Belynda

I've just got my instructions from the doctor. Along with Optifast 3 times a day, I'm allowed 1 piece of fruit a day, and 2 cups of veg a day. Not so bad - at least I can eat with my family at dinner. I'm mentally getting into the right frame of mind so I please with myself and I know that I am doing the right thing, and this is going to work.:shades_smile:

Having your food get revenge on you is one thing I wont miss! Acid reflux is something I am getting more of because of my weight pressing on my stomach. I wont miss that! lol. Or having to hoag the bathroom the next day. he he I've just read some where that if you do colour association with food, you start to go off the bad food. eg red for bad food, yellow for food to have occasionally, green for food to have lots of (healthy food). So when ever I see fatty, oily, high carb food, I picture a red 'STOP' sign. When I see fruit and veg, I see a green 'GO' sign. Something that I am going to try.

Thanks Julie. I have 5 weeks to go before I have to start the Optifast, so I have time to get my mind around the fact I am starting a new way of life. I just need to get in the right frame of mind. Not there yet - I'm still saying good bye to the bad foods that I love. As I constantly yawn, I chew gum, and suck sugar-free lollies, so this will have to do. Having a list of things to do instead of eatings, and reminding myself why I am doing this, will help during the cravings time. I hope!

Hi all I have to do 2 weeks before surgery of Optifast and 4 weeks after. How do you cope with eating with your family at meal times? And having it at work? While I am looking forward to getting closer to surgery (7 May) and maybe losing some weight, I aren't looking forward to missing food for 6 weeks. For those who had to do liquid diet for 2 weeks or more, how did you cope?