Have you ever been on a diet? Or lost a significant amount of weight? I feel like that compared to your recent experience is pretty similar. It's like you just lost 100 lbs. You feel free and accomplished, but you know that that doesn't mean that you can stop working out now, right? You have to keep taking 1 day at a time, because for better or worse, you are going to be in 'maintenance' mode for a long time, if not for the rest of your life. So if you gain back a pound here or there, it's usually ok, as long as you don't let yourself get back out of control. Unfortunately, it'll take a complete lifestyle change to finally get to where you want to be, not having to rely on the cards ever. And that is going to take some time, so give yourself a break. Just stay on track and if you have to, count every 'calorie' (penny) throughout the holidays to make sure that you're not overindulging. Good luck.
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