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Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » September 25th, 2007, 8:17 pm

That reminds me...I read everything I could get my hands on about maintenance before I had actually reached goal!
I still do, tho' not as much.
WTG!

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » September 26th, 2007, 12:56 am

MerryMary wrote:
nickieluv wrote:I did post this in my journal but you had asked about the book I'm reading - it's called 'Overcoming Binge Eating' by Dr. Christopher Fairburn. Copyright 1995 but still it's the most recent book on this subject I could get from our library.

Thanks, Nickie! I looked up the book on Amazon and found another that may be worth checking out of the library. Also by Christopher Fairburn, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Obesity: A Clinician's Guide has what appears to be a very good section on weight maintenance.

CBT uses the Socratic method Nicks, so you will like it. Lots of self questioning.

nickieluv · by **nickieluv** » September 26th, 2007, 7:38 am

MerryMary wrote:
nickieluv wrote:I did post this in my journal but you had asked about the book I'm reading - it's called 'Overcoming Binge Eating' by Dr. Christopher Fairburn. Copyright 1995 but still it's the most recent book on this subject I could get from our library.

Thanks, Nickie! I looked up the book on Amazon and found another that may be worth checking out of the library. Also by Christopher Fairburn, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Obesity: A Clinician's Guide has what appears to be a very good section on weight maintenance.

Thanks right back atcha, Mary! I'll look that one up today and put it on my requests list.

Mickeyz · by **Mickeyz** » September 26th, 2007, 8:48 am

MerryMary wrote:Seeing the finish line just ahead is an amazing feeling. (There I go dancing again! ) I wish I could somehow share that feeling with each newbie and everyone who has an off day or whose weight stalls.

We tend to focus on the scale, which is good to an extent. But weight loss is not the only thing to celebrate. We are learning, changing and becoming more fully who we are intended to be and more able to fulfill that destiny. So when the scale fails to show a loss ... or your body decides to add a pound or two for no good reason, remember that our bodies are both amazing and mysterious. We are wonderfully created!

Stay true to yourself ... and you will see, in due time, the finish line!

I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. ~Psalm 139:14

I wish you could bottle that feeling too! But just reading your post has been a real boost for me. Thanks for visiting my journal and Thanks for all your sound and encouraging words! :heart:

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » September 27th, 2007, 8:16 am

I posted this in the weight room but wanted to save it to my journal as well!:dance:

It's official!! <img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/maizak/happy.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket">
Drum roll, please! <img src="http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l312/Motownmaniax/Smileys/drumrollsmiley.gif">
After 10 months, 2 weeks and 6 days of Medifasting ... I REACHED MY GOAL!
<img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/maizak/yeehaaqg3.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w153/maizak/jump.gif" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket">

O Lord, open my lips,
That my mouth may declare Your praise.
~Psalm 51:15

queenielou · by **queenielou** » September 27th, 2007, 8:23 am

Fantastic news, Mary!!! Congratulations on such an outstanding accomplishment!

holberry · by **holberry** » September 27th, 2007, 8:31 am

I am so very happy for you. Nothing tastes as good.......

Lauren · by **Lauren** » September 27th, 2007, 8:33 am

Yahoo! Welcome to Maintenanceland, Mary, we are so happy to have you join our small (but LOUD) group!

Please let us know if you have any questions during this transition - it's easy to follow, but just be sure to keep your head in the game, which I know you will!

Congratulations a million times over...

Lauren

aquarianskye · by **aquarianskye** » September 27th, 2007, 8:39 am

Wow!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I came over from reading Lizbette's journal to congratulate you! Of course I had to read back a few days to 'get to know you' a little! You are truly an inspiration!

I can't wait until I get to maint. but I've got quite a ways to go! I think Liz had it right when she said she prepared by reading everything she could get her hands on. I am constantly thinking about 'what I'll do when I get there'. I know, from past experiences, that I can't go back to the crap I did before. NO way NO how!

Anyway...CONGRATULATIONS! I'm glad those of you doing so well are still sticking around to help those of us losing slower or struggling. Thank you for that!

Skye

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » September 27th, 2007, 8:52 am

queenielou wrote:
Fantastic news, Mary!!! Congratulations on such an outstanding accomplishment!

Thanks, Queenie!! You are so sweet ... not to mention the great graphics you share!!

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » September 27th, 2007, 8:55 am

holberry wrote:I am so very happy for you. Nothing tastes as good.......

Thanks for sharing my joy, HB! You are doing amazingly well too!! Yay for us!! :lol:

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » September 27th, 2007, 8:59 am

Lauren wrote:Yahoo! Welcome to Maintenanceland, Mary, we are so happy to have you join our small (but LOUD) group!

Please let us know if you have any questions during this transition - it's easy to follow, but just be sure to keep your head in the game, which I know you will!

Congratulations a million times over...

Lauren

Thank you, Lauren.
Hmmm... Maintenanceland?

... The next daunting task at hand! :lol:

I appreciate your kind welcome and your encouragement means a lot to me!

Slimmin' · by **Slimmin'** » September 27th, 2007, 9:00 am

WOW!!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to do the same thing and I am on my way. PLEASE stay connected to this group during maintenance so that we can see how you are doing! I am curious to see how that phase works out for you. :cheerleader:

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » September 27th, 2007, 9:08 am

aquarianskye wrote:Wow!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I came over from reading Lizbette's journal to congratulate you! Of course I had to read back a few days to 'get to know you' a little! You are truly an inspiration!

I can't wait until I get to maint. but I've got quite a ways to go! I think Liz had it right when she said she prepared by reading everything she could get her hands on. I am constantly thinking about 'what I'll do when I get there'. I know, from past experiences, that I can't go back to the crap I did before. NO way NO how!

Anyway...CONGRATULATIONS! I'm glad those of you doing so well are still sticking around to help those of us losing slower or struggling. Thank you for that!

Skye

Thanks for stopping by my journal and the congrats, Skye! At one time I "had quite a ways to go" too so I hope that in my success you see how possible this is for you as well!

I think you are on the right track since you realize that going back to former ways of eating will not give you the results you desire. It isn't rocket science. Spend this weight-loss time examining your true self--your feelings and desires for a happy, healthier you! I promise that if you hang in there with the program YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » September 27th, 2007, 9:11 am

Slimmin' wrote:WOW!!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to do the same thing and I am on my way. PLEASE stay connected to this group during maintenance so that we can see how you are doing! I am curious to see how that phase works out for you.

Thanks, Slimmin!
I'm so happy for you. Your determination will surely get you to goal! I promise to stay connected. After all, how else would I be able to celebrate YOUR goal day? :lol:

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