Nice blog

Originally Posted by GigiUSA

Nice blog

Thank you!!

Great blog! You are inspiring to me. I appreciate your honesty.
Mary

Jen, you're confronting some good stuff. My own third surgiversary was mid-August.

One thing I am changing up in Year Four is that I'm committing to eat 8 fruits and veggies daily this year, and I'm usually making that target. (Last year's goal was 6, and I usually hit 5.)

I'm finding that the extra V/Fs are dulling my sweet tooth. I still have some daily food treats (usually one small glass of wine and one biscotti), but nighttime cravings are much more rare. Just some food for thought for you to consider.

BTW, I have a friend who many years ago lost 100 pounds on WW and has maintained her weight loss for nearly 20 years. One of her maintenance mantras is, "I maintain easily because I focus on eating healthy foods instead of focusing on not eating unhealthy foods." It was a subtle distinction that worked well for her, and I've never forgotten it.

Originally Posted by MTMiller

Great blog! You are inspiring to me. I appreciate your honesty.
Mary

Thanks so much, Mary!

Originally Posted by Ann2

Jen, you're confronting some good stuff. My own third surgiversary was mid-August.

One thing I am changing up in Year Four is that I'm committing to eat 8 fruits and veggies daily this year, and I'm usually making that target. (Last year's goal was 6, and I usually hit 5.)

I'm finding that the extra V/Fs are dulling my sweet tooth. I still have some daily food treats (usually one small glass of wine and one biscotti), but nighttime cravings are much more rare. Just some food for thought for you to consider.

BTW, I have a friend who many years ago lost 100 pounds on WW and has maintained her weight loss for nearly 20 years. One of her maintenance mantras is, "I maintain easily because I focus on eating healthy foods instead of focusing on not eating unhealthy foods." It was a subtle distinction that worked well for her, and I've never forgotten it.

Thank you, Ann! I always love to hear your advice!

I like the idea on concentrating on more fruits and veggies. I'm also trying to focus back on protein again. Back to basics!

I hear you about the sweets. If I let myself...I could inhale them as well. I have also found that allowing myself something small daily helps quash those constant cravings. I like the dove dark chocolate bites. I can eat one...I suck on it so I can savor it longer and it works for me. I know with the holidays coming and being able to eat more now I will also have to focus on mindful eating as well. Thank you for the reminder Jen.

Originally Posted by Christie13

I hear you about the sweets. If I let myself...I could inhale them as well. I have also found that allowing myself something small daily helps quash those constant cravings. I like the dove dark chocolate bites. I can eat one...I suck on it so I can savor it longer and it works for me. I know with the holidays coming and being able to eat more now I will also have to focus on mindful eating as well. Thank you for the reminder Jen.

I love the idea of a small daily treat. If I try to cut something out completely, I just want it more. Thanks, Christie!

Yes, thanks for being real, I know my down fall is sweets, and I need to watch them....

Originally Posted by jennak89

Yes, thanks for being real, I know my down fall is sweets, and I need to watch them....

Thanks! Being honest with myself isn't easy, but I find it gets be back on track!

A cookie? It doesn't happen often, but if I want a cookie I sure don't feel guilty about it. I am not on a diet. Diets never worked for me.