I discovered when I weighed less it meant I needed to eat less. I considered each surprised weight loss a gift. If it was a quarter of a pound, or two pounds, I was determine to not gain it back. However, to maintain my new lower weight, I had to cut back a little more on food.

Whatever my weight, my goal was to not gain. Every time I tried to lose weight it came right back. If I tried to maintain and experience a little weight loss in the process, it was easier to not gain it back.

This only worked if I kept to my five tools on maintaining weight. I had to be focused on when I was hungry and how I felt as I ate.

I realized, as I became smaller, so did my appetite. My body was actually telling me to eat less.

At first this made me sad. I love food and didn’t have a desire to eat less. However, I stuck to my goal to maintain and not gain.

I felt better when I used my stop gaining tools. I enjoyed my smaller size and felt good about my lighter healthier self. These benefits helped me accept the fact I had to eat less food. I don’t even miss the extra calories I gave up.

I’m posting my five helpful aids again. I’ll always try to live by these tools. I still have the rest of my life to get it right, and keep it right.

1. Record my weight daily. (part 2)
2. Stop eating when my stomach is satisfied and before I get full. (part 3)
3. When I dine at home, eat at a designated spot without any distractions. (part 4)
4. Stop eating a food after the first few bites of enhanced flavor fades down to a less enjoyable sensation. (part 4)
5. Eat only when I’m physically hungry and not at expected scheduled meal times. (part 5)

Sincerely, living a lighter life, ED