Cutting back is a gradual process as I have worked on it for many years. I shudder to think about the amounts I ate years ago when my children were growing up. But I am determined, rather than courageous. We were taught we needed to eat to survive. When we are older, we need to eat less to thrive.
Once when I dieted, I bought ear rings every time I lost five pounds. It didn't work at all the second time I tried it. It is fun to eat when you are alone and no one is checking on you, so I am learning to please me better. I read. I read too much. But it doesn't show on my hips. Dorisena