went to the LA County fair last night. oh my, all the FOOD...

[marfar7 1,528]

I tried to take pics of most of the food shacks. Thought of making it a Facebook folder entitled "this is why the US is fat".

Hubby and I shared a corndog (the whole reason I went!). Actually I had a few bites from HIS corndog. That thing was $9.75! They had deep fried frog legs, deep fried twinkies, deep fried Snickers bars and Reeses, etc. I think they would deep fry a ball of lard if it appealed to anyone. Oh and the bacon-everything. Bacon doughnuts, mushrooms wrapped in bacon then deep fried, chocoltae dipped bacon...on and on

They actually had a deep fried chicken sandwich with 2 Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts as the bun.

Oh and hubby had never had a funnel cake before. So I had to take his virginity. Took 2 bites and that was enuf. Wished I could eat more when I saw the gyro stand, but alas my tiny tummy proved to be no match for the county fair.

Wow, its amazing what people will eat (especially if its deep fried)

[Angie!! 24]

Our fair is this weekend. I am mourning not eating the food. Really it is the grossest but at the same time it is so amazing!! I am only 10 days out so even a bit is out of the question. I am staying home. A little jealous of your outing

[JessicaAnn 564]

Oh man.. This thread has made me disgusted, and hungry at the same time lol!

[Macy6 356]

4 days before surgery and 3 days before my final weigh in I went to a music festival in my town. I could not believe the crap they had, and I was on my pre op diet. Mind you my pre op diet was not as strict as some but I still had to be careful and there was NO screwing that up! I did good, I did eat but I chose a taco salad and held the shell one day and the second day I did a bread less Philly cheese steak. My cousin is trying to save up to open a food truck and I told him the only way he can is if I get to create a HEALTHY option dish for it!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

deep fried frog legs, fried twinkies, fried Snickers bars and Reeses, etc - they would deep fry a ball of lard if it appealed to anyone.

marfar7

and "they" wonder why American's are sooooo obese

kathy

[Beach Lover 1,084]

It's amazing how this life change really opens your eyes to what we had been partaking in and enjoying.

Today when I am eating with others I am amazed at how they are able to fit all that in their stomachs and amazed at what I used to eat. I am so thankful for my sleeve today and how it limits any moment of weakness I might have. So far I have been good and I know at this time I have to stay away from country fairs etc. Not because I would eat the food but because of the mental anguish it would probably do to me. I applaud those of you who can handle it but for me a full on yummy (yet gross now)food assault would be pure torture. I think that is growth!

[gamergirl 4,609]

It's amazing how this life change really opens your eyes to what we had been partaking in and enjoying.

Today when I am eating with others I am amazed at how they are able to fit all that in their stomachs and amazed at what I used to eat. I am so thankful for my sleeve today and how it limits any moment of weakness I might have. So far I have been good and I know at this time I have to stay away from country fairs etc. Not because I would eat the food but because of the mental anguish it would probably do to me. I applaud those of you who can handle it but for me a full on yummy (yet gross now)food assault would be pure torture. I think that is growth!

All of what you said. But I'm also amazed at how little food it really takes to keep us alive! I can't get over that.

[debrooks66 41]

I agree with everything on here. BUT in somewhat of an off comment it's not just in America. European fairs are just as guilty. I believe for myself it wasn't the food availability but my self control that got me here. I could have picked a healthier alternative but I chose not to. I have accepted my responsibilities and my bad choices. I now choose the good. Of course now I have more of a push but mentally I don't want it any more.

First 40 years was given to me. The next 40 I have to fight for! I'm actually 46 it would not have made sense! Lol.