*Dean*

.......... it's like we speak different languages

Ahh. I was confused (doesn't take much) I hate it when I read people telling others what to do but I didn't see that on this thread, so I got a bit lost. "panties in a wad" LOL I had to google that .......

Oh, and I eat 6 times a day. I find I after 3 hours I get an empty feeling. Over the last few months I've got much better at knowing when I'm satisfied and not over full *pats self on back*

People are crazy if they don't follow their surgeons and dieticians advice. Isn't everyone just talking?

You've done an amazing job Kel. It will be great having this tool to chip away at the last bit!

I was the same as Marto. Felt flat for 3 weeks, was it depression? Not sure, but I wasn't myself. For me I think it was facing my food demons and why I over eat, more than missing food or volume eating. That temporary black dog feeling is well and truly gone now.

I love this.

Yeah, we'll sell off anything Australian for a dollar. Kangaroos with be native to America or China next.

Jack in the crack I'm not going to google that fast food joint on a work computer!

Go on!!

It's a bit bitter. Maybe if we loaded it with high fructose corn syrup it might appeal to an American pallet? It really is one of those things that you wonder how it gained popularity in the first place - but once you're hooked you're hooked!

3000 cals - can you imagine! Already seems a lifetime ago.

Karen, Karen, Karen I will remember that! When I said friends, I didn't mean the rank and file on VST, but more the people you've spoken to every other day for months - like you guys. Have a good day everyone! Deano

LOL @ motorboat

Did he say All or Small??

I like real names and real photos in here I don't like being friends with people and not knowing their name! Have a good night everyone, Deano

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if he had a profile on "benaughty" he's probably been at it a while. You deserve better than that.

Now it could hold 3 of you!

I think its because they're made in a lab / factory. I try to get the vast majority of my Protein from food. I don't want to be drinking multiple Protein shakes a day for the rest of my life that taste like poo.

Happy days. Back to smashing it out!

Like Pdx and a lot of others have said I think a closed group would be a real disservice to lots of people. I think one of the great things about VST is that you get an insight into where the head of someone further down the road from you is at. I find / have found that really valuable. The only way you can get that is by reading peoples posts.

I think you're right Sarah. I think sometimes Newbies post here because they're just answering to a post in the right hand 'recent posts' column. Maybe Alex could look at not having Vet posts advertised in recent posts.

I agree with MGT. Packing food is great. If you cant pack have worked out in advance what you plan to eat. Spend time planning this, it's a good investment! Also I agree with everyone about the small plate thing. I do this. I was a plate cleaner and over time I've got better at not doing this. Now I actually enjoy leaving food - even if I've paid for it in a restaurant. I got in the habit of leaving a bit of food on my plate to be thrown out. Even if it was only half a teaspoon.

I love the transition from "make me want to barf" to "pretty bangin". Good work!

Like Robert Downey Jnr said in Tropic Thunder "Never go full tard"