My FIRST WEEK, Sucked.

crb426

Starting seems to be the hardest. I have found that the first few days are a struggle to get it together, but as long as I stay as close to my calorie goal consistently a routine starts to set in. It feels easier after about 4 days. But, this easy feeling only happens if I don't bounce around on calorie amounts during those days.

cheryldumais

Don't be so hard on yourself. This is a new way of living and it's gonna take some time to get it right. I'm 61 years old and I dieted my entire life. Finally I decided to build a program I could live with and lost over 100 pounds and have maintained that loss. I started slow particularly with exercise. I walk about an hour 5 days a week now and that's it. I started out with 15 minute walks. Work up slowly. Find things to eat you like but eat smaller portions. Eventually you will make substitutions you can live with. It took me forever to give up sour cream and substitute with greek yogurt. Sometimes I still use sour cream. Depends on how many calories I have left. Some people don't want to give up their evening glass of wine. They plan for it. You can do this! Take your time and find out what works for YOU. Remember you will have to live with the changes the rest of your life if you want to maintain the loss. It's your program and you are unique so do what works for you.