30lbs...here's what i found out by just doing LAWL. I was really good during the week when my life was pretty structured and then like you the weekends killed me. So I took it a day at a time. at that time my COD had normal people that understood this is a total lifestyle change and they worked with me, not against me. (i am not sure how my COD would deal now with all new people). and I am finding as I journey into this program that I am (hold on or sit down here) wanting to eat better. It has gotten easier for me to plan my weekends even when we eat out. And as your progress your body will require less for and the you will begin to reason out temptations wondering if it's worth it or not. I know it may sound wild and crazy now, but hang with it and keeping working the program.

Wow, HeatherCP, what a great job you've done so far! I think that is excellent advice and I am going to try and incorporate it into my mindset!

Christie

I started the program in red because Iwas breastfeeding, later my COD changed to purple and when Iwas 180 they changed to gold and they told that I will continue with that plan until the end. They also told me that when I were like 10 pounds away from my goal they are gonna change it for the green for a couple of weeks to lose that last pounds faster. Can some of the girls that are on stabilization and maintenance tell me if that is the way you did it?Now i'm in the purple because Igain a lot of weight.
Milca

Don't give up - we all struggle. I am re-starter from my vacation in January. My husband works out of the house so he loves to go out - even if I cook :dizzy: ! I also travel at least one day a week and find myself eating and drinking too much to be considered OP.

I'm just learning how to manage my eating so I am close to or on plan and keep losing weight. So far, it's been tough, but it is doable. I don't eat a meal anymore unless its a salad - I'll order a couple of appetizers that are close to keeping OP or share part of his. Pasta can be my devil :devil: but if we're eating italian, I just order the appetizer portion and split it in half.

I've also started working out and that seems to help - atleast when I am not totally OP, I don't gain. Anytime you're over the top - drink plenty of water the next day, it helps :)

I know green is below gold but does anyone know what the portions are?
Please don't tell me it's one starch!!!!!!!!!11