up the things I'm supposed to give up. Can anyone give me some tips on what to do? I would really appreciate it. I want to reach my weightloss goals and get the surgery but I don't know if I can give up the things I have too. Please help? Anyone!

 

[Badgy]

Hello, Shelby here and I am in the 4th month of the presurgery program. I haven't lost much weight and I'm having trouble giving up the things I'm supposed to give up. Can anyone give me some tips on what to do? I would really appreciate it. I want to reach my weightloss goals and get the surgery but I don't know if I can give up the things I have too. Please help? Anyone!

Hey Shelby,
I hear ya, but maybe don't GIVE UP so much right away, just CUT BACK. We want more what we can't have. So have it - in moderation. Or better yet, WITH moderation. For example, if you love baked potatoes with sour cream, try low fat sour cream or cottage cheese instead. If you want a soda, have a small glass of it. Learn alternate recipes like brownies made with zucchini or black beans. Have smaller portions of lasagna instead of a whole plate.

What has helped me the most is a calorie tracker app. Once I saw the calories and recorded every single thing I ate, I began to understand. Honestly, I haven't given up anything, and I probably won't because that's what I did before and here I am, fatter than ever. Deprivation isn't healthy for me. I'm a rebel - tell me I can't have something or do something and I'll do it, lol.

I'm sure the veterans here have better advice for you, but don't get discouraged. You're getting so close! You got this!

 

[Walkngdeadqueen]

Hello, Shelby here and I am in the 4th month of the presurgery program. I haven't lost much weight and I'm having trouble giving up the things I'm supposed to give up. Can anyone give me some tips on what to do? I would really appreciate it. I want to reach my weightloss goals and get the surgery but I don't know if I can give up the things I have too. Please help? Anyone!

Now is the time to deal with your relationship with food and to make the changes that will be lifelong. I know it’s not easy but it’s necessary. I started eating how I knew I would have to after surgery and I’ve lost 22lbs in 8 weeks. I eat 50-60 grams of carbs a day, 80 grams or more of protein a day, and no more than 1200 calories. I am a stress eater and have to deal with it head on. I am a full time student and full time mom and last year school drove me to gain back all the weight I loss plus some. I knew it would be hard to do this while in school but I’m glad I am doing it because I have to deal with my triggers and develop new habits to handle my stress. Download Baritastic if you don’t have it and start tracking your food so you can see where you are. You can do it!

 

[mmitti]

Shelby, you have to make a decision about what you want in your life. Confront that food demon head on. You want to be successful after surgery.