I found it a breeze, to be honest! And I don't say that to make anyone who struggles feel bad, but for me it was all about mentality. I've tried the diet before and failed spectacularly, and I guess I just wasn't ready for the changes I'd have to make. Something had really clicked in me this time though, and I knew I had to do this or endure (not enjoy, endure) life as it was. I spent so many years thinking about what it would be like to be thin, the clothes I'd wear, the rollercoasters I'd go on, the dates I'd go on... I had a whole life that I was only living in my head. Something snapped and I knew I had to make it happen! It's like that saying: "If you want something you've never had, you need to do something you've never done." And I'd never really committed to becoming thin and healthy. Once I promised myself to give it one last chance (and who knows, perhaps the impending 3-0 has a lot to do with this!) I found it so, so easy. I'm taking a few weeks off in August because I'm travelling, and cuisine is a big part of culture for me, but to be honest if I weren't going anywhere I wouldn't be sitting here thinking about food. I'm in the zone.
The hunger pangs can be rough at first, especially between days 3-6, when the novelty is wearing off and ketosis hasn't quite set in, but push through it and you'll be fine. Once the first week is under your belt (and your belt is tighter), you'll be amazed at how quickly the following weeks pass. Just make sure you have some non-food treats lined up in the first week to keep your mind and body occupied: bubble baths, sugar scrubs, painting your nails, that kind of thing.
