thanks Rosie, I had heard of Skyr, but now I shall give it a look ( though I am devoted to my greek Fage total )

yes I have lost weight with the steps......... I lost a fair bit doing low carb before I arrived here, but it was the most huge effort. Learning about my brain chemicals here was life changing for me.

I did put weight back on at first but I don't regret it really as it was such a good pointer/ experience for finding out how I work a sort of confirmation of what I already knew.

Step three was a great steadier, In many ways, not just weight - self esteem, confidence - and I think that's a key part of it for me........ I had a life time of yo yo weight and this had my weight steady , never before, more importantly Me steadier as well and that has stood me in such good stead for today. I liked it so much I stayed there for years, and later on engaged with weight in a deliberate way, because it was still an important thing for me. I didn't feel physically well when I was really obese, very tired. First I lost that bit I had gained, and then into new territory for the rest of it. Now I actually have the energy to exercise every day BMI is great but the nicest bit is the energy and mobility and ease and comfort of it,and in my happy place.

I learned particularly with step three I was so much more nicely beautifully complicated than my weight, which was where most of my focus had gone Its been a fun quest ever since

so today? I have been at my favourite weight for over five years now . I learnt so much in step seven I don't have to do that concentration and willpower any more, or even work at it that much - I do keep attentive and I know what suits me and my body.. I have not lost any of my curiosity about health and nutrition , its still a hobby but an entertaining one, not a desperation

I write in my journal every day no matter what and I choose to eat all my favourite foods. So nice !

I'm so glad you joined YLD. Can you get to Wednesday chat? Is such fun. Like minded people who get it, and Kathleen inspires us, we get the new news we have a laugh and there is something special about it ......... is kind of uplifting.........so don't be shy it would be lovely to see you there