Stuffing

So much for taking it easy on the food today I ended up having 2 subs 4 cookies and 2 bags of chips I guess it is lighter than a greasy burger lol

It’s so hard to stop once you start!

Me when I was gaining and regularly stuffing: "I'll eat lighter today. I'll get a hoagie with vegetables."

Me thirty minutes later at Subway: "I'll have two 12 inches on white with meatballs and double mozzarella and a 12 inch turkey and cheese with ranch dressing."

*Wolfs down a whole sub before leaving the parking lot while my belly brushes the steering wheel*

I had my first stuffing in nearly three months Friday night for my birthday. I can't do an all-dayer like I used to (not is this the beginning of a new gain), and I have to watch my salt because I'm a heart patient. I did get pretty full though, and I felt pretty heavy and stretched out.

The birthday dinner was:
- Large chicken, strawberry and walnut salad
- Two XL baked sweet potatoes
- 6 crab cakes
- 1 pound of grilled shrimp
- 6 biscuits
- Family size asparagus
- Large serving of brown mushroom rice
- 1 pint of sugar free caramel ice cream
- 1 sugar free cupcake
- 1 gallon of sugar free tea (to fill any space left!)

It was amazing to feel that tight-as-a-drum feeling in my stomach again, and to get a birthday belly rub while super bloated.

Before dinner weight: 566.8
After dinner weight: 575.4
Weight today: 570.1

Happy Birthday!

Thanks so much! It was a really nice birthday weekend!

The biggest stuffing I have done from a fast food place was from Wendy’s. I had a Dave’s single, Dave’s double, Dave’s triple, two large fries, large chicken nuggets, large orange soda and a large chocolate Frosty shake. That is about 4700 calories.

Once a month, I have a cheat day. I don't intentionally stuff because of health concerns, but I do eat whatever I want and as much of it as I want, with the caveat that I still watch my sugar. I ate A LOT yesterday, and I indulged in many things I miss, like cheesy mashed potatoes, meatloaf, burgers, and pizzas. Last night, my belly got so tight I couldn't stand to wear pants. Yesterday, I started the day off at 570 and finished at 579.2. This morning, I can tell I'm still bloated, because my cotton shirt is clinging to the top of my gut like Saran wrap, and my belly is peeking out of the bottom. Back to moderation and clean eating now (sighh) but it's nice to have satisfied my appetite!

I know there's health problems involved and all but I can't wait to read about your Thanksgiving "cheat day" this year 😊

Alas, Thanksgiving will not be the same this year, as we are tying the knot the following weekend. Much of our family is saving the travel and spending the holiday at their respective homes, so our celebrations will be smaller. Not to mention, I need to avoid gaining weight like I usually do over Thanksgiving weekend. I'm on my second wedding dress, and while outgrowing a dress is a cool fantasy, it's also a costly reality. Last year's Thanksgiving was a completely extreme example, but I put on so much weight I outgrew a lot of my clothing in a matter of days, and that in turn led to another 50 pounds by New Years.

That said, we're doing an all-inclusive honeymoon. While I'm not going to devastate my health (and we also don't want the whole week to be about stuffing), I definitely plan to get our money's worth. I'm not going to hold back at the buffet, and I anticipate my swimsuits fitting much differently at the end of the week than the beginning (if they fit all all). I've also chosen clothing carefully, so I have room to comfortably eat whatever I want without feeling hindered.