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Phenomenal!

I'm afraid too, but I don't think the fear is irrational. We worked hard and it's scary to think we could go back to our old weight. For me, the fear comes in waves. Some days are harder than others. The worst is when I start pacing back and forth in my kitchen. My heart literally beats faster, and I feel like the former,…

I love the idea of a shameless food-and-me selfie. Someone should start that as a separate thread. :#

I've been maintaining for a several weeks now and I am still afraid of the extra calories and the possible effects. I know the recipe for weight loss---I can lose weight like a champ. It's keeping it off and staying the course that is most difficult. Once I allow myself to eat a little more, or indulge in a dessert or…

92 days is a whole lot of time! Think of how amazing you're going to feel and look in 92 days! Eat what you want, and log the calories. Bank calories if you know you have a holiday party and might sample high calorie treats. You can do it.

Great results!

The word "chimichanga" always makes me giggle. But, eating a chimichanga is serious business.

Loving that smile (in both pics)! Congrats on your weight loss!

What I really hate about watching my weight is social gatherings and the stress that comes along with knowing I will be surrounded by temptation. I've lost 42 pounds in eight months... I'm making progress and learning to manage my anxiety. :)

I still binge from time to time...and when I do, I am fully aware that I am not hungry. My goal in that moment is to taste EVERYTHING edible within reach. Salty, sweet, savory, crunchy, soft, decadent, spicy...I can't stop until it's over. "It" being the driving force behind the binge. That's what my question is - What…

This could be a possibility.

All of it. It hurt to run my hand across any part of my body. I ate things I've always had...nothing new. This isn't the first time it's happened. I've experienced it twice before - each time it was after a mega binge.

I'll have to do some research on this, as it was the strangest feeling.

Teeheeheee.

Congrats.

Peanut butter! Totally worth the calories...measure it, weigh it, hug it, love it...eat it.

Why did I read through the comments? Now I'm craving sweet and savory. lol And, for me, it's the salty snacks I struggle with most.

Grilled chicken breast, roasted zucchini, Mexican rice, salad with fresh veggies and lemon wedge, and for dessert- warm sweet potato with pineapple.

Straight.Up. Torture. Don't know how I got through the thread without ordering pizza. :p

It's awesome that you were able to go through the process together. Congrats to you both.

Awesome sauce!

HAHA! Peanut butter is my life. I know it's a calorie dense food item, but if you log it in and measure it carefully (which is not always easy to do...I usually use a measuring spoon and level it off), you'll be just fine. Don't be scared to eat the foods you like.

Congrats! Four years of hard work looks really good on you.

Look at that healthy guy! Super job, dbkyser!

YES! Great progress!

You look beautiful...healthy and happy. Congrats!

I should be banned from posting anything, anywhere after a long day. I just realized I wrote "two teaspoons a day" when I actually eat two tablespoons of peanut butter per day. HA! And, yes...I understand that my deep cravings for the nutty goodness do not amount to addiction. Again, I'm sorry for having used that term so…

Fruits have helped me manage cravings for sweets - FOR SURE!

I have to be very careful when measuring and tracking. I can see how spreading it can lead to more calories. I stick to the spoon.

I know what the word means. I apologize for having used it, since I know addiction is not a subject one should take lightly. I should have titled this thread: Strong Peanut Butter Cravings :wink: