I agree, I felt so lazy after eating my junk this weekend...I had no energy to do anything....finally this morning I was back up walking at 5:30....it felt so good....you really realize how bloated you feel eating junk food.

i had a cinnamon bun the other week and I was thinking to myself "why am I even eating this? it's not even that good" I still don't know why I kept eating it...

This sounds wonderful.

I've been living off roasted cauliflower lately. SO GOOD! I really need to get more creative so i don't get sick of my favorite things....

Hang in there - try and remember why you originally started and how you felt at that time - GOOD LUCK!

Every time I go to WI, I end up telling my coach about some creation I've come up with for dinner or a dressing or whatever. This week she said that none of her other dieters are that creative, and that she thinks that's one of the reasons I've been doing so well.

I think one of the keys to success with IP, and I'm hoping with the maintenance phase, is being as creative as possible in the kitchen. Since I've been on IP, I've tried to keep an open mind about trying things I've never had before, and just seeing what I come up with. Many of my ideas have been sparked by posts on the board, and for that I thank you!

Not everything I come up with is a success, but I've been truly amazed at some of the creations I've come up with, and I think it's the creativity that keeps it interesting and keeps me motivated.

It's fun being creative.

I say own up to it. They understand that people occasionally slip. And going in keeps you accountable, making it easier to stay "on the wagon." They might warn you, but, if it comes, it should be a gentle one. I expect they would only get on your case if it is a pattern. Most of the people where I work cheat, tell the counselors, and only get threatened with being cut off it they do it weekly, or severely undereat (one girl ate only the 3 drinks/day & iceberg lettuce).

Anyway, own up to it, and move on. You can do it!

Within a day or two of when I joined someone posted that she'd just got her packets and was going to go "play with my food." I love that idea. It's made eating so much more fun and meaningful, I think.

So, i weighed in yesterday, and even after my binge weekend i still lost .6lbs. Thank god. I told my diet coach that i had cheated and she just explained to me, again, that it is not in my best interest, so expensive, blah blah blah. So needless to say, i'm back on track and feeling great!

I think variety definitely helps! Would you be willing to share some of your successful creations?