How i lost 80lbs in 6 months eating anything I want!

[ualaw08 270]

Yes that's right! Anything I want! 6 months ago I was absolutely miserable. While eating anything I wanted, I was gaining weight like crazy. My body would hurt and I could not fit any shoes with the exception of loafers. I would plan my my whole day around eating. I would plot how would wake up early just to stop by Dunkin Donuts. There I would by about 6 donut holes and 2 chocolate covered donuts and wash them down with a 20 oz soda. When I arrived at work 2 hours later ( I know, hell of a commute) I would be hungry again and would most likely eat another whole Breakfast or snack. I would down coke before lunch and couldn't wait for 11:00 to come to indulge in whatever the hospital cafeteria was serving. I would cancel meetings some days because it was too far of a walk across the hospital and my feet would hurt terribly or I would be too embarrassed to walk in out of breath. By 3:00, I was ready for a sweet indulgence and when I left, on my way home I would eat McDonald's. If my husband cooked. I would eat again once arriving home. That was my life.

6 months later. I wake up early to make a smoothie made of spinach, blueberries, strawberries and Water. For lunch, I eat a lean and green never eating more than 4-5 mouthfuls (I throw away so much money). For dinner I juice all sorts of fruits and veggies. If I'm hungry in between? Nuts. Do I have something carby from time to time? Yes! Do I have something sweet from time to time? On my way to get frozen yogurt now! Do I eat anything I want? Yes! So how have I lost 80 lbs in 6 months? Because this surgery has made it so that I mostly only want clean, healthy foods. I hate eating out of a bag or box or can. I love colorful foods and fresh foods. I crave them!

This surgery has changed my life! I still have about 50 more pounds to go, but I am looking forward it! New day! New life! New me!

[SusinMichigan 76]

Grinning from ear to ear ... kind of figured your tastes had changed. Sounds like a wonderful way to eat to live! Congratulations!

Edited June 21, 2014 by SusinMichigan

[kappy1418 10]

you go girl congrats your doing great, I just started I had my sleeve done four days ago I hope i have as much success as you did

[qtpatootie2681 29]

Wow that's great! I know that doesn't happen to everyone, but I pray it does to me! Congrats on your success :-)

[fat_free 463]

Phenomenal post! Glad to hear that it is possible to over come the bad food demons for healthy choices!

[OranG3G1rL 0]

That is outstanding! I am in week 2.. so far so good! Wish you luck!

[Fullofitx3 146]

Congratulations, you look great.

[sleeve30 33]

Congratulations!! You look great!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

What an inspiring post! I hope that people pre-surgery, newly post surgery, people struggling with 'head hunger' and people in a stall and struggling will see it and be inspired also.

I CRAVE salads! I use very little dressing or even none, just some vinegar. My sis says I'm weird, but at least when I eat what I crave, there is no guilt afterwards.

Went from a VERY tight size 22/2-3x to a size 0/00!!!

Have maintained for a year and a half. My summer clothes from last year still actually fit!

[segatz80 14]

What an inspiring post! I hope that people pre-surgery, newly post surgery, people struggling with 'head hunger' and people in a stall and struggling will see it and be inspired also.

I CRAVE salads! I use very little dressing or even none, just some vinegar. My sis says I'm weird, but at least when I eat what I crave, there is no guilt afterwards.

Went from a VERY tight size 22/2-3x to a size 0/00!!!

Have maintained for a year and a half. My summer clothes from last year still actually fit!

Amazing how different bodies wear different sizes!!!!

At my heaviest (339lbs) I was wearing a size 24. I'm 242lbs now & wearing a size 18! I'd love to get down to a size 10 at my goal!!

[Dreamin Again 112]

Awesome job! You look wonderful!!!

[HHHappy 225]

great job!

[Kindle 8,667]

Ditto here! 6 months out yesterday, down 84 pounds and yes, I eat whatever I want. Yea us!

[I will what I want 271]

This is a very interesting thread! It sounds like what you want has totally changed. That is actually supported by research that shows food selection changes after vsg and Rny independent of post surgery healing restrictions. So, Hooray! I'm about a month away from my surgery date and feeling nervous so I love success stories like yours. Thanks so much for sharing AND for your transparency about how it was for you prior to surgery! Rock on!

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

@@ualaw08 Thank you for a lovely post! It makes me smile, matching your wonderful smile, which says it all. You should be very proud!

Be well…