You CAN lose weight again!

I am new to this board but I've been a member here since 01, when I had my surgery. I have read about Dr. Warnock's 'Time Out' and I wanted to share something as an alternative that has worked for me. As most of us have, I've wrestled with weight gain over the last six years. It started after my TT back in 03. I got down to 147 (for about a minute) afterwards and went in weighing 155, which I only stayed there for about a month. Most of the time, I've weighed between 165 and 170. However, a couple of times, I've allowed myself to get to 182 and that's where I draw the line. The first time I got back down with Weigh****chers (without going to meetings). But this year, I decided to do something different. Since we all seem to like to graze, I thought up something that has worked. I simply eat ONE thing every hour and I don't allow myself to get full. I don't eat meals. But I can eat what I want (candy bar or whatever) as long as I only eat one thing and that's it. When I eat every hour I don't feel deprived. I don't feel like I'm on a diet. Now if you REALLY want to drop the pounds quick, then eat only protein every hour and that really takes it off! I do have to drink over 64 oz. of water during this time also and I HATE water! Ugh! But it works! I started at 182 and I'm at 155 and I want to get to 140 and I know I will this time! I used to wear a size 32 and now I'm in size 8 and it is awesome! I don't have any local support groups and never have had them. I just simply want to be thin more than I want the food and that works for me! Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!

EATING EVERY HOUR do you still count your calories becuase that can really add up.My doctor recommends 1200 calories a day and stuff like protein bars and candy bars as you mention are high in calories.I see the concept you know the whole not being deprive but concerned about the calorie intake

I don't eat anything really fattening like a piece of pizza or something. The most calories I probably eat is a half of a sandwich once in a while. I try to stick to mostly protein but granola bars are definitely a daily item, along with a piece of fruit or a salad. I DO believe 1200 calories is a good number because when I stuck to that back in 2003 it worked also. I just like the idea of eating what I want but in small quantities. ALSO, if I DO have to eat out, I try and pick pretty healthy things and eat them at noon so I have all day to work off the calories! And then I go back to my basics the next day.

WOW I need to try this, I am 21 months out, and have went from 135 to 143 and I'm freakin. Oh and I hate water, so would 64 oz of chrystal light work? Thanks, Melissa