That's the fear - relapse and weight gain. The most dangerous time is the first year after program, and the risk is serious - most people that regain any weight don't lose it. This week's group was about relapse prevention. Self-monitoring - like a food/activity log - is key so you can track down what went wrong. Another key is having a plan: 1) Identify high-danger situations in advance, 2) Plan steps to prevent a lapse, 3) Have a back-up plan to get back-on-track, 4) Plan to forgive yourself if you slip up.
The past six months has been lots of work, self-evaluation, and learning to plan. I have a really good toolkit, but honestly, I am more afraid now than I was on day one. At least we have a monthly group session for support, and I'm grateful for caring friends and family for support.
One more group session to go.
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