DON'T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF!!! Most of us slip up. I have come to realize that if I beat myself up too much I get the "ah,forget it" attitude and I eat more junk. By allowing myself the little extras I seem to do a lot better. Like most, I'm a sugar fiend and I can't stay away from it too long. What I do is try to eat green stuff when I get the boredom munchies, If that doesn't work I try fresh fruit, 4 strawberries or 1/2 an orange. It usually does the trick and I'm too full for anything else for a while, but if need be, I go for whatever my tastebuds are craving even if it's candy, 1/4 will do, I used to eat two! you'll be back on track in no time at all, hang in there.

Hey there! I have eaten the crust. It seems I don't dump on anything which kinda sucks... I would have liked to have had that saftey net...ahh well. At any rate... You sound like you are doing really well, too. Thanks for the well wishes on the marathon. I've so got it in the bag... meaning I know I'll be able to run the whole distance, so it's all good!! I also hear ya about the being more hungry if the breakfast is carb heavy.... so stick with the eggs... that'll do ya well.

Hi Diana, I understand what you are talking about. I am the same way. The ONLY thing I can do is to try to walk away from it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I am getting to the point where I just don't beat myself up over it. I will slip and fall somedays, and other days I do great. I am learning that when I do slip, it is no where near as bad as it used to be. I am more controlled now. Good luck! If you figure out another way to avoid the boredom eating...PLEASE let me know. That goes for the stress eating too! Carolyn

I can sympathise with the excess skin issue. I have lost almost 200 pounds since surgery on Sept 2nd. I talked to my surgeon and he said , that many of his patients that have to loose more than 250 pounds have the plastic surgery especially the stomach in two phases. My whole body needs nipping, tucking and lifting!

Great Job and keep up the good work! Sorry to hear of your complications but I am glad to hear you are feeling better! It only gets better from here! Steph