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I was a huge coke drinker. Also a huge coke user (a long time ago in a far off galaxy). Wait don't judge let me finish......I remembered something I heard at a 12 step meeting "try our way for 90 days if you want your old life back it will be there waiting for you" so knowing they would be making coke well into the future I promised 90 days to myself and haven't looked back.90 days out fat was dripping off me like a pig in an oven and I wasnt gonna mess that up . Now I honestly see it for what it is 12 teaspoons of sugar in a can with bubbles and some other crap, gotta pass on that. I guess it comes down to this "nothing is going to change till ya change it" . so to answer your question yes you can; taper off , Water it down , cold turkey. Just decide you will stop and make a plan!

And for everyone who feels the need to pile on the op here's a question; what kills more Americans each year obesity or pot? Btw we a can ask the same question about guns and get the same answer,it ain't potheads, guns or potheads with guns it's obesity!!!' tell me again how did you end up on this forum? .....

Honestly , I will gladly give the remaining 15% if it means I stay the course!

Honestly , I will gladly give the remaining 15% if it means I stay the course!

Blah blah it's not healthy, it is healthy, stuck in the colon or between your teeth! The telling part is not the popcorn, it's the behavior of rewarding yourself with food !!! Why can't the improved health of going to the gym or some new clothes or spa time be your reward? The fact that you feel you " deserve " some popcorn is scary to me! I had to take a good look at that and make changes there myself !! Good luck to you!

Sounds like somebody missed their hooha and got that stick in their butt... Don't hate cause you don't have a funny name for your mantrap.huh some people !

That if you keep touching it you will go blind!! Oops! Wrong forum.

That if you keep touching it you will go blind!! Oops! Wrong forum.

That if you keep touching it you will go blind!! Oops! Wrong forum.

Not judging, I have tons of experience! However during a weight loss program why add the challenge of using something that makes you HUNGRY?? That said ,prolly best to wait long enough that any coughing won't rip incisions or your new tummy open, say about a month.

Please move post to powder room!!!! Just kidding, pain is different for evry one don't compare or allow your doc to, call and get something stronger, demand it if you must !!

13400 dimes , 7 human heads and a cinder block 167 lbs.

13400 dimes , 7 human heads and a cinder block 167 lbs.

I believe that exercise has been very important in my success, I go to the gym at least 3 days a week usualy 4 or 5, when there I do 30 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of strength training. Building muscle is essential to burning fat.

The "like" button here means more than like to me. When someone is relating a problem it means empathy not that I like that they are having a problem. When they are having a battle it means support. When they have a victory it means applause. When they make a good point I am saying, "Here,Here!" When they tell a funny I am chuckling along.
I would guess that you feel and think things that I have not mentioned when you hit the button.
Having a row of more specific buttons would present problems with the reputation point system. At the risk of being misunderstood, I still like the "like".

“If you look for perfection, you'll never be content.” ― Leo Tolstoy,
Ok going to the bad bad girl corner now...

My oldest starts school next week.. Pre-k.. So she's going half days. I figured since I will be going out everyday why not make the most of it and it won't be weather permitting I go jogging or walking.. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and the have daycare there which is great for her because she starts dance as well!! I work 2nd shift so this will be worth it while I work nights!!

Always like the positive feedback. Especially from the ladies.
Thanks All for the compliments. I never thought I would go through surgery to be where I am now but it surely is a life changer (saver) and I'm very thankful I've had no real issues like from some I've read.
Modern medicine, good Doctors and work on my behalf has made my 2nd half of life horizon so much brighter!

I've been using the reduced fat wheat thins

Sure - one of my responsibilities of being further out as a post op is to share information which others in order to help breed success. I am happy to do this. These techniques I have mentioned above have really helped me with tightening up the core section. The day will come when I can breath a sigh of relief and say "goal accomplished!" In the meantime, i am diligently working at this goal of getting a tight core daily. I am looking forward to having a rock hard core where I am proud of my shirt off without resorting to a TT.

No we don't!
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I am a Substance Abuse Counselor at a residential program. food is my addiction.

Very thought provoking points there Butter! Your posts are always an interesting read. Yeah, we are all on "diets" to some degree. The main aspect is what kind of diet are we on? Good, bad, indifferent? For me before the sleeve, I had an awful diet, now it's better. But I see what you're saying on the diet comment. We all have to aware of what we are putting in our bodies, which pretty much is a diet. Especially if we want to eat healthy foods, eat to fuel our exercises, eat to maintain, eat to maximize muscle, etc. For me, I try to make sure I have what I need to stay strong, lean and energetic.....so I call that my "nutritional approach".....but we all know it's still a diet........my diet.