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So now that my life doesn't revolve around food o find myself thinking about food alot...and don't know what to do with myself since I'm not eating. Does anyone else struggle with this? What do you do to keep your mind off of cravings? I'm 5 days post op so I have had nothing but liquids!!

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Preach it! I don't know what to do with myself either when food is not the focal point of my life. I'm 10 days post op.

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Oh my gawd!!

It's AMAZING how much more there is to life than food and excess weight. Do a mud run, learn to Zumba, climb a mountain, buy a camera and explore your world, go paddle around a lake, strap on some roller blades, volunteer to walk dogs at the animal shelter, play some golf, ride a roller coaster, plant a garden, mow some lawns for the elderly, explore your city, go white Water rafting, zipline across a mountain top...

Go out and LIVE your life as you never have before. food is fuel, that's it. Once you figure that out, you will be SO MUCH more free.

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Just for those little moments when you are just home for a little bit, or watching tv, the times we are usually eating, are the hardest! I completely understand!!!

But... Once you are able to eat real food and are off the liquids your cravings will likely calm down some. The reason they did for me was because food doesn't make me feel the same anymore. I used to be able to eat and get so full, and feel great, but bad at the same time! Lol

Now food is just here to make sure I have enough nutrients to get by. I think it's part physical (with our tiny tummies) and part mental!! I really rely on cheeses and Protein bars to help my cravings, and you will see that once you can have these things it doesn't take but just a little bit to fill you up!

Good luck, it does get better I promise!!!

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Oh my gawd!!

It's AMAZING how much more there is to life than food and excess weight. Do a mud run, learn to Zumba, climb a mountain, buy a camera and explore your world, go paddle around a lake, strap on some roller blades, volunteer to walk dogs at the animal shelter, play some golf, ride a roller coaster, plant a garden, mow some lawns for the elderly, explore your city, go white Water rafting, zipline across a mountain top...

Go out and LIVE your life as you never have before. food is fuel, that's it. Once you figure that out, you will be SO MUCH more free.

Yes but it's not that simple. Not like flicking a light switch. Try Judith Beck and Martha Beck for some actual neuroplasticity to help change your brain.

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"LIFE STARTS AFTER YOUR COMFORT ZONE" time to start doing new things, there's thousands of things you can try, photography, walking, hiking, riding a bike, helping your community, shelters, find a new hobby….it's hard in the beginning but then you're going to want more and more…just like food!!! GOOD LUCK.

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Oh my gawd!!

It's AMAZING how much more there is to life than food and excess weight. Do a mud run, learn to Zumba, climb a mountain, buy a camera and explore your world, go paddle around a lake, strap on some roller blades, volunteer to walk dogs at the animal shelter, play some golf, ride a roller coaster, plant a garden, mow some lawns for the elderly, explore your city, go white Water rafting, zipline across a mountain top...

Go out and LIVE your life as you never have before. food is fuel, that's it. Once you figure that out, you will be SO MUCH more free.

Yes but it's not that simple. Not like flicking a light switch. Try Judith Beck and Martha Beck for some actual neuroplasticity to help change your brain.

I guess I was very lucky and VERY ready. It was "that easy" for me. I was done being fat. I was done eating myself to death. I was done being unhealthy and I was done watching everyone else live a full life while I made excuses.

I made the decision and I went for it. I am no one exciting or special. If I can, anyone can.

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