Welcome Sumsitup! Did i get that name right? is there a story/joke there?? I can be slow. But why am I asking, there is no story to MY name except it was suggested by the ebay signup page when I went to bid on my precious Elvis toilet seat cover. And then I just kept using it.
oooo, enough babble. I have a tendancy to run on and on. I think it is a study avoidance tactic
ANYWAY- welcome to the Beach. I've only been here a short while, but I don't think you'll find a nicer henhouse. I tried WW ages ago, and thought about trying it again. But I get all obsessed with budgeting and planning my food for the day. I tried the Zone, too, but still to obsessive, same with Perricone. SBD is SOOO not like any of those.
To echo others advice - really stock up the fridge.
And EAT! I think I've mentioned this before, and the more I read here, in the book, and in all those Dr. A's Q&A's, I think this correct- EAT! DON'T be hungry. This isn't WW. I was overly concerned with keeping things "small" I think I made it too hard on myself. After a couple days, I just gave myself permission to eat whatever I wanted, I felt much better, even though I don't think I actually ate that much more. You should experiment with that, don't starve.
I don't think that attitude has stalled my loss, I haven't lost a TON of weight, but in my situation, I think 8 lbs in 2 weeks is just fine. And the fact that I'm LEARNING things that will lead to longterm healthy eating is more valuable to me than quick weight loss brought on by over-deprivation and mindless adherance to any diet.
Watch for the headaches, but someone suggested broth for that. I like the sound of that.
Hot tea has been a lifesaver for me- both for its soothing and sweet qualities. Stock up on a few of those, too. My suggestion- get a couple of different flavors/styles, then make pots of tea mixing them up. I don't even add sweetner, since mint and ginger teas (my faves) have a natural sweetness. And I've got some of Jennifer favorite Celestial Seasonings Madagascar Red Vanilla on order! She RAVES about it!!!
Ok, see what I mean? I've written so much no one will read all this rambling.
Clovey- if you read this far, you cracked me up with those doughnuts! I think I'm past my cravey stage now too? My roommate downed oreos topped with whipped cream the other night- I was thoroughly disgusted.
Oh, and we must discuss this psychology/law thing.
Loved your comments yesterday.
I HAVE to go study now.
Hmmm, except what is happening over in chat?