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Also, Beth, taking baths (long baths–really, really long baths) are great.  Walking (slowly, sort of a lazy meander) is great too, if you do it for a LONG time.  Books, long movies are all great.  Anything to occupy time and take your mind off your stomach and off of food.

Yes!  Fantasize about how extraordinary you are going to look when you are skinny!  But in the shorter term, think about how good it feels to stop at bite number 5–when you do so successfully.  It really does feel good.  You feel empowered, optimistic, energetic.  The hunger goes away quickly.

Day 3 is going well. I had tea, 1 snickers bar and 1 mars bar for my meals (both bars are the same size.) My husband says I’m looking good, so that made my day Today a friend of mine who has media production company posted the commercial I was an extra for ~ I played a university student!  I want to be back to that point where I can pass for a…[Read more]

It was my pleasure! Thank you so much for hosting! I can’t wait for next Monday to report in on how great the week went!

 And thanks for joining me at the chat last night!!

Exactly right.  But there’s nothing that feels as good as when you succeed in achieving your own personal goals.  So set those benchmarks and hold yourself accountable.  But also enjoy the process.  You are able to do something that very few other people are willing to do themselves.  And it feels SO GOOD to be able to d that.  Take a few bites…[Read more]

Coming back here is the first step when things seem out of control.  But you have taken that first step and are on your way.  Might you be able to join me tonight at the chat?

hi all!
Back on it! Almost back to my start weight Decided to keep a journal/log to keep myself focused and remember why I’m doing this. I can’t keep making excuses to keep eating extra food and expect different results. Must be accountable for myself 100%. I am the only person eating more food than I need too.

-Becky

Yes! I definitely feel very in control and unstoppable when I’m following the plan 100%

You’re definitely an inspiration Susan! It’s important to see what maintenance can look like and I know your going to crush your goal!

It fun when you are on track.  It’s exciting.  You are filled with hope and optimism.  You can only imagine how much better your life is gong to be when you are finished losing weight.  And all of these feelings are far better than the enjoyment you get from eating.  So don’t take that 6th bite–ever!  Avoid snacking.  Welcome the hunger.  Do wh…[Read more]

Been back on track and still working on my journey! Today went great and I’m feeling confident to keep up the momentum

That is great! Way to go!