Originally Posted by Melanie C

I intend to keep this WOE for life. I agree with what Cladius said, I am pretty well maintaining for now and I follow this principle.

1. Ask myself if it is REALLY special (ie the best prepared and tasting variety)
Restaurant carbs don't usually pass this test unless is a special night out, same with quickly prepared meals, unfresh baking, or things that are not my absolute favorite.

1. If it is REALLY special eat some, but add a low carb with it as well. Then be really good for the next few days.

2. Pay attention to when I'm full.

3. Drink a glass of water before eating a treat food.

4. In general now my husband and I are really strict on the weekdays. If we have something special we will have it on the weekends and plan in advance for it (ie eat somewhere or make something special)

I am amazed at this change of life. I didn't even find adding the carbs back to hard. I had a beer on holidays a few weeks ago and I felt so full and bloated that I didn't want another one. Same with when I've tried pasta.

Just having the control to refuse things, but know you're not going to be starving (like no calorie plans) makes me feel confident I can maintain this WOE. I can eat, I just have to control what!

This has changed my life!!