why can't I just stop at one?? does anyone else have this problem?? LONG

Let me preface this with the fact that I weighed in yesterday at 149 which puts me at a total loss of 84 pounds (from my pre-op wt).  I am very proud of that number because I haven't seen it for over 14 years.  I've been working out steadily (5-6 days a week)  for over 3 months.  But, I have a serious problem..........when I indulge  in something (chocolate chip cookie, banana bread, brownie), I CANNOT just stop at one.  I end up eating multiple pieces.  Like SIX.  What is wrong with me???
I realize I shouldn't even have these things until I'm at goal.  However, that's easier said than done.  I have five kids one of which bakes all the time.  
Anyway, this post is not about eating something off plan.  Why can't I just stop at one?  For over six months my diet/lifestyle has been drastically changed.  NO pop.  Very little fast food.  Very infrequent "cheating."  After all this time one would think I could handle eating just ONE cookie, right?  That **** is like CRACK to me.  Sigh.  Insight anyone?

You have found your demon in the closet. Mine is night time snacking. It is just something you have to overcome.  Maybe taking your single snack(cookie or whatever) and physically moving to another room before eating then tell yourself(repeatedly) that THIS is your snack and you CAN NOT go back for more.  Sounds simple but trust me I know how hard it is. In my house I am lucky enough to no longer have children so I am able to keep the goodie temptations to a minimum.  I also drink tea most of the evening to keep myself too full to snack. Good luck to you and I hope you find a method to battle your demon.

Hey ms_dar, I have difficulty with wanting to eat in the evening too.  Have you tried chewing gum?  I go through about 5 sticks each night.  LOVE the mint chocolate chip flavor (extra brand).  Works very well for me.  Thanks for the reply.  Hugs.......Jennifer

 I watched a program on TV the other day it they were talking about how those bad carbs effect the brain just like cocaine does they release the same pleasure receptors and just  like a drug once you have one or some it makes you need more to get that same feeling. 

Made sense to me since whenever I eat those bad carbs I find myself hungrier that day and wanting more. It is very difficult. I mean I am basically a drug addict only with sugar and bad carbs the only thing that I have found is that I have to go cold turkey for three days get it all out of my system and then I find it easier to say no to them all together. 

SO one you are not alone and two it is not your fault they are just addictive and I don't know if it is possible to eat just one they are evil. 
The good news is that at least now I can eat them and have not really gained any weight back but I am not going to kid myself it can only get worse and more and eventually it is going to catch up with me. Hang in there I know I am trying to kick the same habit I started yesterday and if you read my accountability post I didn't do so good today is a new day so starting over. 
Seems like alot of us suffer from this I was talking to another friend of mine who was sleeved a year ago and we came to the conclusion that  dense foods like chicken etc we can only eat a small amount of and therefore we don't get that same pleasure from eating them as we use to pre surgery. 
I mean the meal is over so fast that our brain does not have the time to say that was good and I enjoyed it. When it comes to those carbs cookies we can eat so much more and we get satisfaction out of being able to eat more. So we still have hard choices to make the sleeve is not the magic pill nor is it the easy way out as many of our haters out there would like to think only we know how hard the struggle continues to be. 

Best wishes to you 

Ciao 

Hi, Maureen.  I agree with the lack of pleasure when eating the SMALL amt of protein compared to a LARGE amt of carbs-type food.  The "enjoyment" goes on and on when eating 50 goldfish compared 3-4 oz of chicken breast.   The thing is so many on here (after surgery) are ok with just a bite or two of something.  They're done/satisfied.  Not me, I want MORE!   Good luck with getting back on track.  Hugs.....Jennifer

Now, keep in mind that I am at goal and I did not do this until my first goal of 135 lbs.

I have a cheat/off plan eating day once a week and then I can eat whatever I want. I do this because I know that I, too cannot stop at just one. It is easier for me to let myself have as much as I want (because I know my tiny tummy wont let me over do it) one day a week. Saturday morning, I see a gain of course, but it levels back out through the week when I am on plan. That structure helps me.

I do not under any cir****tances have anything off of my plan the other six days a week because I know what one cookie will turn into.

Hi, SpookyDoll.  I have done this very thing (cheat day once a week) for a very long time.  It started way back when I did the body for life program.  Honestly, Sundays are that for me now.  It helps to attempt "perfection" throughout the week when you know your "cheat day" is right around the corner.  Hugs..........Jennifer

I TOTALLY understand your pain and I worry if I'll be able to stick to plan after being sleeved.  I saw this show the other day on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) about a rehab facility called Shades of Hope.  The show follows a group of people going through a rehab in Texas for food addictions.  There were bulimics, anorexics, compulsive over-eaters, binge eaters, etc...  I watched all three episodes that were available on On Demand and now wish that I had the time/money to attend.  It reinforced what I've known for a while:  in order to deal with addiction (that's what it is, really), we have to both uncover why we compulsively eat and deal with that issue head-on.  Of course, the evil of sugar definitely fuels the fire (and maybe that's your only issue), but I know for me my relationship with food is multi-layered and that I need some professional help.

Hey, good luck on your upcoming surgery!  This is definitely the place to be!  Hugs..........Jennifer