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I'm in the GREEN....I'm in the GREEN.....I'm in the GREEN

Fourth fill did it for ME....

NOW I know what everybody was talking about!

I've had the long periods of time between meals, but now I'm finally satisfied (FULL) on such a SMALL amount of food.

LET THE LOSING BEGIN!!!!!!

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That's great! Enjoy :)

Awesome and congrats! I hope to be in that same place with my next fill!

Wow! Lucky you! I had my 4th fill today and don't think I am there yet. Your stats are pretty impressive too. Good going!

May I ask, how long did it take for that 4th fill to kick in? Was it immediate?

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May I ask, how long did it take for that 4th fill to kick in? Was it immediate?

I had that fill one week ago today (1/13). Of course, the first day was liquids and the day after was mushies. So I didn't eat a regular meal until Wednesday. I was surprised how little I ate, but sort of skeptical. Every day since then has been the same. For example, I ate HALF of a "half size" Wendy's Baja salad. Went out with my husband and ate half of a side salad, four bites of a ribeye, and three bites of a baked sweet potato...... Felt Thsnksgiving Day Full. Did not feel this full within the week of getting my first three fills. I could go for a long time w/out getting hungry, but I knew I was eating larger portions than a "green zone" person should be eating. Best of luck to you too!

Best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724

So happy for you! I think I may be there as well and four was my magic number, too. I had another appointment today but did not go -- next check-in is in three weeks and I will be paying close attention to whether I want a little more then or if I'm really already there. It is very exciting, isn't it? To have that chattering monkey mind shut up about the food. I am feeling lots of space in my life now that I'm not worrying about eating and my weight, whether I'm "on" or "off" a diet. Just being. And that is a wonderful thing.

Ok can someone pleeeeeeeeezz explain to me what being in the green means!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ok can someone pleeeeeeeeezz explain to me what being in the green means!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is how I understand it....

How many times a day do you eat? 2 to 3

How long do you go between meals? 5 to 6 hrs

Size of meal: Small / half a plate filled with Protein and then vegetable

How long does it take you to eat a meal? 15-30 minutes

When do you stop eating? When satisfied (not FULL)

Do you regurgitate/vomit? Rarely, if ever, and only when gulping down food and not eating small bites and chewing properly

Do you have night coughs? Never

These questions come from a chart published on this website as well as at my doctor's office.

But, to be honest, after reading all of these things for months, I just KNEW after this last fill. The portion size for me was the last piece of the puzzle to being GREEN!

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So happy for you! I think I may be there as well and four was my magic number, too. I had another appointment today but did not go -- next check-in is in three weeks and I will be paying close attention to whether I want a little more then or if I'm really already there. It is very exciting, isn't it? To have that chattering monkey mind shut up about the food. I am feeling lots of space in my life now that I'm not worrying about eating and my weight, whether I'm "on" or "off" a diet. Just being. And that is a wonderful thing.

BANDISTA....

THE CHATTERING MONKEY MIND......

TOO FUNNY!!!!!

Fourth fill did it for ME....

NOW I know what everybody was talking about!

I've had the long periods of time between meals, but now I'm finally satisfied (FULL) on such a SMALL amount of food.

LET THE LOSING BEGIN!!!!!!

Congratulations...now just Go with it, let it ride.....

If I'm not hungry, I don't force it...

Since I',m eating so little, the heck with calories...I just make the best of what I can eat by choosing the best foods...

Also, I think you can see why I don't worry about portion sizes...measuring...you just know it's right!

Again. congratulations on a new lifestyle....add some body toning exercising and cardio, then WATCH OUT!

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