CANDYSU1's blog (What Does It Take to Get the "Spark") got me thinking about how I’m going to truly make this a LIFESTYLE change, once & for all!

I’ve learned is that I absolutely must count calories!!! If I don’t count all that I eat, I fail. Tracking gets dull but I’ve accepted the reality & if I am going to succeed, I have to learn to live with it. *I* have the power to do this and if I *REALLY* want it, it’s up to me!



That being said, I know I need support too. As soon as I leave SP, thinking “I’m ready to go solo”, I go nuts, eating anything ‘n’ everything & fall back into bad habits. Being on here, keeps me motivated, on track & accountable.

I’ve also come to realize that if I’m eating within my daily range, I will always be thinking about the next meal or snack as soon as I’ve taken my last bite. This is something I must learn to accept. It’s not that I’m depriving myself, I’m getting the fuel I need each day...I’m just an eater. I love food, I love to eat & I like feeling full. Not stuffed, just full.

What have you learned about yourself?