Metabolism

[LanceBijeaux 6]

Does anyone feel like there metabolism has change for the better? Reason im asking is I cheated a couple times and I felt like I over done it but I am still losing weight like crazy.

[Melissannde 41]

Congrats on your continued weight loss!

A poor choice or two is unlikely to drastically affect weight loss. It's the continuous stepping outside the lines that will sabotage your weight loss goals.

By the way, I try not to use the term "cheating" as that implies that we are on a temporary "diet". This isn't temporary, this is a life-style change. It may be just mind-games, but getting away from the diet mind set I find to be helpful.

My nurses also tell me there are no "bad foods".. there's only poor, good and better choices.

[JMinDallas 1]

I too at times make 'bad' choices, but still lose weight each week. I think the few not so good choices we make, are countered by the many good choices we are making.

I figure this is a lifetime change for me, so why not allow myself a few not so good things. I don't overindulge, but a small piece of something isn't going to kill me or sabotage me. It's when I take lots and lots of HUGE bites that did me in before, and I'm not allowing myself to ever do that again.

[vlp1968 83]

Are you excersising? If you are,, your metabolism should be increasing. I am glad you have had continued weight loss. Keep up the good work.

[Melissannde 41]

One more thought.. a long term bandster that I know (12 years) says if she really wants a food that is on the poor choice list.. she will allow herself 3 bites (bandster sized bites of course). If she can't stop with 3 bites, she doesn't get to have any of that particular food next time.

Just another way to control our indulgences. :thumbup:

[Apples2 19]

I've been at goal for 2yrs and my metabolism is way different then when I started this game. I believe the foods you are referring to are what I call "treating" not "cheating". I look forward to throwing special treats into my plan. I could not go through life with any forbidden foods. Just have to allow for them and enjoy. Pecan pie is in my sites for Thanksgiving.