[Caligirl03]

I will be starting the Optifast program on April 25, looking forward to losing this extra 100 lbs I've put on.
CW / 240
GW1/ 190
GW2/ 140
I'm a stress eater, anyone else have that and advice to manage/control it?

[Sundove]

Caligirl03 There is a thread just for Optifasters:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/pack...-works-31.html

As for stress eating, you are sure not alone. Somethings that have helped me are to figure out some ways to lessen the stress in the first place--not always possible. If I eat t soothe myself, I go to low carb treats, or non sugar, non flour things. It's easier to get back on track that way. I make sure get back on plan right away, no slippery slope.

A nutritionist once told me that if you can delay an impulse to eat for just a few seconds, it allows time for your rational mind to kick in & decide if you really want to eat. I've tried this a few times and it's worked, but I haven't remembered to do it when I'm really stressed.

Wishing you good results with Optifast

[Caligirl03]

Thank you for the thread Sundove
And thanks for the encouraging words, I've also heard drinking water will get you past the stress eating, but it dosn't come to mind soon enough for me. I will put in more effort and use your advice as well.