Yes....I'm not saying that it's a good thing...I'm just saying that it's a common thing. Try to get it under control now and don't end up like me fighting the scales because of picking stupidity. Also everyone told me that I was looking fine...don't need to lose anymore weight. So, like an idiot, I listened and stalled at 180 lbs. Then I gained 20 around the holidays and am having trouble, to this day, getting them off. I wanted to be 150 lbs., but I listened to everyone else and here I am at 198 lbs. I am happy that I don't weigh over 300 lbs. but I wish I could get down to 150 lbs. You have a honeymoon period of about 9 months or so. During this time the weight comes off very easily all be it sometimes in plateaus. Take full advantage of this because it does go away. Please stop the picking and don't end of like me. My husband is down to almost his high school weight (he's 52) and looks fabulous and he was one of the people that told me not to lose anymore because he likes a woman with "meat" on her bones. In hindsight, I wish I didn't listen to him or the others! Also, I don't get dumping syndrome at all. I can eat sugar and carbs easily. This is unusual and I wish I was still afraid to experiment. I would be 150 lbs. by now. Learn from my mistakes.

If you need something salty and crunchy try kay's natural chip and pretzels. You will at least get some nutrition and not a lot of calories. You can find them on-line. The lowest prices I found are from amazon.com. Hang in there!

I think we have all tested the waters. But like Newme said, please stop the picking now.

You said, "I feel like I'll be right back to my old self in a few months if I keep this up!"

You already know what is going to happen if you keep it up. Is that really what you want?

This is the time you should be working your hardest to loose as much weight as fast as you can. The first 6 months is when you will loose the fastest so don't let yourself get distracted by junk food.

The 1st six weeks are so hard because of all the liquid diet, pureed, soft foods, etc. It is normal to want to eat something that actually tastes good and feels normal to eat.

But don't get off track. Purpose in your heart that you are going to eat according to your plan - protein first, then veggies, fruit, etc. Don't beat yourself up if you eat a little something you shouldn't.... we all do it. Just make sure that 99% of the time you are doing what you're supposed to.

Hugs,
Janet