Hello All!
 

Hi all,
I am new to this site, but not new to dieting. I know that it is suppose to be a lifestyle change. I have tried so many different diets (lifestyle changes), but something often happens to derail me and I give up many of the good habits that I started. I struggle with keeping about 20 pounds off. I have YoYo-ed with that amount of weight for most of my life. Anyway, I am back at it again trying to lose 20 pounds. I checked out 8 weight loss diet books from the library today. I was hoping to find the Dr. Beck book, that I read about on this site, but my library didn't have it. I have been glancing over the books to try to get some new ideas and motivation. I have had success with many diet plans including WW, Atkins and many others. It's not the losing that is the main problem for me, it's the keeping it off for life that is the problem. So anyway, I hope to get to know some of you better and reading about your journeys. Have a great night.

Hi! I'm new here too! good luck with your journey!

Welcome!

:welcome: Stage_Dolls and Wizeapple! I agree that maintenance is the hardest part. I've recently come to the conclusion after reading the NY Times article "Fat Trap" (Google) that if I am serious about losing weight and keeping it off, I'm going to have to stay on my diet forever. Luckily, I like my diet plan. It's healthy and has a cheat day each and every week! :carrot: I think I can live with that! :yes: Whichever plan you use, I wish you the best! This is a great place to be so take a look around and jump right in!

Yep, but "forever" can be easier said than done. I have found plans that I like but they all require at least a little thought. After a few years of maintenance old habits can creep back. Are there people on this site who have been on maintenance for a long time?

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes. :hug:

Hi I'm new too and can certainly relate.

I think also the 'diet forever' is likely a very true aspect of many peoples maintenance, mine included unfortunately.

Look forward to seeing you around and congratulating your success.

Oh yes, there are some people here who have been on maintenance for 10 years and longer! I agree "forever" is easier said than done, but I have to try. I don't want to keep gaining weight and that's what my yo-yo dieting has gotten me!