Coping strategies

[Almostskinny]

I'm on day 3 had a peak and lost 3.5 lbs so far which I'm really happy with, I've only had packs so far, but even although I feel fine and love my weight loss I'm having thoughts that I need food or I need a big Starbucks milky latte. I know I don't need that and try to visualise my goal, but I know it's these thoughts that are going to get me down. Does anyone else get this and how do you cope? I've thought about doing 3 packs plus low carb meal today, but I feel like it might end up a disaster with me on a binge

 

[Blubell._.0422]

I look at pics of weight loss online, paint my nails, have a bath,tell myself to wait 10 minutes and then another 10 minutes etc.Drink loads of water and tea.If all else fails go to sleep lol.Keep reminding yourself how well it's going Do not give in!!

 

[Nixxy]

I have a low carb meal some days.... but split it up throughout the day as snacks when im in a picky foody mood.
For me I am constantly thinking of goals. Not usually my end goal, but little ones... the end ones all a bit distant still... but I'll think, in 3 weeks i'll be 10lbs lighter, and concentrate on that.

 

[weasey]

Lots of mini goals which you will start achieving quickly. You don't need food. Given what you've written I would suggest staying on the 4 packs for a while. I viewed it as giving up food - and if you're having arguments in your head about whether or not to eat/drink particular things then giving up all food and moving to only packs is a very powerful way of breaking those cravings. Good luck!