So I did not actually fall of the face of the earth...but it sort of feels like I did, doesn't it? I will say that 2 years into this process, I am still a big believer in it. When I reached my goal over a year ago, I kind of "let loose." I ate all the foods I had restricted myself from having during reduce. I didn't gain back right away. It took a couple of months...but my sugar addiction came back with a vengeance. I eventually gained 20lbs back and when I hit "that number"...I freaked. What was I doing to myself? Why was I throwing away 12 months of tremendous hard work? Part of my issue was the sugar, but the other part was that I didn't spend this same time and energy to learn and understand the adapt and sustain phases that I had done with reduce. That was huge. When they added a carb and fruit into my daily diet, I would count pizza or sugar treat as my carb...not everyday...but once in a while. I still fundamentally knew I shouldn't be ea...
Coach moved me to Adapt stage 2 last week. I get a second starch and second fruit and additional protein and minus a MR. I wasn't super thrilled about making the move knowing I would get one less of my shakes...I have been so dependent on them...even crave them at times. For those of you just starting out...I know that seems unfathomable ... but I promise if you can make those few alterations to your favorite MR to make it just so yummy...you will get to this point probably too! I also wasn't thrilled about moving as I was still shy of my 100 L - b mark. I really wanted to be able to say I lost 100 lbs. I have come soooo very close a couple of times. 99.something a couple times...including today. 99.7...closest ever. But I was told to expect fluctuation when changing stages...and not to get hung up on the number. I am one step away from Maintenance mode...and I should not expect to lose anything at this point...but I have a little. I think if I keep my exercise up I maybe ...
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