Here's what I do: Sometimes I'll drink some water, and it will bide off my hunger. If that doesn't work, I try to eat a snack high in grains, such as few Triscuit crackers or a few Sun chips. The high grains seem to sit in my stomach and make me feel full longer. The fiber also helps digestion. I'll have to try to find a workout buddy...somehow I wonder if that's easier for ladies than guys. --Dave

Anybody out there have any tips on how to get re-motivated when it comes to exercise and working out? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Lots of folks like coffee. Supposively helps with digestion too. I know lots of people who are fond of Argentinian Yerba Mate (an herbal tea). I currently drink a zero carb "rock star" drink. It is only lightly carbonated, and I sip it. I like it better than the "sugar free" rock star drink. I've tried a few other brands of energy drinks in no carb formula too. I don't mind the "NOS" brand, but don't like "full throttle unleaded." I do OK with the light carbonation, and they also include an array of stimulants and b vitamins. I've also heard of people taking one caffene pill in the morning for a boost of energy.

Kat, Good to hear how well things are going for you!!! You might not see this message because you are to busy to check and see our responses.... LOL Anyhow I can totally relate to your son not being ashamed to hang out with you now..... My sons are 12 and 13 and I am soooo happy I can go places now with out embarrasing them like I used to. I was so big I had to use a wheel chair, I couldn't stand for more than 2 minutes, or walk even one block. Now I can walk around the track at the High Scool, even though I have to stop and rest every couple of laps. Last year my husband had to wheel me out to the track to watch their Pop Warner Football games, how Humiliating. I thank God everyday for this surgery it gave me a whole new start on life. Christina

Thanks. I just keep having a little nagging feeling down deep . . . I need to control my eating!!!! But I do exercise and I recently increased the speed of my running, but not the distance. I don't think I will go over 3 miles. My sister wants me to run with her, but she is a marathon runner. YIKES! Running 12 miles for fun? I don't know about that. But maybe someday.