I'm sure anyone who's struggled with weight loss knows exactly what this post's title is all about, Temptation! Any of these, or quite frankly a number of other situations like birthday parties, graduations, celebrations of all kinds, social situations galore...in other words life! can jump up and bite you in your weight loss goals. During Independence Day week I faced the triple threat all at once. My wife and I decided to enjoy a little time away to enjoy our first anniversary together. We didn't want to go too far as I was still less than two months out from surgery and had recently had my first fill. Luckily we live in the Sunshine State, so we headed for the wonderful beach at Siesta Key. We thought we could do a lot of outside activities and enjoy some of the local cuisine guilt free. Well, it rained 90% of the time, so much for the Sunshine State!
We did manage one limited trip to the beach where we got a nice long walk along the water and some mini golf, both led to good sweats in the Summer's heat and humidity. Unfortunately the weather left more time for the local cuisine. We did get to enjoy a couple Food Network visited eateries in Yoder's, home cooking Amish style, and Jose's Real Cuban Food. If you ever get the chance, you have to try some pie at Yoder's; it is worth the trip and the 30 minute line to get in. When I mean pie, any will do, we ended up trying a few varieties while we were in the area, and all were incredible. Enjoy! Jose's had an excellent array of Cuban food. They start you off with a sample of their pork if you are a newbie. We tried a couple items on special and everything we had was delicious. Again, don't see where you can go wrong here.
OK, I'm through torturing you with the food. This is supposed to be a blog about losing weight, not what to eat in the Sarasota/Bradenton area of Florida. The point is I was able to enjoy eating! The Lap Band didn't prevent me from enjoying the food, but it did help me not to over do it. It was a nice change from the vacations and special occasions of the past, where it was always a good excuse to binge myself into oblivion, leaving any diet in waste. Not this time! This time the Lap Band was my ally; it limited my portions and was a constant reminder of my ultimate goals and why I shouldn't lose control.
I was even able to enjoy our one year old wedding cake without too much guilt. It was pretty good too! Great job freezing it babe! With the Lap Band, I guess you can say that I can have my cake and eat it too! Sorry had to say it. ;P Now don't think there wasn't a weight loss cost to this. I certainly had a weight gain for the week, but instead of the usual complete derailment of a diet, I had a minor setback thanks to the Lap Band. The setback was easily reversed and I was back on track the following week. You need to get back to good habits with what you eat and your activity, which is so much easier after Lap Band surgery.
Life happens and it is unrealistic to think you can be on the straight and narrow all the time. The Lap Band allows you to enjoy the finer things in life without letting them sink your weight loss goals. Life with the Lap Band isn't harsh and hungry. Instead the Lap Band allows for a full and flexible lifestyle. You can have your cake, just remember to run with it too!
Thanks,
me
No comments:
Post a Comment