I was doing great with 13 days under my belt and then I lost my mind at the movie theater on Saturday! I am really angry at myself. I woke up Sunday, feeling so guilty.

I don't want to be the fat wife anymore! I have to do this, for myself!! I am going to go and make myself a cup of tea. Today just feels hard!! What do you do when you are struggling??

I just watch tv, read and keep busy. The hard days stink but they are usually balanced with good days. Just keep thinking it works, it works it works and it will be over before you know it! I'm nearing the end of my P1 journey and can't believe how time flies... Be strong and don't stray! You can do it!!!

Keep going! It does seem to get easier as you progress and start seeing the changes in your body and in how you feel. There are days though that you may still be hungry--drink more water or a cup of tea. Find rewards or things that make you feel good that don't involve eating.

I am at the end of my 3rd week and I have tough days. I was hungry all day today, but I just kept thinking that this is just temporary, tomorrow I will feel so much better.. Just get through today, i can do anything for 1 day. besides I find that I have more good days then bad days. Even when I was eating anything I wanted I had good days and bad days, maybe it wasnt hunger but it was always something or other.. Hang in there, you can do this.

Yesterday was a really hard day for me, and I caved. I had an extra 2 restricted bars and was so mad at myself. Although it was IP food, it was still not OP. I have decided to start/create a blog (tonight if I have time) so that I have someplace to come to vent, where I can keep track of my thoughts and actions for both good and bad days. I'm hoping this will help to carry me through to goal, and then keep me on track for maintenance.... It's worth a try at the very least..

I would suggested working out. Don't let yesterday stand in the way of today.

I went to my WW meeting and weighed in today and did not do as well as I was hoping for this last week but the only thing I can do about it now is to move forward.

Just keep working hard and you'll see results. (At least thats what I'm hoping for!!)

Hang in there and draw support from everyone on the message boards. I am 13 days into the program and felt the same way. I only had an extra non retricted product but felt sooooo guilty. I weigh tomorrow and my scale was up this morning. I am increasing my water today and I stayed on track. YOU CAN DO IT!

I had a tough time last week, and had to get myself back on track.

Now I am reading Dr. Tran's book every night to stay focused, and when I have a weak moment I look at my "before" pic I took when I started this diet....that harsh reality gets me focused very quickly.

love love love this saying............. Don't let yesterday stand in the way of today !!! you go girl!

The diet really messes with your hormones so you may find yourself a little more emotionally challenged than normal. It is worst early on in the diet. I cannot say how long it lasts as I have off days too now, but I do remember a lot of posters having more difficulties early on in the diet. Hang in there, it does get better. It's not necessarily a smooth and easy road in the your future. It will just be so much more easier as your grow more experienced and learn what works best for you. When the days or hours (afternoons were awful for me) are challenging, try to step back and relax or chill, if you can, until it passes. That's hard to do. I know.

For sure not all days are easy.

I am trying to be aware of what is going on with me. I know there are certain situations that I do not wantt to face until I am stronger in regards my willpower. I can not go to a movie, a party or the pie shop. I am trying to not test myself too much. The easier I can make it, the better. Right now, i am having to focus on this eating program and I avoid anything that could tempt me as much as possible.

I am beginning to journal also. Distraction does work to some degree. When I get cravey crazy, I plan to journal or take a walk or some other distracting activity. It is a real challenge at times. I am trying to keep my stress level as low as possible and keep life as simple as possible as I don't want to deplete my energy needed for my OP resolve.

All these suggestions are wonderful!!! Tea is great. I've enjoyed a tea called PMS tea- helps with the hormone fluctuations caused by the "trapped" hormones that are released when fat is transformed into energy. In my opinion.

I think to myself after I have eaten the bad stuff (usually Mexican food for me) how will I feel? What will have I accomplished? How much money did I just throw down the drain for the week? Usually after one or two of those questions I get through the cravings. If that doesn't do it I do some online clothes browsing Shopping is my other addiction I must kick, but right now I'm working on progress not perfection

I was dreaming about blue corn chips and guacamole for about a whole day last week and almost caved in (a friend not on IP just suggested that I have a little, and not worry about it, but I resisted). What helped get rid of it for me at the time was a GIANT lettuce salad with a little extra olive oil and plenty of salt. And a nap!

Maddymoe, I would suggest just forgetting about it and keep going. You can do this!