The pro's are easy, there are so many! But mainly, it has given me back my confidence and made me feel like a real person (and dare I say it, woman!) after having my daughter (tho I am smaller and maybe happier than I was pre-baby so it is alllll good).
Cons:
Social, I am one of those people that doen't go out at all as I don't want to cheat and nor do I want to sit there conspiciously not eating or drinking booze (not worth the babysitter). I admire those people that do, I am being a bit control freakish cos I want to get to goal as soon as possible.
It peaks and troughs mentally, the down phases where the scales don't reflect your efforts or you are bored and want food like normal people, are damn hard and it takes some real determination to stick to it.
Other people being negative, misinformed, jealous, or not supportive cos you are 'ruining thier fun' Grrrr!
I have seen a different side to people from this, people have been complimentary but often add things like 'hmmmph, you are actually thinner than me (but weigh more etc), it's not fair' and it really annoys me because I have worked bloody hard while they have been continuing their lifestyle of crappy eating...makes you realise that people love to have friends fatter than them just to make them feel good!
Maddy xxx
Ps. when I started this diet I didn't tell anyone but family what I was doing, but now I don't care what anyone thinks as results speak for themselves (tho I am sure they want to see me pile it all back on)!