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Hi S,

Good Luck on your weight loss. I found setting small goals like you are doing help keeps you motivated to keep going. It'll be awesome to see that 299 appear and say goodbye to the 300's.

As for food addiction, knowing yourself and what types of food you are not good at maintaining portion control is a definite plus and will help you avoid those type of foods that can trigger binges and maybe you can find an acceptable substitute.

I found not eating at night the toughest part when watching tv etc so if I find myself in front of the tv, I will substitute sugarless gum. Whatever dessert I choose is after dinner and if a few hours later, if I am hungry and need a snack then I'll choose a little peanut butter and fruit, or a small amount of nuts and yogurt. That's my strategy for dealing with night eating.

I also found good subs for higher fat meats like using turkey and veggie burgers and switching to whole grain rice, pasta and breads can either give you more nutrtion for the calories you're consuming and many are usually lower calorie. I made some great dinners using whole wheat pasta, organic tomato sauce and veggie burgers as meatballs. You don't necessarily have to sacrifice taste when you are trying to lose weight, you just have to plan it out and get creative.

It's great that you have a place to get support. It nice to have people struggling with the same issues to compare notes with.

I know sometimes when you lose weight people will compliment you and some act as if you are suddenly a different person worth more somehow like you're a stock whose value has gone up LOL but whatever the world has to say about you, remember it's only the outside package that's different. Not to say that you shouldn't be proud of all the work you've accomplished and feel happy that you look nicer and are healthier but there are always attributes and wonderful qualities that people have that have nothing to do with a number on a scale.

If you cheat occasionally or slip, don't waste time berating yourself. Stay positive and remember that noone's perfect and you can start again and do better next time.

Good Luck