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Today is day 2 back to counting. In my drive this morning I was thinking about how if i could just keep it up until my 50th birthday next may, I would be giving myself a birthday present of possibly reaching 250 lbs. I am at 305 right now My issue is it’s hard to believe in myself.

That sounds like some delicious meals you had!

Hi all- I just joined this group, I have been on and off mfp for so many years. Trying again today because I’ve been struggling to lose even a pound since becoming vegan at the beginning of August. I am positive it’s due to excessive calories, because although my meals are pretty healthy and usually Whole Foods, I am still…

All great ideas thanks!

I’d physically be fine with a few meals a week, maybe 3, being indulgent. Spread out.

I have to avoid them because of medical issues. Don't really want to go into details about the medical aspect of it for privacy reasons. So basically I DO have to eat the way I do most of the time, but not necessarily 100% of the time.

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. I appreciate it. I don't have much faith in doctors due to a host of bad experiences, and it doesn't help that most don't get much training in nutrition. I feel pretty confident that I am making the right food choices for my default diet, just struggle with derailment. I'll try…

If there's enough interest, I'll post parts 2 through 4, which is the entire story.

Any chance it's only a desire for food triggered by feelings/stress/boredom/you-name-it? That's my problem. I eat more than enough, and I have a lot of wholesome foods included. It's just my mind telling me to get more food. Perhaps it's the same for you. I haven't overcome this, by the way. Still dealing.

Thanks. :) I had fun writing it.