[sweet4jay]

Oh my goodness Karina!!! That's EXACTLY how I feel!!! I feel like a WHOLE new person! I am comfortable in my own skin once again, I can wear ANYTHING in my closet (actually, almost all of it is now too big! :eek & I once again have the confidence that I haven't felt in YEARS!!! All of this was lost just b/c of FOOD!!! :(
I felt like I was "trapped" by food!!! :( I too feel like I am in-control of my portions (FINALLY!) & have learned how to make better choices on my own free will!!! I eat fruit, but not lots, LOTS of whole grains, lean protein (mostly chicken or turkey or 96% lean ground beef), veggies w/ no butter, sweets in moderation, & everything else in moderation as well! I do NOT deprive myself of ANYTHING cuz this would just be setting myself up for failure! If I want something, I eat it!!! There is nothing wrong w/ this, as long as you only have a SMALL portion of what it is that you're craving. I know this is hard for some ppl though, cuz some ppl can NOT control their portions no matter how hard they try! :confused:

Well, I wish you luck throughout the rest of your journey! Sounds like you'll be at your goal mighty soon!!!