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Up until a few weeks ago I was mostly sugar free going on six months, the first couple of days (maybe 3) were the worst, by one week in it is not so bad and by two weeks I hardly missed sugar. I guess it probably depends on the person! Good luck, stick with it I have found it a very successful strategy to lose weight and…

Thank you!!

It was about 25 pounds down for me before people started making lots of comments. I think my clothes started to look like potato sacks which made it more obvious that yes I had lost some weight! I also think it is harder for people you see every day to notice than people you haven't seen for awhile. I have been away from…

I eat a lot of 100 calorie popcorn, very few calories and very filling. Also veggies really fill you up for not a lot of calories (carrot sticks, celery sticks, grape tomatoes, cukes etc.) I find low fat milk to be very filling as well. Good luck on your journey.

17 day diet allows fruit! Feeling much better today I think it was just withdrawal...Once again thank you for your comments.

Thank you all for your comments. It has been four days processed sugar free and it is nice to know some of what I am feeling is normal. I too have been forgetting things and unable to concentrate (although seeing a donut or candy bar instantly brings me to attention)! I have been through this before I remember the first…

My sister and I started today, but we are both worried that we are actually eating too few calories to remain functional (for example we ate all day today and only netted 1050 calories) This seems too low to be safe. Right now we are trying to decide to stick with the accelerate phase or skip ahead to the next phase (which…

I was wondering if it was dehydration--I am having a hard time staying hydrated this summer I have been working in a job this summer that is extremely hot and leaves me drenched in sweat during and at the end of every shift. Then add the running it seems no matter how much I drink I still feel dehydrated-- I guess I will…

Thanks for the responses!! It is greatly appreciated-

Thanks for the answers I guess I will have to ad some core work in to my routine!!

I have been on a special diet for a few months I can't have mayo or salad dressing of any kind so I use tuna a lot! I mix it with hummus (lots of different flavors out there) and I either eat it on special bread or spread it on top of a salad (this is the best use in my opinion) love it!!

bump I also am curious about this I have moments where I think I take too much stuff and have other moments where I feel like I don't take enough I take a multi and 2 vitamin D pills, Biotin every other day (and I am supposed to be taking glutamine as well 1tsp 3x a day) I don't even know what that does except that is an…

I love poland springs sparkling water (no artificial anything including sugar) but tastes great and hits that fizzy spot I crave sometimes since giving up soda

Thanks for all of the wonderful comments!! They are much appreciated!! I don't think this restrictive diet is a forever thing but some people do have to do it for 6 months to a year (I have lasted only 2) before 'cheating' I am going back to the holistic doctor on May 16th so hopefully we can discuss some of these issues…

I think this actually might be the problem!! I think I need to eat more (which feels very counterintuitive)

Great article I am glad to hear about milk being safe and that eggs should be eaten whole!! I always eat my eggs whole better flavor and most days I need the calories especially in the morning.

I always take things to work or send them to work with my husband when we have too many treats in the house. Left over donuts from Easter breakfast this morning YUP going to work with the hubby tomorrow those guys can use those calories and I don't need them!!

I love nuts!! Almonds, mixed nuts, cashews. As long as you count them out they are not that bad for you!! I have been eating a ton of nuts and have lost weight!! I just count them out and log them in!! I also enjoy rice cakes with almond butter or peanut butter or hummus!! Love hummus or just plain is fine with me too! I…

If you are looking for a wii game that is a work out I LOVE EA sports active and EA active 2 (I would recommend this one if you can only buy one) It is way more of a workout than wii fit AND you can always weigh yourself on the scale. I also think that the wii fit is kind of depressing as it moans every time I step on the…

Have you been checked out by a doctor for any Thyroid issues??? If you have a Thyroid issue it could be throwing off your metabolism.

Nope (Thank goodness) Have you ever eaten an ice cream sundae while watching the biggest loser on T.V.?

It is amazing how those 'negative' comments stick with us. When I was in high school I remember a popular girl saying to me "you would be pretty if you were not so fat" I am 31 years old and still remember how that made me feel--My grandfather (God Love him) also said to me this winter "You are getting so Fat" it was so…

I love Poland Springs sparkling waters they have flavors already and I think they actually have a plain variety as well. When I stopped drinking soda this is what I drink to get the fizzy drink I sometimes crave! No calories either-

AMEN!! Great verse--Thanks for sharing!!

Let me try this again I need to try this it sounds awesome!!

This sounds delish I will have to give it a try!

My boobs ;-( and my back boobs (which was a good thing)

I feel like this is the hardest thing I have ever done!! It amazes me I haven't 'cheated' knowingly anyway!!

Awesome!! Good for you!! Keep on keeping on!!

I used the calculations in Jillian Micheals book and the great thing about MFP is YOU can input what you feel is right by changing your goals--I trust Jillian so I went with her calories for me which was a little bit more than MFP and for me it is working (10 pounds in 4 weeks)!! I agree with others you need to find what…