XPOST - What makes you think you won't regain the weight!

Excellent post Dawn. I think you hit the nail on the head that it is how we handle the slips that is the key.  I kept 50 pounds off for a few years and that was key for me, not beating myself up about going off track.

I think it is critical to keep having a conversation with yourself on a conscious level and not let your unhealthy eating slip into automatic mode. Have a plan in advance to deal with it, because you are right, it will happen to all of us.

This is always in the back of my mind, fear of regain. I think it is good to remember where we've been, it helps to keep us going in the right direction. For that reason I still come to the boards , attend meetings, coffees. Life takes over and it is easy to get wrapped up in it, especially when it is fun doing and experiencing all that life has to offer. Taking a few minutes every day to regroup helps me to stay focused. I always get asked why I still attend WLS group, and It takes me aback because I don't think I'm cured, not by any means!! Attending helps remind me how far I've come, and how easy it could be to be back there  .  A little fear is a good thing. Great thread guys.

I thought I'd answer before I looked at the link or read any responses here...

I totally worry about regain!!!!!!  I live in fear of regaining down the road!!  I'm 2 years out and have not encountered any wg but I worry constantly...BUT I haven't really done anything to prevent it.  My DS has been doing all the work so I better get my act together because this I know will not last forever!

Off to read everything now...