So, great news! I have made it through the first two weeks of the program....and I have NOT cheated! I'm very proud of myself because the opportunities have been endless. Today was another challenge. A desert pot-luck in class...and the treats that everyone brought looked SO good! Instead, I munched away on my cucumber slices - and defeated the cravings.
To be completely honest, the cravings aren't so bad. It's more a realization that I want food that is not healthy for me, but I don't NEED it. I finally understand that dieting is a psychological challenge more than anything. I really do believe that this program will help to re-wire me to eat better in the long run. (Although, I must admit I can't wait for Stage 1 to be over so that I can start introducing a larger variety back into my diet.)
Speaking of Stage 1, I have been doing very well in terms of my ultimate weight loss goal. I have now lost 20 pounds (woo hoo!) and am almost half way there. As for a shorter term goal, I am hoping to loose at least 15 more pounds before Christmas. The program estimates a weight loss of 3-4 pounds a week. I have 6 weeks until Christmas, which mathematically speaking, is definitely doable!
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