Did some soul searching...and got a butt whoopin

After Elina's post, I sat down and started to figure out if most of my issues are in my head. They are. I thought I was a lucky one that didn't deal with head hunger. I now realize that I was BSing myself. Hubby looked at me with "the look" and said, "SEEEEEE???? I told you!!!" lol I was avoiding a lot of things just because it didn't taste good to me. (Still can't do cottage cheese, though. Hated it before, hate it more now.)

After said butt whoopin, I forced myself to drink that nasty protein shake. I am also giving myself one whole cupboard of go to items. The kids and hubby can have their side, but mine is off limits and vice versa. I also need to find somewhere that sells unflavored protein at a reasonable price. (Found a 3 lb bag for $70. Ouch)

*sigh* I'm still figuring all of this out. I still need an ass kicking and will probably still need it for a few more months. Rome wasn't built in a day, right??

I'm right there with ya!  After reading elina's post, I too did some soul searching i guess.  I really hate protein shakes of all favors but I know I need to up my protein intake, up my fluids, and kick the carb monster to the curb.  It's so hard.  I've come to realize that  without food (and without alcohol I'm sad to say) I've had a real hard time facing my demons.  I plan on seeing a therapist but in the meanwhile I am going to force more protein down my gullet!! Lol

I applaud you.

Good job...it's not easy to look internally and make changes. 

Check out Netrition.com - I order my protein powder and PB2 from that website and they seem to have the most reasonable prices.  

I hide my protein powder in the fudgsicle/pudding pops I make...it seems to go down easier for me when it is frozen. I had a friend who had liver cancer and she was able to get her protein drinks down by freezing them.  I also saw some frozen Greek Yogurt today that was sugar free and carmel flavored BUT I couldn't reach it from my wheelchair to read the back of the box....so tomorrow I am going back and taking someone with me to reach the high shelves.,,,lol  Dang I wanted to see it to...because I hate Greek yogurt, but how bad can it be frozen...lol

Good for you! You ought to be very proud of yourself. What you are doing is not easy, but it is what is going to make you a success! Congrats on this milestone!

BTW - I think unflavored protein powder is the worst of them all. Be sure to sample some before you invest. My favorite protein powder is GNC Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 (chocolate flavor). Super low carb! 20 grams of protein per scoop, 2 carbs, 92 calories. It ain't cheap, but to me it's worth it. Taste is great for me and the stats are excellent.

Great minds think alike.  That is my favorite as well.  I actually really like the taste.

You are welcome on the butt kicking.  :)  I am really happy to see that you are making important changes.  I truly believe that these changes will make a huge difference in the outcome of your journey.

I am only one week out since surgery, but I am loving all the info from Vets! I am learning what not to do, so hopefully I will avoid some mistakes in future.

Protein first. Always.

No carbs, ever, if possible. Well, that's not possible, in the long run, but I will have my guard up and avoid those nasty carbs as much as possible.

I took away a great formula from one of Elina's posts...protein first, then veggie, then good luck getting anything else down! That is going to stick with me.

I am on protein drinks only for two more weeks. For a few minutes today I felt sorry for myself. I am tired of protein drinks. But shortly I came to my senses. My body wants and needs protein shakes...to heal! Like medicine.

Food can't be my toy any more. It is fuel. A whole new way of thinking. My mind is accepting some new truths in this process.

I watched someone eat three garlic biscuits at Red Lobster tonight and I thought to myself...why??? Nothing in there that a body needs. Wasted calories on nothing! A big fat lobster tail would have been a thousand times better choice!

Ah, ha. My new food life means I NEED lobster! I like that thought. LOL

Your realization that food is no longer a toy but something to nourish your body, like medicine is the very beginning of wisdom on this journey.  That is the first realization.  I am so proud of you, so many people never get there. Even this very first basic awakening is somewhat rare.  Congratulations.  Your journey is all in front of you, you have much to learn and much to experience, how exciting.