Talking with a fellow bandster yesterday, I told her that I didn't feel like I had any willpower. I felt like the band had the power. That I didn't have to choose to eat well, that the band limited me naturally. But today, I have thought more about it and I am not quite sure I gave myself enough credit. Example.... I have dinner plans in NYC tomorrow night with friends and then a dinner at a chef's home on Saturday with friends. I went to the doctor today. I could have cancelled or skipped my fill just because of these two food related events, but instead, I took the bump and subsequently passed on any of the food that we be served at these two events (since I am now liquid for 2 days). I had to choose. And I chose me and my weight loss. I showed some will power - and some committment to my goal. And now, I will give myself some credit for it.
I will also take credit for dragging myself to the gym 6 days a week. And maybe some credit for always eating protein before anything else. I guess I might also deserve some credit for saying no to a cookie when I knew it would mean not being able to eat dinner with my family. There... ;)
You're rockin this band! Good for you! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have plenty of will power-- go you!
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ReplyDeleteWill power, be damned! You have demonstrated razor-like determination...don't forget that the surgeon banded your stomach, not your head or heart!...onederland, watch out...here comes Molly!
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