For all of you who still get hungry between meals... There is a fantastic herbal tea out there that helps me get through those moments when there are cookies around the office calling my name. It's Tahitian Vanilla Hazelnut by Yogi (that's the brand). With a touch of Splenda it is very satisfying - sweet and spicy! I got it at my grocery store in the organic section, but Target also carries that brand. They have a lot of great flavors, but that one is my favorite. No caffeine no carbs, too

Stay strong, everyone! And thanks for all your great posts!

Wuv, that was just awesome that the guy didn't even recognize you! What a thrill!

Try mixing it with butterscotch pudding and heating. Unbelievably delicious!

Dinner: "Honey" Mustard Salmon baked in foil packet & baked Kale chips, sparkling water & MIO.

(Make honey mustard glaze with mustard & WF maple syrup). So good!

That sounds delicious! I will totally give that a try. Thanks!

[QUOTE=Once you go fully into ketosis (if you started Wednesday, probably tomorrow or so) the hunger will be so much less. I hardly have any hunger between meals that a few pickle chips or cucumber slices or a cup of hot tea can't alleviate. Good for you for doing something like this for yourself!! ]

Thank you so much for responding! I just made the most delicious stir-fry (looked up archived recipes) and am so encouraged - and felt less ravenous and fatigued today, so it's only up (in spirits) from this point (hopefully down in weight

Good evening everyone!

I had an awesome Saturday! My kids let me sleep in until 10 am!!! I woke up with a RTD and a coffee (and the Saturday paper!). We had a family birthday party this afternoon for my youngest son, complete with ice cream cake! I served everyone a slice until it was GONE, and had a nice IP hot chocolate for myself! Didn't even WANT any cake, it looked lovely and all, but I wasn't even tempted! And noone asked why I wasn't having any! soooo awesome!

For dinner I made a lovely broiled salmon, steamed broccoli, lettuce salad, and rice for the carb lovers. It was a wonderful day! I am having a bedtime tea and "treat" - a bar!

Hope everyone has a great Sunday tomorrow!!!

"Trust the program". That is something I have seen written on these boards often and that is what I continue to tell myself. It is always written by those that have been SO successful on this program. Some weeks may show more on the scale than others, but just "trust the program". Good luck and make good use of these boards. They are informative, motivating, and so inspirational!

Thank you so much! I drank so much hot herbal tea today - but it really helped, and I feel great I am so much less intimidated than I was this morning - just reading and reading everyone's posts... and am determined to stick with it!

So glad you decided to stick with it! I have been there, and gave up for a few months until I found my motivation again. Now I'm totally on board again but kicking myself for the time wasted. I should have been at my goal weight MONTHS ago! I should have been skinny and gorgeous at my Christmas party this year! Instead I feel like I'm back at square one. Oh well, this time I am a little wiser and a lot more determined. And I realized something that helped me feel less depressed and guilty and worthless:

It took me a few tries to quit smoking, which is HIGHLY addictive - but after 13 years, I did it.

I have only been overweight and eating badly for 3 years. It may take me a few tries to fix that too - but I will do it.

I had Big Mac in a Bowl for the first time.......YUMMY!!!!

Just wanted to say Hi to yall and wish everyone a great OP weekend

had my 5th WI yesterday, down 5lbs!! i am seriously flabbergasted by the results of this protocol!! 33lbs in 5wks, doesn't even seem possible. Keep waiting to wake up lolzz

Omg I absolutely love the soy patty and all I do is grill it!!!!! Soooooo good!

That is so cool! What a great feeling!!

Currently on my 3rd week. Last weigh in was on Friday and I only lost 2 pounds which is unfortunate since I lost 7 the first week. I know a lot of it was water weight but still I feel like I could have done better. I sat down when I got home and planned out all my meals and what I'd be eating when so I am hoping that organization gives me the benefit.

I still feel like the fact I'm doing a lot of physical activity might be messing up my diet. I was told to not do physical activity but I am a Massage Therapist and very few people want massages that are light. Since giving massage is actually considered "strenuous" activity (which it is because of the physical strength and endurance involved.) I have a feeling that it might be affecting the "no exercise" rule. I don't really know what to do since I can't just stop working...especially to afford this diet.