Hi gals, sorry going off track from the topic!
But just a quick querie to eyeontheprize.....Just noticed ur start weight etc and you've done so well and inspiring me to do as well. Was is a tough journey thru the last 4-5 months, i'm only on day 3 and finding it not too bad but hope the determination doesnt disappear!!.
Hiya Shlinz, thank you very much! that's so sweet. I too found the first 3 days not too bad, and once i was in ketosis it was pretty easy. There was the odd temptation, but if your head is in the right place (and it sounds like it is!) then the weeks will fly by and before you know it you will be 1, 2, 3, 4 stone lighter etc. It does drop off fast at first, and i found that the hardest bit is when you have smaller losses some weeks (i only lost 8.5lbs in my 3rd month) not to let it get to you, look at the bigger picture and not to let it derail you.
i think it helped me that i work at a pub on weekends and don't have kids, so i don't have to cook for anyone and i avoided all the nights out where i would have previously chowed down on a curry and 10 pints. but everyone has different challenges (mine is that my OH still loves eating all our favourite foods in massive quantities, right in front of me!) and you learn to deal with them in your own way.
I also found it a good oppurtunity to step back and examine my eating habits, why i have such massive portions and couldnt stop when i was full etc. I think if you look at CD SS like its a trial/punishment then you will find it harder to resist food, but if you look at is a temporary oppurtunity then you will do really well!
thats all just my opinion though, and things i have realised from my experience
good luck! x