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I am same boat as u. Lost 25 lbs and kept it off for a year. Then starting 1.5 yrs ago, stopped logging and weighting myself. Now, the pounds r back on. I gained it when I had one glass of wine that led to a daily 2-3 glasses, then the snacks. That is done. I don't like this bloated feeling. I know for me, I drink hot tea…

Oops, that was started again-no gin!!!

I stopped logging and weighing my self and now find the pounds coming back on. ENOUGH!! I Started gin today. Faced the scal, logged the weight and food. I used to love to do this. Now I am back

Ok. Day 4 here we go!! I am up early. Could have slept a lot longer. Sleeping great with no wine. I will post later.

I just went to the rational.org website. Just the overview looks great. I will dig in. Thx

I made it 3 days!!! It was hard today but I took it one mi ute at a time from 2:30 -4:00 but I drank a lot of water and veggies. I am not sure I miss drinking as much as I miss the habit of drinking. I want to continue on this path. Maybe I will eventually be able to have a glass of wine out for dinner. Who knows but not…

It is around 3:00. The next few hrs are the hardest for me. I am drinking water and ate veggies to stop thinking about drinking. I am starting tho think why I drink. It is just a way to pass the time. When I start drinking, I can just say the hell with everything. But, then I go to sleep and wake up not rested and mad at…

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I agree I am very good at lying to myself. That is how 20 lbs rejoined me!!!

I need to weigh myself every day. I know this is controversial as it can fluctuate 1-3 lbs. I do this to stop shoving things in my mouth as I know I have to face the scale in the morning. I know from my own history. I lost my weight and maintained for a year. Then I stopped weighing and logging. A year later I have gained…

Kale and greens salad with 4 oz turkey and steamed mushrooms. I put the warm turkey and warm mushrooms on greens for a wilted salad. I then have a yogurt for dessert

Carbs r ok even though I refrain from over doing them. Cut out the bread basket at dinner, use low cal or smaller bread on sandwich. Past only once a week and use whole wheat. U don't have to cut them out but cut down!!!

It takes. Few weeks to not react to feeling hungry. U don't want to be starving then overeat but, u probably r used to eating when only a little hungry. I think of hunger as a good thing. I know I am following my plan. I eat a lot of veggies when hungry and drink tons of water. It will get better

Good morning!!! Day 3. I actually feel great. Sleeping like a baby. Actually watched the 10:00 news last night. Not sure the last time I was awake for that

I did it!!! Two days down. Feeling good. Had a nice bath, dinner, a little TV and now off to bed. Eating a ton of veggies. Every time I want to drink, I eat carrots, cauliflower peppers etc. I guess better than wine!!!

Same here

I think u can do it. I have 15-20 lbs to lose. My moms bday is June 15 and this would be a nice gift to give her!!! I am only 5"2" tall and small. I am currently 123 lbs. I was at 100-105 for over two years and started to drink wine. Gained 20 lbs. in less than 9 months. I am back on track with no wine. I will keep u…

It is my alcohol witching hour. 2:00 is my old time to start to drink. I just read all these posts and am ok. No wine in house and I am going to take a hot bath. I did exercise this morning so I am doing good. Food intake great. I will send note later that I made it.

Thanks for the motivation. I am also thinking about the $$ savings of no drinking.

If I have a little, I want it all. I know it is hard but I just say NO. Get up from table and do dishes or leave the room. Once u do this a few times, they will leave u alone. One thought, r they really trying to sabotage u beacuse they r jealous of your goal to lose?

I weigh myself every morning. This keeps me from shoving things in my mout, even if it is a sample of something. I know I have to face the scale in the morning. This is controversial as u have to be able to handle a 2-3 lb increase even if u r following your plan. However, look at the trend over a few weeks, u will see it…

Cauliflower mashed potatoes is great. I boil soft the cauliflower, use Greek yogurt and skim milk to smooth it in mixer. Mmmmmmm good

You will get better at it. Right now not only r u doing something u have never done, u have to pay attention to the moves. Once u know what is going on, u can focus on the exercise. It will get easier.

Day two with no wine. I woke up feeling great. No headache. I have weighed myself to get a baseline and logged my food. I can do this!!!

Greetings. I am starting over again also. Two years ago, I lost 25 lbs. kept it off for a year and then started to slip. Stopped weighing myself, stopped logging and started to drink wine. Now a year later I find 20 extra lbs on my body. It is day one and I did it. No wine, exercised and ate good. I feel great. I am back…

Okay, I did not make it this weekend. But I am wine free today. I will keep posting all wine free days. Exercised, ate clean. Lots of veggies and water. Actually feel full both literally and emotionally.

Lose weight in the kitchen, get fit in the gym

I think u make a good point. Maybe I need to get some help with the alcohol addiction. Thx for this thought. I was using weight loss as an excuse to stop drinking. But I have it backwards. I need to stop drinking and the weight will come off.

I am back. Did not make my goal. Starting no wine again. I think this time I will do it. I had a physical on Wednesday and now I know what I need to do. Stop drinking!!!! I will continue to post every wine free day

I am back after 1.5 yrs. I used MFP religiously and lost the weight. I logged, weighed myself and quit drinking. I maintained for over a year. Then I stopped logging and weighing myself. Now I find 20 extra lbs on me. I am starting back today. The hardest for me will be giving up the wine. This is my downfall. I know it is…