For the last time...

[ontheway2Stephanie]

I am here for what I hope is the last time ever. Or maybe, I'm here forever, would be the best term.

While I am very proud of myself for this week so far (worked out every day and stayed on plan) I am struggling with the idea of eating this way forever.

How do you stop mourning the loss of old "comfort" foods? I am seriously considering counseling, as I feel so much sadness thinking I can never have some of my very favorite (and very unhealthy and junky) foods again. Will that go away? Will it just take time? Or do I need to go to counseling to overcome that feeling?

I don't want to depend on food anymore to make me happy.

[marcella]

Re: For the last time...

I think that as you progress with this WOE, you discover new comfort foods, and the foods you used to rely on no longer give you the same satisfaction.

My comfort foods used to be Twinkies and Little Susie's. Now, I love olives dipped in cream cheese when I need a little something special. And a bowl of jello with whipped cream is HEAVEN!!! I no longer even think about Hostess products...except to think that a Twinkie tastes a little spongey.

Hope this helps!

Marcy

[surreys_princess]

Re: For the last time...

Good job with staying on plan and whatnot.....

You know, I think it depends on the person and why they eat. I was an emotional eater, and I did get some therapy to help me with that, but only because I had to deal with what was making me unhappy so I was turning to food, not because I was sad I couldnt have the food.

I also think this lifestyle is a choice, and the things we choose to change become habits over time. When you see a snackie cake 6 months from now, are you going to sigh and be able to taste it? Probably. Will you be sad because you cant? I bet not. It is just a matter of time and development of new habits, and it does take time. But it will happen if you give it a chance.

As you progress you will see all you can have, and you are going to start to enjoy and desire totally different foods, and that will be another key to this aspect of the life changes you are making.

Good luck!!!!!!

Sam

[pluorvee]

Re: For the last time...

food can be an addiction just like other drugs. counseling would be a good choice or maybe a 12 step program.

good luck

[Outback Jess]

Re: For the last time...

I want to agree with all the above. I can tell you that eating right and getting foods quiet in my life was such a pure joy! So remarkable that I delighted in that. The feeling of NOT being stuffed also was great! I mean, to have energy and not be lethargic all the time and "hungry for more"...is such a huge blessing and when I look at HOW FOOD IS REALLY GOING TO FEEL, wow, I can just push back....yes there is loss, but look at all you gain!