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ETeSelle wrote:....So basically I just eat MWL. Even though I don't need to lose weight anymore, I still feel that it's the best way to eat b/c it emphasizes WHOLE foods, with no processed stuff. Not only is eating that way better for you, but it prevents me from ending up w/ stuff in my house that is a pleasure trap for me.
ETeSelle wrote:.... I may occasionally eat those things (bread, tofu, etc.) but I want to eat it OUT, not IN, b/c that way it's not available for me to binge on.
ETeSelle wrote:....I actually think that maintaining will be at least as hard as losing!
lydia wrote:Size 6....wow....I think I skipped that number ...Anyhow, just stopping be to say thanks for posting your picture and spurring me on to lose a few pounds . I appreciate your posts on this site...
frozenveg wrote: I think I missed it too--because they didn't HAVE size 6 back when I was small! The lowest size was 8! Really, anybody remember the petite clothing shop line--they were called The 5-7-9 Shops!?! 5 was the smallest petite size, not ZERO!
Jenn wrote:ET,
Upon reading your post, I realized that we all struggle with the same things - whether we want to loose 100 lbs. or 10 lbs. it takes the same amount of will power to get started and stay consistent. I started McDougalling in Nov. 2007 and by Jan.12 2008 had lost the 15 lbs. I had tried YEARS to loose. It felt effortless. But recently I have caved to cravings (started so gradually) because I have 4 kids (who like their sweets) and a hubby who (used to) not be on board. Wait...those are excuses. It's really all my fault for losing my will power and gaining back the 15 lbs. I am trying to get just one perfect "MWL" week under my belt - but I keep failing. I don't know why it was so easy for me before? I mostly cheat on sweets (baked goods) that are around for the kids cause I can't bring myself to ban the food from the house - I feel like it will cause them eating disorders if I am too controlling. Also, I enjoy oil in my salad dressings, and in my stir fries etc. etc.
I just want to be in control and fit in my clothes and feel great again like I did. So here goes nothing... Maybe my first posting will be motivation enough to get some stinkin' will power! Geeezzze!! I'm stuck in the pleasure trap for sure, and the only person who can get me out is ME!!
Wendy wrote:I would love to hear how successful McDougallers got through the Pleasure Trap. How do those who have lost the weight stay out of the trap in the beginning of losing weight.
Mayflowers wrote:Hi,
I noticed your HDL is low. It should be higher than your LDL. Omega 3's will raise it up higher. Flax seeds, nuts.
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