Originally Posted by zipit
There is no way that you can just diet and keep the weight off. You have to change your eating habits for the rest of your life.
exactly. I eat clean. no sugar, flour, caffeine, alcohol, processed foods. Very limited dairy. I shop the outer aisles of the grocery store. I eat fruits, vegetables, and meats. I drink lots of water. I exercise every day and eat 6 small meals per day. I do make some exceptions but eat clean 90-95% of the time. I do NOT miss pasta, ice cream, desserts, heavy sauces, etc. After 3 weeks, all cravings disappeared. I rarely get headaches or colds and I am never starving.
I was a size 12 in highschool. 20 years, a full time job and two pregnancies later, I am a size 4. Love the way eating healthy makes me feel.