Thanks for getting back to me. I know a lot people come to you for advice. You know a lot about this protocal. It is a never ending battle and you do need to be conscious of it. I got away with a few things and spiraled downwards after that. (or should I say upwards). I'm trying to get my mind set for this upcoming round so I can do it right. I know the last one I stumbled through it and why I think Im not as successful. Thanks again!
i think it's a gradual thing, something you have to grow in to. the smaller i got, the harder it was to keep the weight off- so i had to sacrifice more and more of my past lifestyle in order to do it. but in the end, i know that i'm so much happier being thinner that it's worth what i have to do. i think it's harder to muster the motivation when you're only a little overweight, because in the back of your mind you're saying it's not that big a deal- so you have to really want it. i also needed to make more of those changes for my health, which might not be an issue for you- but it might be later on. -m