Absolutely 8 ozs counts and matters. That's 8 ozs less of you. You're headed in the right direction. Yay!!!!
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The dietician told me to remember over Christmas, that I am only human and not to set unrealistic goals... Go to parties, have a drink , have something to eat but don't pig out. I must remember my mantra 'All things in moderation and moderation in all things'
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I tried doing "moderation" during many "diet" attempts in the past. Many failed ones that is. For me,
especially when first embarking on a lifestyle change, moderation and I just didn't work. For me and of course we're all different, it is MUCH easier to not start eating certain foods than to start eating them and have to stop. Once I get that first bite, like the food addict that I am, I just want more and more and more and than I overeat. And then the cycle begins again. Ugh. My solution to this problem - don't start. I didn't find it restrictive at all - it just made so much sense to me. If I've got problems with certain foods - steer clear of them. Once I made them absolute no's, they no longer called out to me. It was a miracle of sorts. I didn't feel deprived not eating them. I felt deprived TO eat them. Deprived of self esteem, self confidence, vitality, energy, productivity, movement and the best possible me. I figured "those" foods will always be around, when I KNOW FOR SURE, I've got the control, much better to focus on my health for a change. Make THAT a top priority.
For anyone that can do moderation and successfully lose weight, especially in the beginning - more power to ya!
Happy holidays and I look forward to hearing of your continued success!