10 April 2011

Eating for One

I read the many posts on the Dr.Oz show with great interest.
Particularly what everyone eats in a typical day.
It made me reflect on my own eating habits, and the fact that I
am now "eating for one".

The eating for one concept does have some advantages
(Remember I need to always seek for the silver lining in life now a days)

So back to the advantages:
Well for one, I get to eat what I want, when I want.
No comprehensive meal planning.
Grocery shopping is a snap
And I am a cheap eat (grocery bill now equals a tank of gas) go figure that one out.

I think that what I like the best witheating for one, is that there is no regiment.
If I want a bowl of cereal for dinner, so be it.
If I want to have dinner at lunch, go for it.
If I want to skip a meal and just have a protein shake or smoothie, who will know.

The Keurig has been a dream for me.
No need to make a pot of coffee, if its just for one.
Kcup to the rescue.

Hmm, why did I just think of a bra size as K Cup.
Could it be I have boobies on the brain.

Yes, I do.. and I find I get a bit of heart palpitation with the thought.
I hope I am not the oldest patient the surgeon has done a boob job on.

I digress, Alright back to eating.
Gen wrote a great post reflecting on the Wizard of Oz and the fact that she is now in control of her emotional eating.. I just need to echo that sentiment.  It's true.
It would be nothing for me to polish off a whole container of Ben and Jerry's (I actually did this once before I had true restriction).. That could or would not happen now.  Why, cause my capacity is really limited.
I have been blessed in that I no longer PB, but I think that is because I had my "breakthrough" with learning how to eat with the band once you are near your green zone. 
I truly think this is part of the learning curve.  The main cause of my PB'ing was eating too fast. Those rules of chewing are there for a reason.

So, I am now into the low 170's, and actually could not be more thrilled (Dec. 1st, I was 207 and Draz and I were going into our get our butts into gear semi-liquid diet mode)..  Besides life happening, I did have my last fill on Dec.3 (have not had one since)
I know that I am truly in my green zone now.. and to realize that I am down 34 pounds since December is pretty amazing to me.  Everything has balanced out for me with eating, restriction, following the rules.

The band was a great decision, and I just wish that voice was more broadly heard on the Dr. Oz show.

Be well.

7 comments:

  1. I am sure you are no where near his oldest patient! You are too funny!

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  2. I think its great that you have modified your habits and reached your green zone...I really think there is a learning curve for learning how to work the band...at least for me.

    I think the surgery will be icing on the cake!!! I'm excited for you.

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  3. I hope I too can find that comfortable place within the "green zone", as you obviously have.

    XO

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  4. I sometimes think I'm in my green zone... but sometimes I think I could eat too much still.

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  5. I'm glad you had your breakthrough and are right near the green zone. You are not the oldest boobie patient...You're too funny!!!

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  6. First, so excited about your plastic surgery consult!

    So far, being banded is the nicest gift I've ever given myself. 50 lbs down and I already feel so different! It's making me address feelings instead of eat them and even if I eat them, I can't eat all of them. I agree with everything in your post!

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  7. Good for you! I need a consult too just don't have the funds for boobs right now.

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