The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[MerryMary]

see? see? I try to be serious and you guys just gotta take me there! <br><br>but i must say that yes, your response made complete sense. The thought of maintenance sometimes scares me but more for the food urges than the emotional thing. I have found a comfort zone in controlling the emotional eating this time around. I think that is what has helped keep me on plan. What scares me is, once i start adding in the "white stuff" (bread, pasta =weakness) will that trigger binges? That is my fear. I don't think it's feasible to think that i will stay away from it forever, i just have to learn control, kinda like robin with the toast/pb/choc chips. She seems to be a "one and done" kinda gal. THAT'S what i have to learn. One and done, One and done. I do have to say that over the holidays, the ability to maintain my control has given me a bright outlook towards maintenance, so i know IT CAN BE DONE (after one) !

I agree, Erica. The "one and done" philosophy is a good one to follow--I called it moderation. Carbs seem to be addictive, so if there is a food trigger you are aware of don't be too sure of your power of control!! Still, what you are learning in the weight loss phase about those triggers will be invaluable later in maintenance. Keep up the good work you're doing!!

[dede4wd]

When I was in the weightloss phase I was somewhat concerned about maintenance--scared, in fact. But now I take it in stride. My big trigger is not so much the food I desire (and occasionally eat) as it is the emotions that cause the desire in the first place! Does that make sense?

I completely understand this! And also your last post about learning invaluable lessons about triggers in the weight-loss phase is so true. I successfully maintained with what I had learned until I went kind of willy-nilly with food while I quit smoking and just conveniently forgot all of it...that an my 8lb line of no return on the scale (when I would go back on 5-1). I like what you wrote about satisfying urges in moderation (I have to look up that word again when I leave the weight loss phase! LOL)

I'm so happy you're maintaing and posting, it's so nice to see you on the threads because you add so much to them!

[MerryMary]

When I was in the weightloss phase I was somewhat concerned about maintenance--scared, in fact. But now I take it in stride. My big trigger is not so much the food I desire (and occasionally eat) as it is the emotions that cause the desire in the first place! Does that make sense?

I completely understand this! And also your last post about learning invaluable lessons about triggers in the weight-loss phase is so true. I successfully maintained with what I had learned until I went kind of willy-nilly with food while I quit smoking and just conveniently forgot all of it...that an my 8lb line of no return on the scale (when I would go back on 5-1). I like what you wrote about satisfying urges in moderation (I have to look up that word again when I leave the weight loss phase! LOL)

I'm so happy you're maintaing and posting, it's so nice to see you on the threads because you add so much to them!

Dede, I'm so glad you posted in my journal and thank you for the affirmation. Frankly, when I just started MF, you were one of the people on this board that I really admired ... and I continue to do so. Losing weight and the emotional impact that has AND quitting smoking--You are a true mentor on these boards! You'll get those extra pounds off before too long. With MF we have a plan!!

[ChynnaDoll]

hey Mare, STILL wait'N...you gonna send him?? LOL!

Hope you had a SWELL day today:+)

Chynna

[MerryMary]

hey Mare, STILL wait'N...you gonna send him?? LOL!

Hope you had a SWELL day today:+)

Chynna

Oh, sorry ... I had a senior moment.
Will send him along my friend!

[ChynnaDoll]

Poppn' over to say HOWWWWWWWWDIE!!!!!!!and to wish you a GREAT day:+)))

Chynna

[MerryMary]

Poppn' over to say HOWWWWWWWWDIE!!!!!!!and to wish you a GREAT day:+)))

Chynna

Chynna, you are just the sweetest!

[lifelovinaries]

:wave: Mary! See, we bumped up that journal, got a little activity going on...YOU ARE THE WOMAN!!! Hope you had a good day!

[DogMa]

Hey, my ears were burning!

Just wanted to chime in on the discussion earlier. The thing is, I was NEVER a "one and done" kinda girl before. And I still struggle occasionally, but I'm learning. And some of it is practicing. I'll actually go and have a little chocolate or something when I just sorta want it, rather than when I'm craving it, to prove to myself that I can eat one piece and stop. And, I hope, teach myself to eat one piece and stop.

I'm still very much a work in progress, though.

[MerryMary]

Hey, my ears were burning!

Just wanted to chime in on the discussion earlier. The thing is, I was NEVER a "one and done" kinda girl before. And I still struggle occasionally, but I'm learning. And some of it is practicing. I'll actually go and have a little chocolate or something when I just sorta want it, rather than when I'm craving it, to prove to myself that I can eat one piece and stop. And, I hope, teach myself to eat one piece and stop.

I'm still very much a work in progress, though.

Aren't we all, Robin? A work in progress, that is.

I was good with nibbles even when I was OP. If I decided to open a bag of crisps I was able to ration them out to myself over 3-4 days rather than eat them all in one sitting!

[MerryMary]

:wave: Mary! See, we bumped up that journal, got a little activity going on...YOU ARE THE WOMAN!!! Hope you had a good day!

<img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/maizak/fministstar.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"> YES!

[Out*With*The*Old]

Just droppin by your place to say HOWDY!!!!

[lifelovinaries]

I'm just getting a chance to catch up on the forum and i surely couldn't exit without stopping by my Mary's house to say . Hope all has been going well for you!

[dede4wd]

Just catching up, have a GREAT weekend!

[MerryMary]

Thanks Kym, Erica and Dede for checking in on me. Once again it's been a very busy week and the coming week will be as well. You girls are wonderfully inspirational and encouraging!