Grads Group

I'm hosting a Grad's Group this Thursday 4/12 in Raleigh. The reason that I started this group is that those who have reached or maintenance tend to have some different issues/concerns than those who are in the midst of losing weight. That said, we have people who are still in the process of losing that like to come to these meetings because it gives them a 'window' into what life may be like once they do hit the maintenance phase of their own journey. 

All of this said, I'd like to see if we can start a discussion regarding maintenance. What is it like for you? The good things and the struggles. If you haven't achieved maintenance yet, do you have questions you'd like to ask?

I hope to have you engage in this 'virtual' discussion with me and other members.

Once you move into the maintenance phase of your journey, life creeps back in and it can be harder to maintain the focus that we had when we were in the weight loss phase of our journey. I have found that as we get back to 'real life' it can be harder to deal with the struggles of day to day life without slipping back into the old habits that can undo all of the hard work we've done to get the weight off.  

Okay... So let's start with a success and struggle...

Struggles -- Staying in an Extended Stay hotel for a couple of months without the cooking tools or foods I'm used to having. No scales to check my weight. EXTREME STRESS... and I'm a stress eater.

Success -- At first, I had trouble finding my balance, but eventually I was able to find that I could make and reasonable and nutritious meals most of the time and.... drumroll... I didn't gain any weight. I was sure I would put on some weight with all of the stresses.

So, come on, share some of your struggles, successes and coping mechanisms. 

We all learn from one another... I hope you will share with me.