On my first three days, I've lost.....

[Vintagegal]

four pounds, already!

Today is Day Four and I don't crave anything. Sure there are temptations at work (we are always celebrating milestones with donuts and cake at work); and it's easy to run out to the convenience store to grab junk food.

The biggest challenge for me (and I'm willing to take it on) is to go on this diet without necessarily depriving the rest of the family of a few sweets here and there. So, I've not thrown out all of the sugar from the house. DS is still able to have his Ben & Jerry's and other sweet-treats. I, however, enjoy my sugar-free jello with whipped topping.

So....I'm down four pounds and I have 60 more to go!

[moosemama]

That's great Ethel! Congrats-keep up the good work.

[mahodgman]

Wow, that's great, Ethel!

[scrappinnuts]

Ethel.. What are you doing to stop the cravings? I started to take Cinnamon Pills 1000mg about 4 months ago it is suppose to help stabilize your Blood sugar..and I have lost over 25lbs.. just don't have the desire for lots of sugar.. I am just eating a lot less..and not eating as many carbs and sugar so I guess it is working for me. Please share how you are doing it.. I am always interested in what people are doing to change habits/cravings.. Congrats on your hard efforts.

[Canadian, eh]

Congratulations!! Good luck with your diet. Man, it's a tough go, but so worth it in the end!

[Vintagegal]

Please share how you are doing it

Honestly..... sheer will power. I just say "no" to sugar and bread and pasta. I don't believe in zero carbs....but just limiting the amount. Also, I don't believe in empty calories, so I'm making sure the carbs that I'm putting in my body count. For example, I could choose to have 6gm of carbs from one donette donut, or I can have 6gm of carbs from something more healthy and substantial (something that will take longer to digest in my stomach, and something that will give me energy to sustain me longer).

I used to do Herbalife and dumped more than $400 in that. I lost all of eleven pounds. Not worth it. I just never want to be dependent on diet supplements ever again.

[RrlscrapGal]

AWESOME Ethel!!!!!

[teabear]

I am inspired by you. I had to take a break after my surgery and couldn't seem to concentrate before my surgery. Been afraid to step on the scale, but am working out again. The cinnamon pills sound interesting. Keep on making those good decisions one at a time.

[mjbonoan]

Good for you.... I wish I had the will power to do it, but I just can't find it!!!

[Clarissa]

Whoo Hoo!! That is awesome!! Keep us posted- very inspiring!