There are some things I've done differently this time.
1. I read the book. There are so many good hints and guidelines in there. This time I understood how tasting food I was cooking, drinks between meals, and S-days worked.
2. I told my mom in a new way. I didn't tell her I was watching my weight, instead I said that I was not snacking during the week and that my husband liked it because I was putting energy into making good meals instead of into snacking without the family.
3. If I want to give up, I buy an S-snack during the week and stick it in the cabinet for the weekend. The hope for the weekend, the hope of snacking without guilt, gets me through the rest of the days until Saturday.
4. I have no rules/guidelines for weekends. I eat anything I want in any amount. Without guilt.
And, today is an S-Day since it is my 10th wedding anniversary. I can guiltlessly eat any dessert and food tonight.
Emily