Originally Posted by leganegan (Post 3952630)

My first weight in is tomorrow. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I always have tons of questions for the coach that come up during the week.

Is anyone having dreams where they eat something forbidden? I wake up with anxiety thinking I "cheated" so funny! I am so relieved when I wake up!

Originally Posted by JoseyM (Post 3953444)

Are was shakes ok to use to add to coffee? Maybe 1-2. tbsp....

Originally Posted by coliep (Post 3953454)

I have no idea. I have read of ppl using some of an IP shake or pudding in their coffee though. You are allowed 1 ounce of milk, and others suggest Torani sugar free syrups. Perhaps you can come up with someone OP that works for you.

I am struggling tonight, really really wanting to eat something else . . . almost anything will do. Talking myself off the ledge . . .

Originally Posted by coliep (Post 3953454)

I have no idea. I have read of ppl using some of an IP shake or pudding in their coffee though. You are allowed 1 ounce of milk, and others suggest Torani sugar free syrups. Perhaps you can come up with someone OP that works for you.

I am struggling tonight, really really wanting to eat something else . . . almost anything will do. Talking myself off the ledge . . .

Originally Posted by 30toloose (Post 3953519)

The day is almost over and I survived day 1 without cheating. :carrot::carrot::carrot:

Originally Posted by JoseyM (Post 3953445)

I mean EAS......

Originally Posted by leganegan (Post 3952630)

My first weight in is tomorrow. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I always have tons of questions for the coach that come up during the week.

Is anyone having dreams where they eat something forbidden? I wake up with anxiety thinking I "cheated" so funny! I am so relieved when I wake up!

Originally Posted by leganegan (Post 3952579)

I thought I would miss wine but the weight loss is way more worth it than drinking it. I have been buying different types of tea. Maybe replace the beer with iced tea with lime or lemon wedges. I drink my in a wine glass with crushed ice. a new routine/habit

Originally Posted by Greekgirldea (Post 3952227)

Well...I survived 6 whole days so far on IP. I may have ate later than I wanted but by golly I did not cheat. I actually thrive on repetition so I look forward to when I can pick up my new order of food for week 2 on Tuesday. I can tell you that I hated the puddings (ugggggggh) but I got a fantastic suggestion from here to make them into a cake/muffin and it actualy was better to have something more solid to eat :carrot: AND I LIKED IT!!!!!

The only time I get hungry is if I get too busy and I wind up eating later. I'm determined not to cheat. Things that were under my nose this week that I wanted but did not cheat:
Pizza~fresh baked sugar cookies~icecream~balsamic vinegar~
I'm going ot keep posting and keep looking to this great forum. Thank Goodness for 3FC!!!

Dee

Originally Posted by coliep (Post 3951707)

Emmie - I don't live alone either, so I cannot remove everything from my house. Personally, I think it is important that we learn to co-exist with everything, includnig tempting foods. Through this diet / life change, we will learn to say no and reprogram our bodies to not want it. That said, everybody has a particular weakness. Mine are ice cream and peanut butter. I am able to resist the ice cream on this diet (along with all the fruit, forbidden veggies, sauces, kid snacks etc.), but the peanut butter kept getting me so I did finally remove it. Perhaps you should remove your greatest temptation or two? In the end, I would do what makes it easieset for you to succeed while attempting to set lifetime habits!

I live on the Organic Romaine, too. Our local store had them 2 for 5 and I have eaten tons and tons. I am not a huge fan of it just raw, but I do stir fry it up and have a nice little meal when I feel the need. Keep in mind that should change, too. I am eating fewer bowls of lettuce than I was in week 1!!

So somebody said to me today "Oh, I think I can see a little weight loss.". Well, you might think YEAH. BUT, I was more like "really, you are just now able to see a little?" I have lost 9 pounds and have 11 to go. Perhaps its just not that noticeable, or perhaps she was being a little passive aggressive (she is thin and fit, but with an air of superiority). IDK but for some reason I didn't take as well as one may have thought. I guess I was hoping for a dramatic shift given all the sacrifices / changes this diet has entailed!