Tough moments will come and the good news is that they will go. Read on to learn how to manage some of the more commonly encountered tough situations. Also, refer to the educational materials you received while in the reducing, adapting, and sustaining phases of the Program. Finally, remember, that sharing a tough situation with another person can make it so much more manageable. Sustaining classes are available to you though out the week. Call us at 513-686-6820 for a current schedule.

	Building Support Since I’ve lost my weight, my family keeps saying to me, "let me know how I can help." I never know what to say to them.
	Achieving Balance I find myself binging every night in front of the TV once the kids go to bed. I know it’s wrong, but I can’t seem to stop. It’s the only time of day I have for myself. I’ve tried keeping busy with art projects and other things, but I always end up eating. What can I do?
	Personal Responsibility My walking partner keeps canceling our lunch-time walks. At this rate, I’ll never get any exercise!
	Setting Goals I’ve lost 47 pounds in 3 ½ months. Everybody says I look great! And I feel great! I’m off my high blood pressure medication and I’m able to finish my shift at work without my feet bugging me anymore. But, I can’t figure out why I’m stuck! I just can’t seem to recoup my focus and get off this last 18 pounds.
	Lapse and Relapse I was doing so well until that last Christmas party. My best friend brought buckeyes. I love them and ate way too many. Then it snowed and I could not go for my walks. I feel like I’m on the verge of giving up. Help!
	Personal History I swore I would NEVER become like my mom. She insisted that sweets were never kept in the house. Now, here I am struggling with my diet. And I’m telling my kids they can’t keep sweets in the house. I’m afraid I’ll turn them into sneak eaters like I became as a kid and now can’t seem to stop as an adult.
	Self Esteem I regained 10 pounds over the holidays. On January 2, I promised myself I would lose the 10 pounds by February. By lunch time, I had 2 Diet Pepsi's and left over holiday cookies from the break room for breakfast. I can't control my eating. I quit until tomorrow.
	Stress Management All day, I run a day care from my home. Then at night, I run my kids to and from sports practice and stop in to see my mom at least a couple of times a week and take care of what she needs done. During the day, I never over eat. But at night, when I finally get some peace for myself, I eat. Why is it, I can handle everyone else's problems, but when it comes to a simple thing like taking time to relax, I can't manage to come up with anything but eating?
	Managing Cues Every night when I walk in the door from work and the kids are racing around the house, I get this desire to eat a snack. I try to keep busy and not go into the kitchen until I need to start dinner. The longer I try to ignore it, the more I think about it. And, eventually, I end up eating something silly that I didn't need. What else can I do?