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9/8/07 10:56 A

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and the advice. I am excited to be a part of this group. Have a wonderful weekend

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9/8/07 7:26 A

40 pounds..wow, congratulations! That is awesome. As far as advice for maintaining..what works for me is to keep my exercise routine going. I gradually added back some foods I loved. I do treat myself more now but don't go overboard. Thats what works for me..you will find what works for you. I still weigh once a week but haven't logged my food since I went on maintenance. Others do continue to log..good luck!

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9/7/07 8:11 P

welcome!

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9/7/07 6:39 P

Congratulations! That is prety impressive. First you need to reward yourself. I took my dogs on a long walk throgh a beautiful park as it was starting to rain. Then just keep on doing what you were doing.

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9/7/07 5:23 P

WELCOME TO THE GROUP.

MAINTAINING CAN BE TRICKY.

BESSIE

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9/7/07 5:04 P

That means we can welcome you to this group! Best tip I have is to continue to stay OP and if you have a slip up, know that you did, get past it and go back to doing what got you here. Congratulations!

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9/7/07 5:02 P

You go girl!!!

Advice? Just keep on keepin' on.... add back in foods you miss, but
* * * s l o w l y * * *
like, once a week not every day... and *notice* the effect. Me, I found out if I eat popcorn I go up a pound the next day. If I eat white bread, I find myself thinking about chocolate. Bars. Truffles. Well, ok, I think about them anyway but not as much or so irresistably. I had gotten away from evening snacks, but let them back in... and I'm finding it really isn't a good idea for me, even if they are 'healthy' snacks.

Most of all, ***keep exercising***!!

You will keep on experimenting, and finding out what you need to do to maintain.

Good Luck, and Welcome to this team!!

Edited by: SHRLZI at: 9/7/2007 (17:02)

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9/7/07 3:42 P

Hi everyone,

Finally as of this morning I have officially met my goal I have lost 40 pounds since last november. Now I need to focus on maintaining this weight. Does anyone have any tips for helping to maintain the weight loss? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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