I think of my goal weight as a million bucks. If I had a million, I think I'd be more disciplined with ny money and actually save more... Because now there's something to protect.

Is hitting goal give that felling?

I think of my goal weight as a million bucks. If I had a million, I think I'd be more disciplined with ny money and actually save more... Because now there's something to protect.

Is hitting goal give that felling?

Interesting question.

Lottery winners by and large blow their money. There are some that keep their wits about them and preserve their lives in the process. Power is difficult to handle without a sense of self and a firm grasp on one's identity. Money is power. If you know who you are and what you stand for money will not destroy you, if you dive without restraint into all that money can buy you it will sweep you away like a tsunami.

Losing the fat is like winning the lottery. It comes on you relatively fast. Your body changes..becomes stronger, more healthy and more attractive. You have power that perhaps you never had or hadn't had for a long time. You can take the power for granted and go right back to over eating and other destructive indulgences or you can recognize it for the gift it is and preserve it as a treasure.

When I reached goal I was overwhelmed with gratitude. I thought my life was over, it was not. I was given another chance at living and contributing. That is one of the reasons I am a host on this forum.

If you value your gift you will protect it.

All my best to you!

Most of the people I know on here that are at goal say, that maintenance is pretty much like getting to goal. Not that different. Some need to eat a little more to maintain, others need to adjust one thing or another, but my experience is, goal feels great, but the way I act is pretty much the same way I got here. If you say to yourself "Now I am just a normal person at last" and go out and eat like a normal person, you may well gain weight. Diligence is in order forever... as far as I can tell!