[beautifulone]

Originally Posted by Apple Cheeks

I don't know if this fits with what you were asking but.....

A piece of advice I can offer (and that I am still learning myself) is:

Forgive yourself when you slip up, and keep going.

This means when you fall off-plan, don't just chuck everything out the window. Learn from the mistake(s), and keep going.

For instance, if you break down and have a slice of cake or polish off a whole plate of Thai fried rice (like i did last night) don't punish yourself for it by berating yourself or starving yourself later. And don't say to yourself " oh, well, since I already messed up I'll just eat XYZ too and start again tomorrow."

No more all-or-nothing mentality! Accept it and keep going. You will be doing this for LIFE -- it's inevitable that you will have some "off-plan" moments in the next few decades!

Like I said, though, I'm still learning this concept myself so I know it's easier said than done.

I think this is one of the most important things to remember. It goes along with what others wrote regarding consistency. Consistency is golden And you don't have to be perfectly consistent, if you are consistent most of the time, you will lose weight So if something happens, let it go and keep your goal in mind! Then keep moving towards it

[debbies]

Originally Posted by curlylocks

I eat the same lunch everyday... I know this may not work for everyone, but for me I am learning to look at food as just necessary to live... as fuel.

it helps keep me focused and regimented

I have a can of tuna each day for lunch and rotate my sides-- sugar free applesauce or a mini yougurt and some type of berry or some days celery with sf peanut butter

I'm worried about the amount of mercury you are getting by eating tuna everyday. check out these web pages: http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/tuna.asp

Here's another link: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/b...07_tuna_ov.htm

[wiginn]

My advice is to find what works for you. Over the past several years I have tried several things: BFL, WW (multiple times), Fat Smash, South Beach, etc. As I always do in January, this past year, I made my typical resolutions to get healthier and for some reason, this time around, South Beach is what is working for me...I'm down 18# since the middle of January. I'm drinking lots of water, making sure I'm balancing my good carbs, good fats & lean proteins and exercising regularly.

Take it one day at a time. Use 3FC for support. Find what works for you. Good luck!!