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I am realizing this fear too. I'm almost 6 months out and over the last few weeks my eating habits have started to slide. I haven't been tracking food as diligently, and I've been snacking on carbs (a tootsie roll here, a handful of chips there, a cookie). I gained 1.2 lbs last week. There hasn't been any all out binges, but the grazing and "I will just have a little" mentality has sabotaged my weight loss this week. I love the fact that I'm no longer a plus size now that I've lost 90 lbs. I'm still 13 lbs from my goal though, and even that is at the upper limits of my BMI. This week has been a reality check, and makes me afraid that if I can revert back to this habits and gain so quickly in my "honeymoon" period maintenance is going to be another beast altogether. Time to get refocused!

I am realizing this fear too. I'm almost 6 months out and over the last few weeks my eating habits have started to slide. I haven't been tracking food as diligently, and I've been snacking on carbs (a tootsie roll here, a handful of chips there, a cookie). I gained 1.2 lbs last week. There hasn't been any all out binges, but the grazing and "I will just have a little" mentality has sabotaged my weight loss this week. I love the fact that I'm no longer a plus size now that I've lost 90 lbs. I'm still 13 lbs from my goal though, and even that is at the upper limits of my BMI. This week has been a reality check, and makes me afraid that if I can revert back to this habits and gain so quickly in my "honeymoon" period maintenance is going to be another beast altogether. Time to get refocused!

I am realizing this fear too. I'm almost 6 months out and over the last few weeks my eating habits have started to slide. I haven't been tracking food as diligently, and I've been snacking on carbs (a tootsie roll here, a handful of chips there, a cookie). I gained 1.2 lbs last week. There hasn't been any all out binges, but the grazing and "I will just have a little" mentality has sabotaged my weight loss this week. I love the fact that I'm no longer a plus size now that I've lost 90 lbs. I'm still 13 lbs from my goal though, and even that is at the upper limits of my BMI. This week has been a reality check, and makes me afraid that if I can revert back to this habits and gain so quickly in my "honeymoon" period maintenance is going to be another beast altogether. Time to get refocused!

Oh I am right there with you...and I live in Arizona! Basically everyone in my office rolls their eyes when I complain I'm cold at this point, because they're usually all warm/hot because if I had my way the thermostat would be set to "tropical heat". My husband wanders around shirtless while I snuggle under a blanket on the couch in my socks, pants, and sweater. I guess it's a good thing that I've lost me thick layer of insulating fat??!

I'm further out than you, and unfortunately there will come a time when you "can" actually eat all those foods without it hurting your stomach. I'm now realizing that while my sleeve can handle the junk I used to put in my stomach, I don't want to go back to where I was before. Itvwas better when I was afraid to eat any of that stuff. Now keeping focused and maintaining my willpower is extremely important. I can relate to the "me vs. food" sentiment!

I am realizing this fear too. I'm almost 6 months out and over the last few weeks my eating habits have started to slide. I haven't been tracking food as diligently, and I've been snacking on carbs (a tootsie roll here, a handful of chips there, a cookie). I gained 1.2 lbs last week. There hasn't been any all out binges, but the grazing and "I will just have a little" mentality has sabotaged my weight loss this week. I love the fact that I'm no longer a plus size now that I've lost 90 lbs. I'm still 13 lbs from my goal though, and even that is at the upper limits of my BMI. This week has been a reality check, and makes me afraid that if I can revert back to this habits and gain so quickly in my "honeymoon" period maintenance is going to be another beast altogether. Time to get refocused!

Today at the gym a woman I've never met approached me and said "I've seen you in a class we take together over the last couple of years, and I just wanted to let you know you look amazing". Seriously made my day! I'm 5 months out.

If you're in the market for a crock pot they usually are part of Black Friday deals.

Today at the gym a woman I've never met approached me and said "I've seen you in a class we take together over the last couple of years, and I just wanted to let you know you look amazing". Seriously made my day! I'm 5 months out.

My weight as of this morning is 187.9. Thanks for another challenge!

I'm in again! My current weight is 188.8, goal weight 175 lbs!

I bought size 14 pants today! I haven't been below a 16 for over 15 years. Started at a 20-22W in June. I thought the size was wrong so I tried other 14s on and they fit too!

Today at the gym a woman I've never met approached me and said "I've seen you in a class we take together over the last couple of years, and I just wanted to let you know you look amazing". Seriously made my day! I'm 5 months out.

Today at the gym a woman I've never met approached me and said "I've seen you in a class we take together over the last couple of years, and I just wanted to let you know you look amazing". Seriously made my day! I'm 5 months out.

Today at the gym a woman I've never met approached me and said "I've seen you in a class we take together over the last couple of years, and I just wanted to let you know you look amazing". Seriously made my day! I'm 5 months out.

Today at the gym a woman I've never met approached me and said "I've seen you in a class we take together over the last couple of years, and I just wanted to let you know you look amazing". Seriously made my day! I'm 5 months out.

Today at the gym a woman I've never met approached me and said "I've seen you in a class we take together over the last couple of years, and I just wanted to let you know you look amazing". Seriously made my day! I'm 5 months out.

My boobs. Fortunately they stay covered and a good bra helps, but they will probably need to be fixed down the road!

I make my own P3 Protein packs with some low fat cheese, almonds, and low sodium deli meat or a boiled egg. Not sure that this is the best choice, but I have also found that 1 large chili from Wendy's will provide me with 3 lunches once portioned out! I also make some "skinny" deviled eggs using plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo that are a handy snack to keep in the fridge. If I'm desperate, a ready made Premier Protein shake is my meal, but I usually try to "eat" my meals rather than rely on shakes.< /p>

I almost had a wardrobe malfunction at the gym yesterday after discovering the sports bra I had packed in my gym bag was too big but deciding to do the Tabata class that included burpees anyways. Lesson learned!

191.2 this morning. Exceeded my goal for this challenge! Thanks for all your work managing it Steph!

HALLELUJAH! ONEDERLAND! it's great to see it on the scale! Even if it's by an ounce!
199.9... my final!!

191.2 this morning. Exceeded my goal for this challenge! Thanks for all your work managing it Steph!

I make my own P3 Protein packs with some low fat cheese, almonds, and low sodium deli meat or a boiled egg. Not sure that this is the best choice, but I have also found that 1 large chili from Wendy's will provide me with 3 lunches once portioned out! I also make some "skinny" deviled eggs using plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo that are a handy snack to keep in the fridge. If I'm desperate, a ready made Premier Protein shake is my meal, but I usually try to "eat" my meals rather than rely on shakes.< /p>

I make my own P3 Protein packs with some low fat cheese, almonds, and low sodium deli meat or a boiled egg. Not sure that this is the best choice, but I have also found that 1 large chili from Wendy's will provide me with 3 lunches once portioned out! I also make some "skinny" deviled eggs using plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo that are a handy snack to keep in the fridge. If I'm desperate, a ready made Premier Protein shake is my meal, but I usually try to "eat" my meals rather than rely on shakes.< /p>