3:30PM Day 2 cravings!

[Love2Smile]

They are here! The cravings and it's day 2! Ive had so much water water water I can't drink anymore. Just had some salami and cheese.
Im not physically hungry but I'm having cravings!! Im gonna go get more water

[gitfiddle]

Protein and water is good. Now get busy doing something that isn't associated with food. Take a walk or scrub the bathroom. We're with ya! http://bestsmileys.com/sports1/25.gif

[Love2Smile]

Im printing off recipes from a low carb site I found, it's keeping me occupied but thinking of all the yummy food I can make!

The Lighter Side of Low-Carb (http://cleochatra.blogspot.com/) This is a great website! Has anyone been here?

[Mitra]

It's fun, isn't it? We did start a thread on the revol-oopsie rolls a couple of weeks ago, and I think one or two of her other recipes are linked in the kitchen section.

[Missy]

Hang tight Love...you'll make it!!!!!!

[Tresses]

You can do it! :nod: It gets easier, really. The first three days were the worst for me (not just the third, as for some people). Hang in there!

[maxlharris]

If the carb cravings continue (separate from hunger), L-Glutamine supplementation might be very helpful. Have read many reports where it helped reduce/eliminate this type of craving.

[Gr82bthin]

I have found that if I go and brush my teeth the cravings go away. Weird, I know, but I even brought a toothbrush to work. It works for me!!

[skwpt]

If the carb cravings continue (separate from hunger), L-Glutamine supplementation might be very helpful. Have read many reports where it helped reduce/eliminate this type of craving.

Absolutely. A heaping Tbs of powdered l-glutamine mixed into 2 Tbs of cream with a sprinkle of stevia. Instant craving killer.

I also find that eating fatty protein gets me through cravings. My personal favorites:

Eggs and sharp cheddar cheese cooked in olive oil or ghee
Pastene light tuna packed in olive oil
A half an avocado stuffed with chicken (or egg, shrimp, or tuna) salad
Cobb salad (topped with bacon, blue cheese, avocado)
A couple spoonfuls of full-fat cottage cheese
Deli rollups with cheese, wrapped around roasted peppers or pickle slices

[Love2Smile]

I did it! I got thru 2 days and today, day 3 I'm feeling much more calm and so far no cravings. I had a protien shake for breakfast. I know I can do this this time! Im not weighing myself till next Friday, because I don't want to be disappointed. Right now, Im just eating this way because it makes me feel so good. I would literally get the shakes after binging on sugar and heart palps. Ive been so calm these 2 days, I can't believe how good it feels! I'll check in again later, we are going to Costco to get some stuff for Easter, Im making a ham, potatoes (not for me) and lots of vegies and low carb dips, and I make George Stella's cheesecake yesturday and I had some last night and it totally killed any cravings! Just a small piece too, and it tasted awesome!
You guys are great, thanks so much for the support, I KNOW I can do this!

[Omlette]

I take chromium, which helps control blood sugar. I can always tell when I miss a few days of not taking it. The cravings start getting unbearable and roar like a lion in my head until I eat what I am craving for. When I take the chromium, even if I still get cravings, I can quit them and not follow through with eating bad stuff.

[Tresses]

I did it! I got thru 2 days and today, day 3 I'm feeling much more calm and so far no cravings. I had a protien shake for breakfast. I know I can do this this time! Im not weighing myself till next Friday, because I don't want to be disappointed. Right now, Im just eating this way because it makes me feel so good. I would literally get the shakes after binging on sugar and heart palps. Ive been so calm these 2 days, I can't believe how good it feels! I'll check in again later, we are going to Costco to get some stuff for Easter, Im making a ham, potatoes (not for me) and lots of vegies and low carb dips, and I make George Stella's cheesecake yesturday and I had some last night and it totally killed any cravings! Just a small piece too, and it tasted awesome!
You guys are great, thanks so much for the support, I KNOW I can do this!

YES you CAN DO this! :nod: Congratulations! :D

[skwpt]

I did it! I got thru 2 days and today, day 3 I'm feeling much more calm and so far no cravings.

Congratulations! The worst part is over now.

[Love2Smile]

Okay so it's 2PM, and I just had lunch! I was busy doing errands all morning, and I felt hungry at times, but not that ravenous, get outta my way im heading for the chips type of hungry. It was different. I felt it, but it was okay, no biggie! So im shopping for Easter goodies and I noticed that Im HAPPY! My step feels lighter and I just feel so GOOD! Normally Im crabby all the time, ask my hubby he knows, but today im full of energy and happy! So far I had a protien shake in AM, and now just had 1 and one half buger with lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese.
For dinner im planning baked salmom, cauliflower and a huge salad with greek cheese!
This is great, I hope the hard part is over

[skwpt]

Okay so it's 2PM, and I just had lunch! I was busy doing errands all morning, and I felt hungry at times, but not that ravenous, get outta my way im heading for the chips type of hungry. It was different. I felt it, but it was okay, no biggie! So im shopping for Easter goodies and I noticed that Im HAPPY! My step feels lighter and I just feel so GOOD! Normally Im crabby all the time, ask my hubby he knows, but today im full of energy and happy!

The best part of adopting a LC lifestyle is the instant euphoria. Enjoy.