Hello i'm new but everything is on hold.

[Rach1104]

So i have finally decided i need more help to lose weight and a pandemic hits. I have spoken to the surgeon twice over the phone, we still have not seen each other face to face. Currently i am working on my check list of doctor and services to call and set up appointments. Starting the diet seems so hard, my mind has it's own ideas

 

[Taxman]

Remember, it's not a"diet", you are changing your lifestyle, including food, which is for the rest of your life. The pre-surgery changes are a trial run to see if you can do it for the next stage of your life.

 

[Rach1104]

Thank you, one day at a time, one meal at a time. Just tracked breakfast and lunch so taking the first step into a better me

 

[missdarmitage]

And keep in mind, you don't have to change every thing at once. Take it a week or two at a time. I started by cutting out caffeine, then two weeks later, I adjusted my breakfast so it was healthier. Then I added a daily fruit to my diet, added a veggie w/my lunch, made my whole lunch healthier, switched from regular pasta and breads to whole wheat. I switched condiments from regular to sugar free. Take it one step at a time and make each change a habit. Once you have your new habit down, move on to the next. It won't seem as overwhelming when you focus on one behavior instead of all of them at once.

 

[Bill S.]

Yeah like they said it’s all about adjustments and changing habits

 

[mmitti]

The "one thing at a time" is good advice for me, too!