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Bob, you are more then welcome to post anything you like about the battle we all share with our addiction to foods...   Regardless, don't stop believing in yourself- or your goals.  Give yourself the time you need to fight off your demons.  Without the risk of failure, there is no chance of success...

Good luck!

I am happy to report that I am able to maintain.  Same level - up and down 5 lbs due to water retention - "love being a woman lol"
Overall - I am able to stay away from whipped cream - and it is in the house.  I have no problem giving it to the cat - and it does not bother me the least.
Same with fish - or no meat on Wednesday night and Friday all day.  I am getting more fish. 
Getting closer to 2 yar mark and I worry about regaining. 
This weekend and next week I hope I can add some exercises - that should improve my moods.
Beside that - everything on schedule.

Hi Everybody!! 
Well, I hae been doing much better than I thought I'd do.  I've stuck 100% to NO take-out food at all.  I have had 2 restaurant meals, but they were meeting related, so I behaved very well...I ordered and ate fish and had no carbs with it and drank water.  I have made the home evening meal every single night since Ash Wednesday...a first for me!!  My husband and I have found a new thrill in whole food cooking again!  My kids love Mom cooking..lol  They are not so thrilled about the healthier choices though..lol  I have lost the 6 lbs. that have been plaguing me for  6 months and I feel fantastic.  I have renewed energy and I am staying busy to keep away from no-no tempations.  Ahhhhhhh...LENT!  I am going to work at maintaing this renewed lifestyle even after Easter.
Kim in Fontana

I've actually succeeded at avoiding sweet carbs - with the exception of a tiny, front of the fork taste of chocolate cake - which wasn't all I'd hoped for! 

Today, I went to Trader Joe's, and while they have TONS of good for you stuff there, they also have awesome not so good for you items.  And that's my problem - I'm immediately drawn to the bad stuff.  Which would explain my friendship with Mr. Incredible, but that's another story.

I'm happy to say that I walked out of there with some olive hummus, Greek yogurt, freeze-dried strawberries, fresh mango, fresh watermelon, reduced fat pita chips and for lunch, a wrap of turkey, Swiss and spinach.  All in all, not bad.

I did reward myself by stopping at Starbucks for a skinny vanilla latte. 

Last night, I wanted something sweet in the worst way, so I made myself a cup of hot, sweet tea with f/f half and half and got the heck out of the kitchen while I still could!!!!

I've lost 5 pounds since we started, and while I wi**** was more, at almost 5 years post-op, I'll take ANY loss, no matter how small.

Tia

Yesterday I made it through with only six saltines with my wendys chili.  I had my weekly Lenten group meeting but I ate nothing for fear of going after the crackers.  I know I would inspite the fact that the spread was mainly good protein.  I also dodged a bullet from a gynormous muffin at breakfast. 

It was a tough day but I made it.  The saltines were a treat.  Yes, I still do reward myself with food.  Its likely that always will.  I like my treats so I'm learning moderation.  Seventy five calories worth of crackers vs a muffin or a buffet plate works for me.