Well all, I made it through week one, down 5 lbs and only a minimal amount of cheating ( I did eat some sweet tarts...one of my weaknesses ). I'm very inspired by everyone here. I may not have a lot more to go (or even much to have lost in the beginning), but it's the last 10 that are always the hardest. I started gaining weight when I turned 29 and never working out or eating right caught up with me . This diet seemed easy (especially the taunt of losing noticible weight w/i the first 2 weeks!)....and it is! I find my cravings are reduced (I'm a potatoaholic--fries, baked, hashbrowns, you name it) and I have more energy.
I was barely able to get through my busy day of attending college part time and a full time job w/o feeling exhausted . On my days off I would barely make it through the day w/o needing a nap! The 5 lbs loss in week one has motivated me to keep going (which is a major undertaking since I always fall off the diet wagon by now). With my new found energy , I find I actually WANT to work out! Now there is a first. This diet has definitely inspired me to start taking better care of myself and I wish everyone here the best of luck

WTG Smarty!!!!! I can totally relate to alot of what you said! It still surprises me that I actually look forward to working out and my energy level has totally increased!
I have less than 10 pounds left to lose and I've found those the slowest of all to come off as well! Good luck and keep up the great progress!!!
Traci

Great JOB!!!! Since today is one Day one for me, you motivate me to really stick to this. Congrats on your success!!!!!!

Good job, Smarty!