Jeanne- CE!

In the Track Your Diet drop down menu, green dot is weight loss, yellow dot is maintenance, and red dot is weight gain.

I have redefined it for myself, as I am in Maintenance of a healthy goal weight range, and joyous wellness for life. A green dot for me is more focused on a healthy mind set, and includes a rotating balance of other wellness checkpoints like hydration, stretching and moving, adequate sleep/downtime, and things that make my heart sing. It is possible for me to have an unhealthy mind set while technically staying within bounds. I like to consider the green dots to be affirming and not a constant reminder of falling short. If I take a green dot away, it is as a reminder of how much better I feel when on track, and is motivation to get right back to it.

The basic goal is to always eat clean with portion control whether I am feeling it or not, but I also consider it a green dot if I have planned special occasion treats and eats and enjoy them in moderation, or if life throws me a curveball and I have done what I could: i.e. getting stuck at a hospital or airport, or being a guest somewhere and served something I would not normally eat.

So it's complicated, but for me, it has to be a plan for life, and something to celebrate and enjoy!