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Don’t beat yourself up too bad.We have all had setbacks, just get back up and do it again next meal. I have started and restarted this so many times it is not even funny. I had to get my mind around this because so much of this diet for me is mental. Your transparency is honest and refreshing because we can all relate. Congrats on the weight loss…[Read more]

Snickers bars are a perfect gauge for my meal size too. It’s easy to take a bigger bite if you aren’t beginning with a pre- portioned meal. Bars take the guessing out of it.

You’re doing great! My youngest son turns 20 on Saturday and normally I would indulge a little, but not now. I drove down to see him at college, brought a cake and was totally content not celebrating with food like I’ve done in the past. I totally get the “feeling light” that you described. It’s a great feeling. 

Works for me. I like the chewable. It feels like a bite splurge at breakfast.

I feel empowered throwing food away now. It was always a big deal  growing up to “finish my plate” because “there are starving kids in other countries” etc.  I am now going to eat small to stay small. 

Way to go Matt.

I will be at the next one. 

When are the chats?

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Thank you!!   :rose:</p>

Keep going. More days in a row like today and you will be at your goal weight in no time. 

My Top Ten Benefits of Being Thin Again (very soon)

1. Shopping for cute clothes again.
2. Looking younger
3. Dancing, Dancing, Dancing. I can’t wait for a night out dancing.
4. Taking pictures again. I have avoided the camera since I gained weight.
5. Beach vacations.
6. Improving my health. I have so much to live for.
7. Improving my flexibility after…

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Yes! No hunger. A little bit when it is time to eat, but it is more of a timer than anything else lol. Completely manageable. I am so ecstatic knowing I WILL reach my goal soon. Today my accounting lady took her daughters to Mexico for the gastric sleeve surgery. It feels so good knowing I will have better results without the risk of surgery or…[Read more]

Start looking for those cute clothes. You are so close to being there. Excited for you!!!!!

Another thing that helps me is I eat at designated times. I eat my lunch at 12:00 and my dinner at 5:00. Hot tea or zero calorie drinks as much as I want. Now when my stomach growls I imagine that is what fat sounds like melting off lol. 

Exactly Matt. My bites are precious to me. I make sure I am eating something good, or just what I am craving. I love how adaptable this diet is. I can eat anything as long as it is just 5 magic bites.

Welcome Vita! I did my best on this diet after joining here. It can be very mental at times, but it is so worth it. I am glad that once I reach my goal I never have to do this again. It is empowering to be in control eating like this. 

I totally understand. I am in Dallas and my hubby lived many years in Houston, and the traffic was brutal. I drink hot green tea, jasmine tea in the evenings. Yes mine is set and after three days it is so much easier. I didn’t realize how much I ate out of habit,  boredom, etc. Keep yourself busy. Get on here and read the posts, go to youtube and…[Read more]

The great thing with 5 bites is every single day you will weigh less. I only weigh once a week. Don’t worry about the scale because the weight will fall off it has no other choice if you are keeping your meals consistent in volume with the same size 5 bites. I do bars because it takes the guess work out for me. I also only focus on my next perfect…[Read more]