Allison

  Everybody’s working for the weekend!!

I bought caffeine pills.  Or a 5-hr energy drink.  I cannot drink tea or coffee.

<p style=”text-align: left;”>  Indeed – sounds great!!!  Getting rid of all or none thinking is one of the best skills to hone!!  7 or 8 bites is a great way to do that.  We know Dr L loves perfect 5 bites, but he also loves getting right back on when you take a couple of extra bites. :worship:</p>

I agree – approaching it as a routine has helped many times throughout my project.  I watch the clock and allot myself my 5 bites at 1 pm and 6 pm.  Evert other time is sparkling water or water.  I do take caffeine at 10 am.

The most important thing is don’t quit! Foe me, that has made all the difference.

Haha!!  Love the reference!!  I am happy to say I am back on my routine!

Happy birthday!

Thank you!!  I am getting myself back on track as well!! So glad you got some useful info!!

oHow true this is!!!

We all have bad days and weeks.  They key is never giving up!  Hope things get better quickly!! And they will with 5 bites!

I didn’t eat anything special on maintenance.  I would describe it as mindful eating and always trying to not finish food.  This week, I have decided to try to the as written until Friday.  Then I have a family trip and will relax.  Next week, I may go back to alternating days depending on how I am doing.  I am in need of making up for…[Read more]

Thank you. What a gift we have to see our progress immortalized! Finally a successful diet day done again today!!! 🖐️🙏🏻💓

Thanks!!  I am looking forward to next week when I can report progress!

I am here with you!!!  Sparkling water for “breakfast”

Welcome!!  This is probably the 100th time or more that I started a diet – bit this time I am sticking with it!!

Great work! I hear ya.  Bed early or naps on weekend are great ways to get through tough days.  I don’t feel great when I do snickers both meals.  I do feel good if I have protein for lunch and snickers for dinner.

Cheering you on!