A Better Way

I know many people who have undergone lap-band or bariatric surgery to help them lose weight. I've heard the stories of how their bodies easily get them sick if they eat wrong. A family member of mine had this type of surgery today. I battle a food addiction, but I do not understand the desperation of major surgery. I've heard too many stories of how people undo their surgery by going back to the old eating habits from before. I worry for this very thing for my family member. Depression runs through my family significantly. I hope for her sake that she can make lifestyle changes to make her success long term. Scary too, that some people die from complications from this type of surgery. My friend's husband died from complications from his surgery. He left a wife and young child behind. This to me is not worth it. Make life style changes and join a support group....and most importantly, ask God to help you. I know it isn't always as simple as I make it sound. Addiction certainly isn't. The reason our country is overweight is because we eat garbage. High calorie, low nutrition foods that make us fat and sluggish. One thing that is amazing to me is that now that I have eliminated sugar and wheat from what I eat, everything tastes so much better! My favorite new food is vanilla almond butter, made local in my state. There is a little sugar in it; it's the last ingredient. I know that my new 'treat' can go and get me into trouble if I am not careful. I make a point to eat it only once or twice a week (limited to a serving size) and with apple slices. The instant it becomes a must have, then it has to go. These are the types of changes that will cause me to be successful and without major surgical intervention. Last weigh in I was down 7 1/2 pounds. I am in a notch on my belt too. :D