Small victories

So, the christmas season is winding down. I'm on day 3 of optifast. And I must say that yesterday may have been one of the hardest days of my life.

My close family and friends have one thing in common, they love with food. Food is a big part of our celebrations, to not eat is to offend. To allow them to cook for and feed you provides the ultimate satisfaction.

We started our day at home, I'm having a hard time with the shakes, so I forced half of one down before leaving, and a big cup of decaf tea.

First stop was fairly early, so with the exception of some random sweets we were able to exchange gifts and leave with no incident.

Our second stop was later in the day, dinner was about ready, the house was smelling heavenly, and we were offered to stay more than once, my saving grace was that I still had another stop to make.

Our third and final stop of the day the food was already out. That side of the family is a lot less formal, more like a buffet style. I had baked sweets christmas eve, so came armed with my contribution. So then- "you made lemon squares? so did I. You try mine I will try yours"

On top of numerous "did you eat?" "You're not eating?" inquiries.

I got out of there as quickly as I could, and came home to a nice big cup of chicken broth *which is very tasty if you add garlic and red pepper flakes*

I almost broke at one point and said "I'll just have some soup" "NO" my daughter said "grandma puts sugar in that!" Thank goodness for her. I was able to resist and I feel great about it today.

So-day 3. Got a birthday to go to tonight, have already advised the birthday girl I'll be coming later for the party, but skipping the foods and drinks that will be available early in the evening.

And then there were 11.

You're doing great!!! One day at a time and just keep your eye on the end goal! Remember this is just 2 weeks out of your entire life and next Christmas you will be able to eat an enjoy although it will be a lot different (in a good way) from how you previously ate.

Sounds like you have a good little support system in your daughter :)) My son and husband were wonderful throughout it all too.

Keep going and try to distract yourself in little ways...it helps (I knitted or crafted).

Best wishes to you!!!

Deb

Good for you, this is a tough time of year with food every where. You are doing great. Congrats.!!!!! 

Good for you.  Remember your strategies as you may need them again after Optifast and surgery are over.

Judy

That's not a small victory !  It's a HUGE victory !

Keep up the amazing work and your eye on the prize :) 

Good for you !!! That must have been very hard. Congrats on your willpower !!!

When you make it past this you will know that anything is possible.

congrats on the great will power!