A lightbulb moment! :)

I love that idea. I will look into doing that as well. As an added measure, if I come across something "unhealthy" I can find an alternative. Thanks for the light bulb!!

I know I have been eating alot more sweets than when I started. I blame it on Easter though... I must have had one bad craving for candy when I went shopping for our Easter Baskets....I got A bag of mini twix, mini snickers, starburst jelly beans, sour patch jelly beans, caramel eggs, and the chocolate easter bunnys. lol I put them up where I barely ever see them but I snack on them every other day.... GOOD THING I GOT MINIS! LOL once they are gone though, that's it.

sounds great.
i know i myself have been guilty of doing exactly that in the past... as i became comfortable and time progressed while 'dieting', i would be less vigilant and, as you said, start sneaking in treats to myself more and more and before you knew it i was right back eating as badly as i was before.

(for the record, i no longer 'diet' *L* this is now a lifestyle change in eating for me that will be how i eat for the rest of my life, so that my life will be a long healthy one, hopefully *S*)

*Bump* That's a GREAT idea

I agree with Shelly....its a lifestyle change. I once weighed in at 280lbs, when I graduated HS, and I've found the battle loosing my initial 100lbs first....then loosing and regaining, etc etc.

I'm currently at a point when I realize that some foods are just going to be "off" limits to me 95% of the time...like highly processed carbs, etc. I attempt to eat as close to nature as possible ~~ meaning...more proteins, fresh (or frozen) veggies, fruits, and stay away from all the other stuff in the middle of the groc aisles.

AS for sneaking the other foods in. Well I think we have to induldge ever so often or we'll overdo it if we don't allow ourselves a little something...I know I will tend to binge if I don't allow myself a "little treat" at times. I think its more about not beating yourself up and getting back on the band wagon. The interesting thing I've noticed, is that when I do allow myself those bad foods...I dont' feel as good afterwords...like some of them will sit heavy or make me feel more tired....so I'm finding I'm naturally just starting to avoid them because I dont' like the side affects!!! ) So I guess its about recognizing how they make you feel too!!

I realize I'm going to always face the food battle....but at least you're realizing the need for change, and doing something about it. I think that's the first and biggest step!!! )

Going back to the beginning is always a great strategy!

I did this a few weeks ago when I'd stalled out on the scale. I knew when I was really doing well on WW, I could lose an average of 1.5 pounds per week so something was definitely wrong here... With the help of a friend, I figured out how many calories I could have daily to equal approximately what I was given on WW for daily points. Ever since I reset my goal to 1.5 pounds per week, I've been doing much better! I make sure I eat at least my daily goal, plus exercise calories and if I go over a bit, it's no big deal because the deficit is enough to give me plenty of wiggle room (which is basically the same as having weekly alowance points on WW). Yay!

I think thats a great idea.