Llyra

Hey Llyra,

Hang in there. I have learned to subsitute. I still go fast food, but I choose wisely. I also completely did away with carbonated beverages. I was very surprised to find that I don't miss them all that much. I now drink decaf iced tea with Splenda and mint extract - it is yummy! You just have to find something healthy that you like. I also like to drink minute maid lemonade lite and I put strawberries sweetened with Splenda in it. I drink it down so fast that it doesn't last long. It cost too much to drink regularly. You just have to experiment. I've lost 30 lbs from the nutrition classes my insurance required of me and I am scheduled to be banded on August 3rd. I live in Ohio - you are in Wyoming? Hope to hear from you soon!