Originally Posted by Xylie55

Thanks.You are so right.You are not alone at all.Believe me.And that is why we are so proud of you.Because for many on here,I know,they are struggling too.And are here looking for both help and answers.And there is nothing wrong with you having surgery.If I could of got one,I would have,believe me.But mine wasn't in the cards,so I did the next best thing.And stuck with it,and it is paying off.Been a long road,but one worth traveling.I should of done it sooner.But until we're ready and say that's it,we're not ready to give up our comforts and habits.It's hard,but can be done.I have to make other choices now.In stead of eating ice cream,I get pudding snacks and freeze them.Tastes good and a lot less fat and calories.I improvise healthier choices.So,we need to keep talking about your journey.It is helping us all.And as we lose more weight,it will inspire others to do the same.I know my way isn't for everybody,but sure has worked for me.I'm never hungry,lose weight,can't exercise,but burn my calories just the same but in other ways,like the hot peppers.I drink tons of water to flush the fat out.As that is what it does.And your way may not be for everybody,but is working for you great.I heard the best diet plan out there is Jenny Craig.May or may not be.But where they deliver meals,that's great,but their expensive,and they also tell you to exercise and drink water.So,for me,that's why I like mine.Same thing only way way cheaper.So,keep talking about it.We all are both concerned,and interested about your journey.And I know,some will opt to have it too maybe.Which would be great.Especially for the bigger ones,Both our ways work for us.And I know if nothing else,there is other plans on here that are working for others.Like the 17 day plan.In fact I may give that a go.I'm pretty focused and would stick with it.But for me,mine is portion controlled eating.So,my vote is keep talking,and speaking out,your comfort zone about it is growing,as is this thread.And it will continue to grow.We have a LOT of lurkers watching and wanting to come in and get on board too.So,lets help them out.