I indulged yesterday....and....
I admit it. Was at Disneyland yesterday with my teen daughter (we are annual pass holders) and I usually am sooooo good. I usually bring my own food. But yesterday we were meeting a group of friends, and were going with out planning.....so I didn't have my food with me. I had to ad lib. And.......
Yesterday, I indulged in a scoop of mocha almond fudge ice cream.
Now, for some this might seem TERRIBLE. For some this might trigger an ice cream orgy. But for me, it was another victory; and I will tell you why. I ordered a single scoop. Not a hot fudge sundae, not a banana split, not a cookie sundae, and not even a waffle cone. I was hot, and I wanted an ice cream. It was delicious, it hit the spot. My daughter eyed my ice cream and mentioned that it looked lonely in the cup -- while she slurpped up something dripping out of a huge waffle cone. I enjoyed each and every bite. I realized that about 3/4th of the way through it, that I really could be done, so I threw the rest away. DID YOU HEAR THAT ? I TOSSED OUT PERFECTLY GOOD ICE CREAM.
I am proud to say that I realize my relationship with food is changing. It's changing when I don't even know it, and that is a really good thing. I was looking at the menu items, and in my head was "I can't eat all that, that's too much, I don't want all that food" A totally different tune than used to be in my head.
And yes, we met friends for a tradtional corn dog lunch. I ate one bite of the coating and dog; then peeled the rest of the coating off, and ate about half the hot dog. Everyone was happy to eat my "fried leftovers" -- I was happy dipping a hot dog in mustard. Dinner ? I ordered a kid's meal at the southern fried chicken place. Peeled the fried off, ate the drumstick.
I am almost a year into this journey -- having started a pre op program last August from my HMO. This is a lifestyle change, and I"m doing it one meal, one snack at a time.
Yesterday, I indulged in a scoop of mocha almond fudge ice cream.
Now, for some this might seem TERRIBLE. For some this might trigger an ice cream orgy. But for me, it was another victory; and I will tell you why. I ordered a single scoop. Not a hot fudge sundae, not a banana split, not a cookie sundae, and not even a waffle cone. I was hot, and I wanted an ice cream. It was delicious, it hit the spot. My daughter eyed my ice cream and mentioned that it looked lonely in the cup -- while she slurpped up something dripping out of a huge waffle cone. I enjoyed each and every bite. I realized that about 3/4th of the way through it, that I really could be done, so I threw the rest away. DID YOU HEAR THAT ? I TOSSED OUT PERFECTLY GOOD ICE CREAM.
I am proud to say that I realize my relationship with food is changing. It's changing when I don't even know it, and that is a really good thing. I was looking at the menu items, and in my head was "I can't eat all that, that's too much, I don't want all that food" A totally different tune than used to be in my head.
And yes, we met friends for a tradtional corn dog lunch. I ate one bite of the coating and dog; then peeled the rest of the coating off, and ate about half the hot dog. Everyone was happy to eat my "fried leftovers" -- I was happy dipping a hot dog in mustard. Dinner ? I ordered a kid's meal at the southern fried chicken place. Peeled the fried off, ate the drumstick.
I am almost a year into this journey -- having started a pre op program last August from my HMO. This is a lifestyle change, and I"m doing it one meal, one snack at a time.
Briar Rose 
High Wt 300 lbs. Pre-op Wt loss 34 lbs.
High Wt 300 lbs. Pre-op Wt loss 34 lbs. 
Way to go! How wonderful to experience a more healthful relationship to food.
Yesterday at a restaurant known for their burgers and fish and chips, I ordered a prawn ****tail and side of spinach. Plus 1 french fry from my daughter's plate. I loved my meal, enjoyed the fry, but didn't want any more. Yay, sleeve!
Wonderful success! This is a perfect example of how we can enjoy things in life. It's all about moderation, good for you! I am one of those who believes in a treat (although not yet for me, surgery still being recent). I believe if you don't treat yourself, you become obsessed and then you REALLY go overboard due to deprivation. Wonderful job on your other food choices too! I am so happy thinking about you trotting all over Did-nee-land enjoying yourself in every way.
~Kristy~ VSG 3/29/11 ~ 15 pounds lost pre-op, SW - 240/GW - 150
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