*Dean*

Mason, you obviously have a lot of experience as an educator. I'm a detective and work as a police negotiator. Amongst other things, this at times involves suicide interventions and barricaded sieges with people who often have mental health issues, including depression and PD's . If what you're alleging is true (that your target audience, this forum, have a 'significantly higher' incidence of PD's, depression and mental health issues) then posting that article here can only be described as reckless.

Yer, but it was against myself as well .......... must be a personality disorder *shrugs*

....... plus there's the glass houses thing. I mean, we're all boombahs - or former boombahs lol

You are on fire tonight!!!

I took my kids to see A Chorus Line and we had a great time. Hugh Jackman's Australian ................... maybe I'm ...........*cough*

Hummus is always a deal closer!

I'd like to go a mullet

Go girl!

No need to cough - I saw your fav Grey's episode was the musical one ;)

Get a room you two

That's cool. well done. I'm 7 kilos away!

Like when you find a mumified french fry in the back of the car .........

I love falafel

I think everyone has a different view of what 'normal' will be for them at goal. For some, camp A, they see 'normal' poeple / friends who give into cravings, maybe fairly frequently, having them in small abouts and stay at a health weight. For others, camp B, they might want what they percieve as a heathier diet. They see 'normal' people / friends stick to, with a very occasional treat, and are hoping that the sleeve will be a tool to live that lifestyle. I don't think generally people are talking about complete abstinence from 'treats' for good. I don't see why either 'camp' has to think it's their way or the highway. There are lots of 'right ways' to lose weight and keep it off. I'm sure there are some VSG veterans who execise regularly and those that never do. I'm sure they're all happy with how they're doing it. Cheers, Deano

I know where you're coming from. A bit of spicy grillled chicken thigh fillet, some hommus or some babaganoush and a little bit of crunchy salad - would you believe, I even like it better than ...................CHEESEBURGERS! Sorry. Couldn't help myself. :lol:

Not long now until the begining of your new life! All the best Janice, Deano

I'll speak to the chef?

Hummos is a go to food for me now. I didn't have it until after 4 weeks tho. Now I have it almost everyday. My wife has started making one with roasted beetroot through it as well. And smokey babaganoush ooh yeah

Thanks for all the info and tips guys. A great help. Deano

And I think not liking being fat is vastly different to not liking yourself. I think I'm a champion of a bloke - just a fat one! Deano

What a genuine and open offer from a vetereran of this procedure - Thank you

All jokes aside - I think this is the only thread on the forum that isn't infighting!

I don't like where this thread is going. You all have bad attitudes and I think it's pathetic. When are you all going to grow up?? :P ....................... couldn't pull it off could I? Ah well, I'll keep trying I'm going back to the other threads to get some more tips .......... PS I'm that intrigued now, I think I'll have to watch an episode :ph34r:

I think we can learn a lot from older people. On some issues though, we have to remember they're from another time with some of their thoughts! She'll trurn around I'm thinking, when she sees the change in you and probably, in her mind, when you're 'safe'. Deano

Nice. I like game. It's usually really lean and tasty. Boar, venison, kangaroo, emu, wild camel, crocodile - all good!