I have to deal with life the same way. The thing is...depriving yourself will NEVER work long term! This has to be a lifestyle change that will last forever right? That's what I am working on too. It would be totally unrealistic for me to think that I could possibly do without the foods that I love forever. Going out to eat for me is a social thing that I enjoy and will continue to enjoy. I am learning to control my portions though. Sometimes I will just take one bite of something really yummy from dh's plate. Keep up the good work ladies!
I talked to myself before I even started down this path this time. I would not forego my friends, family or social events. I will have a game plan going in, try to stick with it and if I don't, I won't beat myself up so badly that I quit or in the opposite binge some more. But before I eat something, I do think hard on whether it's worth it. Right now the weight loss feels pretty darn good and I don't want to stall that and I know following program is how I will continue to lose weight.
Good Luck everybody. I'm glad it's October. I don't think Halloween will be an issue for me. Thanksgiving - I'm already thinking of some great desserts that will help me through the pie season. Christmas is another milestone beyond that. Little steps toward the big goals.
Check in everyone and let us know how you're doing!
hi guys!
whats up rosie?thats a good plan! tomm is my lunch date. i think my plan will be to just split it in 1/2 or something bc i dont wanna deprive myself.
Hey guys what's up? Zhai and Rose what's up with you?
Hi andreaphilip3, don't worry about your lunch date tomorrow. Stick with your plan and eat only 1/2 and you will do fine.
I am having a good day so far. Hopefully it stays that way. I am sticking within my points, have 4 glasses of water gone already and I got on th elliptical for 45 minutes today. I uped it another 5 minutes to give myself a boost.
I'm not too worried about Halloween or Thanksgiving giving me a problem weight wise. I'm worried about Christmas. That is the season I can gain weight. I am going to do my best this Christmas and keep on exercising so I don't gain too much. A couple pounds I can handle but I'm aiming at NONE.
I'm sorta new. A returning Lifer who fell off the wagon. So how does this challenge go?
My 2cents on your topic--these days I try to have a teeny bit of the stuff I love but never over 4oz. [1/2 cup] of whatever it is. I have managed to settle for a forkful of pancakes speared off dh's plate when we go out with the folks on Sun mornings--and now it's a habit. One small victory at a time.
andreaphilip: I actually do order the styrofoam box to come WITH the meal and box up the other half right away. It helps.
Trying to map out my plan for the day in order to stay OP.
Self, I said, by my count we have something like 81 days until Christmas. Isn't that interesting? That's certainly enough time to make some progress. We have the time, we have an inspiring support team here, and we have the plan.
So I agreed with my self and decided I really CAN do this--ain't nothin' standin' in my way. Let's roll!!!!
Ipa- I always tell myself that ( There is nothing standing between me and the goals I have set exccept ME) so move out of the way Cause I am meeting this goal Great attitude girl
Hi Ipanema, You look great with the pooch. I have two dogs myself. Can't say that I have the sun shine though. I have been dieting since May and it is slow but working. I was 255-260 and am 226 now. I am a diabetic with feet problems and can't do much. But I use a pedal machine to spin with both feet and hands. That keeps the weifhr off the legs and give me exercise. My diet has been Special K for Brk. Heiner's 35 peanut butter and jelly sandwich with one of those 100 cal snacks. Then I eat a conservative meal. I know everyone hear is struggling to continue with a healthy routine everyday and I want to encourage everyone to keep trying something to ease the stress on your body - spiritually, mind and body. Be Happy.
Cause I am meeting this goal 
Great attitude girl 
