[tiggermd]

I went of the plan myself over thanksgiving. I also put on a few pounds but the thing I noticed was how the rich food impacted me. The major learning was that it did not satisfy me the way it used to. When I crave now I realize that it is more mental and the thinking that I am missing something. I am keeping the memory of not being really statisfied in the forefront

[Avalon1957]

Originally Posted by shrinkingsusie

No sense stressing about the past because you can't change it, seems like you are dusting yourself off and getting immediately back on track, which is the most important thing!!

Yep, every day is a fresh start. You can only start where you are.

[notmymama]

Love your before and after photo, I am just starting this journey at 322 , your pic's encourage me ..... just day 3 for me, long road... thanks

[44forever]

Originally Posted by tiggermd

The major learning was that it did not satisfy me the way it used to. When I crave now I realize that it is more mental and the thinking that I am missing something. I am keeping the memory of not being really statisfied in the forefront

Thanks for that tidbit. How true your words are. When I am dieting and I cheat, afterwards I always think......was it worth it? If I broke it down..of course it is not worth it. It is just hard in the moment when your emotions get the best of you or you think that you are craving something.

I am also big on not stopping once I start to cheat. That is why I know that I can't cheat if I want success this time. Lisa pinned some great words from her doctor. I printed them out for when I have a low moment I can read it through. I actually have a lot of tips and tricks that I found on pinterest that I printed and I go through them from time to time. It is working so far.