Dione,
I am back here cos I didn't maintain, I also have loads of food tolerances so the steps up weren't my thing. My weight would jump 5lb in one day Ooops especially after food like sausages!
However I did keep half of it off. So its not all bad. This time round I might not be able to do the steps as I am planning to do this up until my operation then probably go back to Slimming world and stick to Original.
However, I think my main problem was I had body dysmorphia, Basically I was looking at myself in the mirror and not able to see the difference - then again I was never as big in my head as I was in
reality - think I might have some serious issues hehe
This time round I am determined not to fall into the bad habits of alcohol and all that revolves around it, the curry chip/pizza on the way home, the carbs and fry up the next day. Especially as I was doing this 3 times a week minimum whoopsie.
Food Craving is absolutely normal. The hunger pangs go (usually) when you are in ketosis. First time round I also split at least one pack so I had more than 3 drinks per day. This helped. Believe it or not part of my job back then was to take groups of adults with special needs out on social occassions... all too often for dinner. I was easily able to sit and have coffee cos the weight was coming off and this motivated me!
All I can recommend is glug plenty of water, and buy a travel size mouthwash and carry it with you!
Keep on trucking... we're all here to support you
AM x