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Originally Posted by Missy
Will you still lose weight early out if you occasionaly eat chips, low fat icecream and some junk foods? Or does it all have to be low fat, healthy food. I am 1 month out of surgery and cheating some. is this ok?
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I admittedly snack. I eat healthy probably 90% of the time. I try to limit the snacking, and I try to reserve the really unhealthy things for special cravings or occasions and in small quantities. When I can I try to switch out chips for soy nuts, or pretzels for lowfat popcorn, crackers I choose whole grain and have a little lowfat cheese, etc. But once in awhile, you just indulge a little. The key is finding a balance. I am trying very hard to get a lifestyle going that I can maintain later as a healthy person at a healthy weight. At this point it would be hard NOT to lose weight no matter, but as you get smaller, you would have to restrict more and more to get to goal. They suggest losing as much as you can early out because it is the "easiest" time. But honestly, if you make sure you limit the snacks and make the healthiest choices most frequently, I believe it all shakes down. Most skinny people do not eat healthy 100% of the time. Keep in mind that this post is my opinion....and I am only 5 months out. But so far, this is working for me. When I find my snacking getting out of control I get on this board, get out my notepad, get to thinking, and figure out what to do about it to get ME in control rather than the food. For me, this has been adding beverages, buying or dividing into small portions, and being diligent about breakfast. Dang, I'm longwinded.
