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KD · 28th February, 2007

So when can I relax for more than a moment?

Not until you’ve really changed your way of eating. Until it’s a habit that comes naturally without thinking. We are talking about years here. I counted calories and weighed food for about a year. Now I only calorie count and weigh occasionally to check I’m still doing it right, but I still can’t really relax.

What about the GI diet, SW, WW to maintain?

Great. When you are just trying to maintain, you’re not dieting but learning a new way of eating. All these plans are fine, as long as your calorie amounts add up. Anything that allows free foods can be a problem. If you can cope with free food, that’s fine.

Most people who have had a weight problem for a while, might find this difficult. At the end of the day, it’s the calories that matter when it comes to maintaining.

What if I put on a few pounds?

That’s okay too. That’s normal. Even the skinniest person does that at times. For us though, we have to be aware, not panic, but cut down consciously for a while to remedy the situation. You have to refocus….and quickly!

But I just want to be normal.

Please let me be normal Karion!

Hey! Don’t we all. Some people are more normal that others

But for the most of us…dream on….being a normal weight does not mean you are normal.

Physically yes…possibly, though leptin levels could make it harder for you compared to someone who hasn't had to lose weight. Psychologically, probably not. Not yet anyway.

Does this mean I can’t have any ‘bad’ foods at all…..EVER!!

I’m a great believer in having trigger food sometimes. I need to know how to control them. They are too nice to give up forever. Knowing your trigger foods is helpful. You can plan for them, and work out how you will deal with the demon. Bread was always my trigger food. Now I seem to be able to eat it without a problem. It’s taken time though, but I’m so glad I didn’t strike it off forever.

Since SSing, I have learnt so much. I know how to control my eating!! Can’t wait until I get to goal!

Huh. Dream on again buddy

You may think you’ve learnt it all, but you’ve just scratched the surface. Sorry.

Whoops, I’ve put on a stone since I got to goal, should I SS again?

In my opinion nope (but I can say that cos I’m not a counsellor

) Apart from the fact that you shouldn’t do a VLCD under a certain weight, just think about having to do those plans again!

Normal eating can usually sort this, or else 1500kcal .

I’m scared to get to goal now! Is it really worth it, and isn’t it going to be too hard?

Nothing to be scared about. It’s certainly worth it. Like a dream come true really. Keep your expectations realistic though. I decided that when I got up to the 1500 CD plan, I would continue to focus (be on a diet so to speak) for another year. At the end of that year, I realised that I needed at least another 4 years.

If I manage to maintain for 5 years, I think I’ll feel pretty confident that I’ve cracked it, but then I’ve had much longer than that with weight issues. 5 years of learning to do it right is nothing in comparison to all those years lost.

I hate you Karion!! I just want to get to goal and get on with my life!

Okay. You have the right to hate me

Go to the back of the queue

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KD Gone fishing KD's Profile Albums KD's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 18,058 Thanks: 165 Thanked 488 Times in 353 Posts Rep Power: 620 Diet: Was Cambridge, now maintaining	So when can I relax for more than a moment? Not until you’ve really changed your way of eating. Until it’s a habit that comes naturally without thinking. We are talking about years here. I counted calories and weighed food for about a year. Now I only calorie count and weigh occasionally to check I’m still doing it right, but I still can’t really relax. What about the GI diet, SW, WW to maintain? Great. When you are just trying to maintain, you’re not dieting but learning a new way of eating. All these plans are fine, as long as your calorie amounts add up. Anything that allows free foods can be a problem. If you can cope with free food, that’s fine. Most people who have had a weight problem for a while, might find this difficult. At the end of the day, it’s the calories that matter when it comes to maintaining. What if I put on a few pounds? That’s okay too. That’s normal. Even the skinniest person does that at times. For us though, we have to be aware, not panic, but cut down consciously for a while to remedy the situation. You have to refocus….and quickly! But I just want to be normal. Please let me be normal Karion! Hey! Don’t we all. Some people are more normal that others But for the most of us…dream on….being a normal weight does not mean you are normal. Physically yes…possibly, though leptin levels could make it harder for you compared to someone who hasn't had to lose weight. Psychologically, probably not. Not yet anyway. Does this mean I can’t have any ‘bad’ foods at all…..EVER!! I’m a great believer in having trigger food sometimes. I need to know how to control them. They are too nice to give up forever. Knowing your trigger foods is helpful. You can plan for them, and work out how you will deal with the demon. Bread was always my trigger food. Now I seem to be able to eat it without a problem. It’s taken time though, but I’m so glad I didn’t strike it off forever. Since SSing, I have learnt so much. I know how to control my eating!! Can’t wait until I get to goal! Huh. Dream on again buddy You may think you’ve learnt it all, but you’ve just scratched the surface. Sorry. Whoops, I’ve put on a stone since I got to goal, should I SS again? In my opinion nope (but I can say that cos I’m not a counsellor ) Apart from the fact that you shouldn’t do a VLCD under a certain weight, just think about having to do those plans again! Normal eating can usually sort this, or else 1500kcal . I’m scared to get to goal now! Is it really worth it, and isn’t it going to be too hard? Nothing to be scared about. It’s certainly worth it. Like a dream come true really. Keep your expectations realistic though. I decided that when I got up to the 1500 CD plan, I would continue to focus (be on a diet so to speak) for another year. At the end of that year, I realised that I needed at least another 4 years. If I manage to maintain for 5 years, I think I’ll feel pretty confident that I’ve cracked it, but then I’ve had much longer than that with weight issues. 5 years of learning to do it right is nothing in comparison to all those years lost. I hate you Karion!! I just want to get to goal and get on with my life! Okay. You have the right to hate me Go to the back of the queue Last edited by KD : 8th January, 2010 at 06:19 PM