I don't think I could do the rubber band thing. It's not that I don't think it would work, I just have very sensitive wrists.
For me, it's a psychological thing. There's something about drinking a bottle of water before I give in that takes the edge off the urge. Of course, sometimes I give in anyway, but at least I've had some of my water for the day, right?
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Clothes fitting and becoming bigger on you is one of my favorite moments I had myself.
Keep up the great changes your making and congrats again.