I'm definitely one of those who really loves to eat. I truly enjoy my food and seeing it as 'just fuel' would not make me a happy camper.

I've lost and regained a few times prior to this last venture. I've been maintaining my losses since 2005. For me, it was/is about accepting my new way of eating for life. That simple acknowledgment has been key for me in not regaining my weight.

I learned how to cook and found ways to make things just the way I'd enjoy tasting them. For me, its more about savory than sweet and more about tangy/sour, salty.

I also had to learn how to eat and feel for the full feeling. I always used to eat until all food was gone. Now I eat and wait 20 minutes as that's how long it takes for the brain to get the message that your stomach is full.