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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. Thanks for the replies! How long did you ladies go before allowing yourself the occasional slice of pizza or cake? Still in weight loss mode here; when did you guys get to the maintenance mode? Tks[/quote]

PP here. In order for this to "work" you have to see it as a permanent change in the way you view food and keep it simple.  I require at each meal: (i) protein, (ii) veggies, and (iii) beans/legumes.  And I snack in between. In the beginning I felt like I was constantly eating so I wasn't really inclined to eat unhealthy foods.  Once I felt comfortable this was my permanent way of eating, I would occasionally have a piece of cake, etc.  The other day, I was craving sweets, so I had a handful of dates.  If I had raisins, I would've had raisins.

Dunno if what I'm saying is helpful or makes sense.  All I know is that I am seeing the results I want to see and I don't feel starved or deprived.  The other day, my DC wanted pizza.  I made her a simple cheese pizza at home using wheat pita bread, store bought organic pizza sauce and blended shredded cheese.  DC loved it and so did DH!  I took a couple bites and it was delicious.  DH thinks the way I eat is extreme (I think is hefty plate of pasta is extreme), but it has become so normal for me.  And when I eat out, because I know what my 3 basics are, I can choose wisely!  It's funny how when you change your perspective you start to find there are more healthy choices out there than you think.  The point is not to count calories, as so many people think, it's to give your body what it needs at regular, consistent intervals.[/quote]

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