No Self Control

Just start by eating smaller portions of foods you normally eat, that way if you are feeling hungry you can still have an extra snack or a little more at one meal. One thing that's really helped me is recognizing that I physically NEED to eat protein in the morning. It honestly changes my whole day.

OK, first off, welcome. You got this, and you can do it.

You are right about this being the very beginning and you are trying to look at everything at once. It's too much. For one thing, the MFP protein goal is really low. So don't worry if you go over that. Fat, same thing; unless you are eating unhealthy fats (ok, don't go over 30 grams EVERY day, but you know what I mean). Sugar, if you have one piece of fruit you can go over. Don't worry.

The first things you really need to look at focusing on are 1) calories - stay within your goals 2) water intake 3) exercising.

There is more, but keep focus on a few goals at a time, or you will set yourself up for frustration and you'll want to give up. And.. you don't want to give up, RIGHT?

Good luck!

First, you should not look at this as a diet. It is a change in lifestyle. You can still eat, just limit your portions. This will save you a lot of calories. I still eat french fries and burgers from time to time. I am a very quare eater but I am doing well since starting. Try talking to a dietition. Just remember, it's all about portion control.

I felt like that when I started too. It does get better and it does get somewhat easier because you get used to better eating habits but as a whole, its not easy...it may be simple in terms of knowing what you need to do but doing it...you gotta flex the will power. Its a skill worth learning, and if you are 2 days in....its so new so don't beat yourself up! My body craved fat *kitten* foods so bad when I was starting out, it was like painful but it went away. I replaced bad food with good food that was delicious too.

I just saw this on someones blog and thought it might help you





Don't Quit

When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,

And you feel like the biggest failure in town.

When you want to give up just because you gave in,

and forget all about being healthy and thin.

So What! You went over your points a bit,

It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!

It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.

It's learning the skills to get back in your range.

It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.

You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."

It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.

You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.

To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,

If you summon the will to get back in the race.

But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip,

Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.

And learn too late when the damage is done,

that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.

Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,

but facing each challenge will help you grow.

Success is failure turned inside out,

the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.

When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,

If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!

- Author Unknown

GOOD LUCK!!!!

When i used to look at what was "allowed" for a normal person to eat, I used to have a panic attack! How on earth could I survive on so little food? It was literally terrifying. I have horrible hypoglycaemia so I could just see me having hypos all over the place.

What I did though was cut back on refined foods. I have whole grain everything if I can manage it, I have cut back massively on starchy foods, and I have built up muscle bulk. All of these combined have helped me get over my cravings and carb addictions. Eating small meals frequently and making sure you have a couple of protein snacks a day is a great help, too. And lots of fibre! I now eat quite happily just the right amount of food, and I don't get upset about it

I don't think it is just a matter of willpower - I think what is going on in your body in response to the sort of food you are putting in it, is very powerful, and you need to understand the whole low GI/high GI thing and how your hunger triggers work.

The only time "willpower" has anything to do with it for me is in the evenings when I am bored and I get the munchies. I generally try to keep my hands busy at that time.

The first couple of days are always the hardest! When I first started I felt like I was always hungry and like you, I was afraid to eat because I wanted enough calories for the rest of the day! What I found over time is that it was a mental thing, I have to tell my self no! Try to focus on something else, go whiten your teeth or put on a workout DVD and if your still hungry in 30 minutes eat something small. Remember that everyone is different and you just need to find what works for you, don't get down! its only the start!