Hi chicks,
I began the SBD this past Wednesday, August 18. I'm doing really well thus far and haven't slipped up once; it helps that my live-in boyfriend, who really doesn't need to lose any weight, has decided to do it with me. I weigh myself at the same time every morning, and while I usually take the number with a grain of salt (since I know how much it can fluctuate day-to-day), I've already lost nearly ten pounds (I started at 247, I'm now down to 237.2). Of course I'm excited, but I'm also a little stunned. I didn't think I'd be losing so much so quickly. Now I know that this isn't pure fat I'm losing, so my question is this: provided I continue to follow the diet closely, when I get to Phase II, will some of the weight come back? Or is it gone forever? What have your experiences been?
Also, as an aside, I'd like to say that sugar free Jolly Ranchers have become my best friends. I used to eat a ton of fruit, and it's surprising how some artificially flavored hard candies can fill the void.