"Do or do not, there is no try" - Yoda (Star Wars)
You have to remind yourself that this is not a permanent situation: it is a temporary diet with a beginnning, a middle and an end. If you cheat, you mess with the process and your body. It is not good for you to keep going in and out of ketosis like that as it can stress your organs. Get in, get er' done and get out!
If your goal is too great, maybe consider reducing your goal and doing this in phases. Decide how many pounds you want to lose, do it, maintain it for a few months and then, go back for more when you are ready.
I liked to keep an "IP emergency kit" on hand with WF Italian salad dressing, vitamins, white vinegar (in case I run out of dressing), a protein bar and some Stevia packets. In fact, I am in maintenance and I still carry it around with me (and use it)! Ridges are not a bad idea to also bring along when you go out. Depending what people are eating that tempts you, you can have a bar or ridges instead.
I have also started carrying a sample-sized bottle of mouthwash in my purse. After a meal, excuse yourself, go to the bathroom and rinse your mouth with mouthwash. You won't want to eat any more and you won't want dessert after that!
A coffee or a tea instead of a snack/dessert can keep you occupied (and somewhat satisfied) while others eat as well.
You have to focus on what you really want!
Good luck to you! You can do this!
Last edited by Susie_Bee; 07-12-2011 at 01:20 PM.
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