WrenBird

I've surpassed my goal

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've visited, so I thought I'd pop in and share something with you. The other day I ate KFC for the first time in about a year. The smell of it actually made me want to be sick and as soon as I put a greasy piece of chicken into my mouth, the taste and fat of the chicken was unbearable. These days I mostly eat salads and lean meat. A few years ago, when I got my first job, all I would eat is McDonalds and KFC chicken. The thought of eating salad or vegetables disgusted me and I never thought I'd be a salad lover. I never thought I'd come this far and I considered I'd be a junk food addict for the rest of my life. The thing that lead me to wanting to try KFC again was that I'd gone to a party and eaten greasy finger food (it was the only thing to eat there) and was craving it for a few weeks afterwards. I'm going to stay away from this kind of food for the rest of my life. I actually think sugary and fatty foods can be addicting and when you cut them out of your diet completely, you forget about them and start enjoying the foods that your body deserves. I'm interested to know if anyone else has had an experience like this.

Coffee helps for me. I also drink this breakfast milk drink here in Aus called 'vive', which helps me a lot. Fruit and vegetables are your friend too. Are you on solid foods yet?

Hi Awanda, If your band has failed, that's unfortunate. I'm really sorry to hear that. Bringing other people down to your disappointment isn't the answer though. I've lost 154 lbs and I did it in a few years time. I'm happier and healthier then ever. If the band didn't work for you, then maybe you need to find another forum to complain on.

The before photo isn't really a before photo because I'd lost 25 kilos, so I'm not at my biggest. But here it is! Also, I've lost about 10 kilos since my after photo.

Ahaha yesss! Mustard is my favourite :-D

Thanks :-) It's good to see you again. You probably don't remember me, though.

Agreed. I don't drink AT ALL for this reason. Also, I probably wouldn't be drinking while eating. It's a personal decision that you can only make for yourself, though.

Since I've visited this forum. I've lost 33 kilos! I looked in the mirror this morning, curled my hair, put my best skirt on and jacket and went for a job interview. I went to McDonalds afterwards because my fiance wanted a burger and low and behold, when my fiance went to the bathroom a guy walked in and looked straight at me for a while, I smiled and he blushed...Then he checked me out when he thought I wasn't looking. Best feeling in the world! I just hope he wasn't looking at something like a booger on my face or something like that. I've got another 30 or so kilos to go, but I'm feeling pretty good right now :-)

Betty. Only because I'd love to look like Betty Page someday.

At the moment, yes. It feels very different to how it was before, though...Like sharper and more triangular almost. When I first got my surgery I could barely feel it when I touched it, but it was very very painful to touch...If that makes sense lol.

Aha. My butt is getting boney too. Does yours hurt when you sit down for a while now?