Ok so I was thinking about this today. I know what I have changed about how and what I eat that I will carry over into my life after diet.

1. no Fake Coffee creamers (metabolisom killers)
2. no sugar in my coffee
3. I will continue to have around 4 cups veggies a day
4. Make sure I get enough protien

What about you? What will stay with you for life?

Eating veggies won't kill me.
I don't have to be a vegitarian to lose weight
Food doesn't have to have sugar in it to taste good.

1--I do not need to eat the portions of food I used to think I needed to. I eat when I am hungry, eat slowly, and small portions are sufficient

2--There are so many amazing vegetables out there! Who knew?

3--Snacks can be healthy, not sugary, processed junk.

4--being healthy and skinny(ish) feels AMAZING!

5--I do not need fast food!

I don't need to eat carbs to "fill me up!"

~ Fats are NOT our enemy (except for the kind on our butts )
~ Keep those proteins coming!
~ No aspertame
~ Coconut flour is actually pretty good when you figure it out!
~ ACV over red wine or balsamic
~ Carbs in the AM and later PM only - and keep it low!
~ WF syrup isn't bad, I'll be keeping that
~ Yes, a green smoothie CAN taste good

How does fake coffee creamer kill your metabolism?

to never underestimate my abilities again!!
be creative and think outside the box
find your OWN WAY
DON'T COMPARE your journey with someone else's
be willing to try new foods at least 2 times
if you don't like a veggie one way try it another, keep trying
never ever ever give up on yourself

I do not need fast foods or quick processed foods from the inconvenient store!!

it's the hydrogenated oils. I don't remember exaclty where I read the phrase "metabolism killer" but it has stuck with me. After reading about how they make hydro oils I just felt sick. I don't ever want to put that in my body again. I would recomend that you look into it. Hydro oils are bad for you on so many levels and it hides in so much of our food.

I'm not one to argue for hydronated oils ... who would make an argument for trans fat? Not me.

I'm just not aware that they slow down your metabolism.

perhaps that term is not quite right. I only remember reading "hydronated oils are a metabolisim killer" in refrance to coffee creamers. But you have chalanged me to look more closely at that claim. I did find this artical that makes it a bit clearer. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-hydrogenated-oil.htm It states that because the digestive system doesn't know what to do with this highly altered fat that it can build up in the body leading to wieght gain.

It doesn't matter how small the number is, a loss is still a loss!

Love this thread! Very positive!
1. I won't die if I don't have dessert every day
2. Cauliflower is a miracle food from God
3. It's actually fun to clothes shop
4. More protein and veggies every day
5. Food is not my friend when I'm bored, happy, sad, angry...etc
6. Legs crossed is the most comfortable way to sit

Have to steal this one for myself!!! that is exactly true!!!!

Socializing/festivities are not about the food, but about the people, memories and experiences.

Your tastes buds can come alive again once you get the sugar out of your system...who knew how good veggies could taste????