contrarytintagel
Full Member
Hi all,
I might be posting this is the wrong forum category but would really appreciate some advice from those with lots of experience with vlcds.
I have attempted cd twice in the past, both times losing approx 4 stone and both times failing to follow the steps upwards towards maintenance. I've struggled with binge eating disorder as well and have been yo yo dieting for too many years.
I'm now attending counselling, have a nutritionist and restarted CD and am trying to approach CD for a third time with a lot more patience, self respect and self acceptance. I've read a lot of literature about vlcds but would appreciate hearing from and learning from those who have been there and done it. I have concerns about the fast regain of weight post vlcd and would like to 'arm' myself with all I can to ensure I am best prepared for going up the steps when the time comes. At risk of upsetting people, I have noticed many returners like myself and I do worry about maintenance and how it is achieved...
I'd love to hear what people think...what strategies they use, in particular people who have learnt from their experiences of vlcd and have now achieved balance in their lives and eating.
Any thoughts would be appreciated...
I might be posting this is the wrong forum category but would really appreciate some advice from those with lots of experience with vlcds.
I have attempted cd twice in the past, both times losing approx 4 stone and both times failing to follow the steps upwards towards maintenance. I've struggled with binge eating disorder as well and have been yo yo dieting for too many years.
I'm now attending counselling, have a nutritionist and restarted CD and am trying to approach CD for a third time with a lot more patience, self respect and self acceptance. I've read a lot of literature about vlcds but would appreciate hearing from and learning from those who have been there and done it. I have concerns about the fast regain of weight post vlcd and would like to 'arm' myself with all I can to ensure I am best prepared for going up the steps when the time comes. At risk of upsetting people, I have noticed many returners like myself and I do worry about maintenance and how it is achieved...
I'd love to hear what people think...what strategies they use, in particular people who have learnt from their experiences of vlcd and have now achieved balance in their lives and eating.
Any thoughts would be appreciated...