would I like some cheese and crackers with that whine?

GREAT IDEA!!! I never thought about making my own cupboard space. I'm going to do that right now. Thank you

The "poor me" moments will never completely go away for me, at least.  But they come less and less often.  Most of the time those moments are so fleeting that they're gone before I can even react.  Sounds like you realize that this journey is a lifelong one and you're already doing the work.  Each time we get through one of these situations, the more we realize that we can live through it and it will pass.  Good for you! 

Couldnt agree more Hilary sometimes I get so mad bc everyone can eat whatever they want, then I remind myself that I did this to myself so that I can live a healthier life. Somedays are easier then others thats for sure lol!

We have a large entertainment unit in the family room.  I never go in there and asked the DH to keep his chips and stuff in them.

*grin*

I've openly admitted on a FB group I am part of that I have stomped my foot, or shaken my fist at a missing item in the grocery store.

As for pizza... And not having the item I want.

I politely explain dietary restrictions, ask for them to accommodate my needs and typically get it at a reasonable cost. (Because they really would like me to come back in the future you know.. )

We've been going there for years, and I tried, but no go.  Oh well, what I ended up having at home was fine.

I have a question... did you ask if they could make it anyway?

I never used to ask things like that but I'm getting more assertive in my old age. Sometimes they don't but sometimes they will be able to make it for you anyway or something close anyway.

I did ask, as I've gotten the same way in my old age!  :)  They could give me the components of the item, separately, but it would cost $3-4 more than the original menu item.  I wasn't trying to be cheap, but it seemed unreasonable to pay that much more for the same thing.   In the end of it, it was okay.  They're a pizza and sandwich place, primarily, with some soups and salads.  I could have ordered something else, though the choices were very limited.  But I wanted that particular item, and inside I was being a big baby about it.  What the good part is, is that I recognized my reaction and didn't eat over it.  Posting here helped me get over it much more quickly. 

Well that's too bad. And definitely unreasonable of them!

This thread made me feel so much better about what I am feeling right now.

My daughter made tacos for dinner tonight. I am on my liquid diet still. Her birthday was this month and we went to a really cool new pizza place where I ordered the soup of the day: split pea soup and ate just the broth.  They all had what appeared to be the best pizza and garlic bread they have ever had. It was torture but since I just had those fresh little sutures, I was afraid of that food at the same time.

But tonight? Its been two weeks. I wanted those tacos so bad. SOSOSO bad.

I am loving that pizza in a cup idea! I love you for this. I will do that.

Thank you.