I just chugged my water too and put on some jeans, not as tight as when I first wore them, that helps

I'm pretty vain too.

ok happy skinny thoughts :D

Hang in there. For me, the first two weeks were pure h3LL. Then a feeling of euphoria (along with the bad breath) came on. It's amazing. Try to stick to it. It is TOTALLY worth it.

Good luck.

You may be surprised -- he may join you yet ...in a bit. He just needs to see you succeed a bit. If he sees how well you are doing, and that it is really not that bad, he may join your journey too -- lots of couples on 3FC

HOWEVER if you keep moaning about how hard it is, how you want to chew the leg off the couch etc. it will not be that much of an inspiration to him to join you! LOL

We are also similar in goals -- I started at 223. We are at a GREAT starting weight. I promise in 20 pounds you WILL be amazed at how thin you look and how many compliments you get. 15 pounds after that and you will be shopping for size 14 and lookin sooooo fine! Stick it out!!

Congrats on coming here first and not giving up - that's HUGE!!!!

The first week is the hardest, for sure. Your body is making a BIG adjustment, and it won't be without its challenges. There ARE tools you can use to make it easier:

- Make sure it is "real" hunger. Thirst can often be hunger in disguise - try drinking more water or a hot drink and wait 20 minutes. If it goes away you were just thirsty! Hunger can also be "mental" and not REAL physical hunger. If the thought of eating a hard boiled egg or a bowl of lettuce doesn't make you want to act on your hunger, you may not ACTUALLY be hungry.

-Use and abuse your unlimited lettuce. I have had days where I eat 3 bowls of lettuce to curb hunger. Boston/Butter lettuce, Romaine and Iceberg are UNLIMITED - so load up!

- You can have 2 egg whites once per day as a "freebie" - so try making yourself a little egg white omelet. That may be the extra boost you need.

- In the first week, you can also add an extra packet or have a hard boiled egg to take the "edge" off while your body adjusts. Use it if you need it.

You CAN do this!!!

Drink more water!!

Thank you all so much!! I appreciate your kind words! :hug: :hug: :hug:

it's true the first week is the hardest. Don't let yourself starve, set up a calorie goal and keep to it....I never try to starve myself...if I'm hungry I'll eat (as long as I've been good ;) keep it up you CAN do it. One day at a time.)

One thing I did too was if I felt hungry but wasn't sure if it was hunger I popped in some sugar free gum. I am an addict but what's funny is I chew WAY less now on IP than I ever have.

But it helped the first 2 weeks to get me that extra hour to lunch.

Was it you who posted yesterday that your coach wouldn't let you have restricteds this week so you would lose a lot at first? If so you have not gotten great info from her. You can have the resricted right from day one and you can also have a extra package a day for the first week to make the transition smoother.

Also you can have lots of lettuce and the two egg whites as scorbett suggested.

After a few days you go into ketosis and the hunger goes away,

Pat

yes that's me:)

You will be fine. I promise. And I really want to get to 135 too and started about same weight as you, do this with me. You're going to love it.

:hug: I am feeling very encouraged :hug:

We have close to the same stats, believe me....I know how rough the first week can be! Just REMEMBER how miserable you are now...remember if you decide to cheat "just this once" or have a little treat meal "because I deserve it" or "just for vacation/the weekend/it's Tuesday/'insert excuse here'" you have to go through the misery of getting into ketosis All. Over. Again.

Good luck! Stick with it, it is sooooooooo worth it once you reach goal!

YOU CAN DO IT!!! (How could you not with all the incredible support from the incredible peeps on this forum)?!;)

Best wishes to YOU :hug: and a great big :hug: to all who are so incredibly kind on here!!! I am just AMAZED at the "positive vibes" on this forum this time around! :)