OK I know this isn't much to some but.....

great job, it will get even easier as each day goes on, you can do it if I can.

I relate sis. I need to plan atleast ahead enough to have the food ready in my cupboards or fridge. Also, now I drink atleast and 8 oz cup of water when I feel hungry. That takes up some space in my tummy. Then, while Im eating, I lay my fork(or sandwhich)down after I take a bite. I "listen" to my tummy and when it feels full, I stop eating. I wrap up what is left and when I feel hungry again, I do the same over again. This way, Im getting the food I need, but not all at once. So I may end up eating off and on all day, but, my stomach processes the food much more efficiently now that I don't pack it too tight:) You go girl:happy: It will get easier with each new day.

with love, denise in Sams Valley

I resisted temptation and bought the 6 inch sub at Subway instead of the foot long because I knew my will power would not hold. I knew if I bought the foot long I would not be able to just eat 6" so I got it and loaded it with lots of veggies and some lite mayo. I even skipped the cheese!!!! Weird how something so small can make you feel like you've jumped a hurdle. A few more hours and I will have made it my full first day. I didn't do so well with my second snack, I wasn't prepared so I didn't eat enough and got really hungry. But sense won out and I only got the 6"!!!!!! :happy:
Amy


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I think you made some good choices so don't be so hard on yourself. I know that I have days where you just have to give in to temptation and when I do I try to make wiser choices and then do a bigger workout to help. Remember one step at a time:flowerforyou:

Congrats!

Then, while Im eating, I lay my fork(or sandwhich)down after I take a bite. I "listen" to my tummy and when it feels full, I stop eating.

This is so effective...I went to a really fancy restaurant for my birthday last month, and when they brought my food, of course it was super expensive and super small portions. I wanted to a) really enjoy my meal and b) not eat it so fast so as to make myself look like a pig at a fancy place. I made myself put my untensil down and take a sip of water between each bite, and I really made myself savor each bite. When I first saw the food on my plate, I was sure I'd need to find a McDonald's to grab a snack wrap on my way back to my hotel to prevent myself from starving to death, but because I really took my time and allowed my body to feel full, I didn't need to eat anything else that night because I was completely satisfied.

And I definitely think it's a huge accomplishment to have ordered the 6"! I find that if a footlong is at my house, I will eat a footlong...but I make a deal with myself so as not to feel deprived when I get the 6". Subway is just a few blocks from my house, so when we get it, I order the 6", and if I am still hungry after eating that and am willing to WALK back to Subway to get another 6" then I can have it...I have never made that walk back to Subway because I have always been satisfied...Congrats on your first day...sounds like you did awesome!

Good Job!!! Sometimes taking the smallest step can make you feel so great. Keep it up!

A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step!

Keep up the great work!!! :bigsmile:

Thats great--I did that yesterday! Its tough when theyre only $5!!