The Old Fear Is Coming Back :(

[Foxbins 625]

Desertmom, THANK YOU for your kind and empathatic reply!!! it feels good to know that there are other people likeme :-) sometimes we need someone to say its ok. I am gonna start thinking about healthy, flavorful meals and not just how little calories can i force myself to stick too.

Foxbin, thanks for responding but that was already stuff i knew. I feel like alot of times on this forum website people like to give the Dr responses instead of being real. Have you honestly not given into or had struggles with hunger or cravings?

I am in maintenance now and eat a much more balanced diet. When I was losing, I was afraid that if I gave in to my cravings or went off program, I would not reach my goal. I had failed at so many diets I didn't want to fail again, especially after going through surgery to help. I did not give into cravings until I reached a normal BMI, and then I made a rule--weigh myself everyday, if over by two pounds, back to Protein again until the weight is off. I also have not increased my portion size since about 8 months. I eat small amounts of mostly Protein every two hours and I don't really feel hungry eating that often.