I can remember when dieting that the Holidays scared me to death. So much good food and sweets like we do not have all through the year.
This year is different...perhaps because I'm not on a diet. I am into a whole new life style and I have some special tools on my side this year.
The biggest of course is my tiny stomach, can't get into too much trouble as far as over eating.
Then I have the WLS thread there is always some good advice to be found there.
Then I have the words of my hero (one of the men in my support group) He has been very successful at weight loss and maintaining his loss. He is also a very good speaker....a man of few words but meaningful ones.When I asked him once how he stays on track he simply said "I stay away from anything I can't have other wise I will fall back into old habits"...His favorite food was pizza, he hasn't had pizza since surgery simply because once he taste it again, he will want it. He wants good health more...Me too! I plan to plan, because as some of you know I'm into quotes and that one about "Fail to plan you plan to fail" is so true.When planning snacks I will make others cheese and crackers or what ever, but I will have some celery and cottage cheese or some apple and peanut butter, I also have some dehydrated veggies that are crunchy, should I need that. As long as I eat my protein first at every meal I know I can't get into too much trouble. My tummy just ain't that big....
I plan on baking for the holidays, but I'm not worried at all...There is this thing called dumping if a RNY person eats too much sugar or fat. It has happened to me a few times but not because I ate the wrong things, more because I ate too fast. Anyhooo it is not pleasent and is something you remember, therefore I will not temp fate and sample anything I bake. I will also wrap everything ASAP to avoid any temptation.....I am so looking forward to the New Year and a new begining ...this is the journey of a life time and I wish everyone this much happiness in their life.
