I spoke today to my nutritionist and to the new MD I am seeing. My doctor used to be head of a Hospital weight loss program although his speciality if Internal Med, Nephrology and Rhumatology. Anyway, he struggles like the rest of us and he said to make sure that I reward myself moderately at least weekly so I feel satisfied. If Ice cream is my weakness, buy some that is portion controlled like a cone each week. If a Hamburger is a favorite, then have it sans the french fries. The nutritionist agrees. Eat something fun as a reward. Just limit it.