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It gets better I'm 5.5 weeks into the program Sometimes I am hungry but truly not that much.

Wow Julie !!! 52!!! That's great I'm 5.5 weeks in and down 26#

Ill be 4 weeks in tomorrow. I do 4 shakes (3 shakes plus 2 bars) per day. Initially dr said go down to 3 per day after a month. I KNOW I will be starving. Even 4 per day not easy for me (yet?). I may stick w 4 as I'm seeing abt 5# loss per week and I'm fine w that. I've also just added in walking.

Thanks It isn't too too bad re: cravings I have bad headache today,but it's prolly unrelated? It's just weird living like this. Was invited to dinner and drinks Friday. "Just iced tea for me, please" Then I think ppl feel guilty eating and drinking. I'm like "No!!! *Im* the one doing the weird thing here. You're normal!" I…

Also, the bars are way higher carbs than shakes or soup. I did week 2 with only like 3 bars total. Will buy some more but plan to use sparingly.

I have a few extra strawberry. I dislike it. I can mail them to you to if you're interested! I've been making the choc w 10oz water. Soup too. More like 11oz for strawberry! They are all intense to me.

I've been primarily on chocolate beverage for 11 days. I bought a box of strawberry, not a big fan - somewhat medicinal tasting to me. I had my 2nd cream of chx soup tonight - wasn't restricted to not have it during first 2 weeks, as it appears Julie was. ??? I only use a mini blender and pour the blended shake over ice. I…

Cleveland, OH

Day 8, 11pm Depressed. Sat with h20 while all the other ladies had glasses of wine and ate apps and talked about food on upcoming NYC trip we're taking. FML.

Day 7 I'd love a meal right about now. But, I also love that the scale displays a lower # nearly every morning. My mouth literally waters when I think of Chipotle.

Day 6 is over. Well, the day has some remaining hours but I have 0 remaining meal packets lol. Went to first clinic/class tonight. Was down -6.5 since starting last Wednesday. Off to a good start.

Day 5 Not too bad Nothing on social calendar so avoiding real food easy. Weird grocery shopping for family. One more shake before bed.

Day 4 Saturday This sucks I'm not physically hungry but want real food Cutting a bagel for my daughter was torture wanted it so bad

I took my wedding day weight (I was 27 at the time) and added about 13 pounds. Just knowing I'll never again be as trim and fit as I once was. Real scientific, eh?

I'm a few days in. In case anyone is interested... I bought this little blender ($12.60 @ Kohl's, after my coupon) http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1776112/toastmaster-15-oz-mini-personal-blender.jsp It's perfect. It's got measurements on the side. Add my 9oz h20 Pulse for a few seconds. Add some ice cubes & drink right…

Thank you arcadic I get stressed when I think of not eating for months. One meal at a time, I suppose. Congrats on your success I'd kill for a turkey sandwich and chips just now. ;-)

Omg wow Julie Congrats Dr apt next for ekg and blood draw!

I go for my blood work and EKG on 08/06 Man, I just want to START. But, gotta follow the rules. Hopefully I will start shortly after the tests are complete.

keep posting - great motivation!

I havent started Need to do EKG and bloodwork But, I'm getting closer! love reading the success stories! keep updating!! keep up the continued VLCD success!!! :)

Wow, yellowdaisy! Way to go! I go to my ND orientation tomorrow night!

I will be starting in July (I think) at a local hospital in CLE, OH Would love to see some recent posts in these threads! Julie, where are you located? Can you share your story? I'm tempted to buy SpecialK protein shakes and do my own ND program. But, I know I wont stick to it!

Sue, 91 lbs gone is fab! Way to go! I hope that I can post something similar some day!

Good Luck, Julie! I am going to the New Direction orientation at a local hospital on 7/1. Like you, I prepping healthy meals is stressful to me and I think I'll be better off doing this and seeing lbs lost and then having motivation to start the lifestyle habits I need. Please keep us posted on how it's going for you -…

I just called a local hospital who does the New Directions wt loss program. The orientation is tonight - ack - can't go. Will need to go to next month's meeting on 7/1. Considering this plan and am reading through this thread. I have 80-90 to lose and horrible eating habits. I'm scared I don't have the willpower. BUT, I…

Thanks, Christy. I will check out your blog now. Considering starting Optifast. Not sure I have the willpower....need to read some success stories. I just cannot be trusted to make food based decsions, so Optifast may be my best bet.

Same. I am 43. I eat mostly in my car. Fast food, pizza, chocolate. It's awful. Starting a journey. I am seeing a therapist. My first goal was to have a breakfast smoothie - greek vanilla yogurt and fruit - daily and to drink more water. My next goal was to pack my lunch daily instead of having to make any decision as to…

Add me here too.

I am addicted to junk food, specifically McD, pizza and sugar. I've recently taken steps to remedy this and started seeing a therapist who will get me on a food plan. I have 100# to lose. Several times in my life I've eaten McD for more than one meal per day.

Hello All! New. Today. 96 to lose. My therapist has helped me in the past 2 weeks...one MEAL at a time. Not even DAY at a time, MEAL at a time. I've never been this heavy (CW=219) and I feel like poop. I look forward to reading this thread for inspiration!