I'm going to start a journal again

[Mars]

I would welcome any suggestions or encouragement you could give! LOL

I began my diet today and decided to place my food habits in the journal room again.

Remember, I am not on a GF diet - trying to eliminate carbs, fat and sugar for 2 weeks.

Thanks everyone!


Mars

[artteacher]

Hey Mars,

My only suggestion is to find one or 2 foods that are on your plan, that you really like, and always have them in the fridge. I find that if I do that, I don't feel deprived and fall off the wagon so much. (For instance, I like pickled things, and shredded cabbage/lettuce/carrots) So when I get a craving, and go to looking for something, there's already something to grab, when I'm at my weakest. I don't know what foods would satisfy that urge for you, though, so you'll have to think about it. Green and Black's Dark chocolate is another, but I don't suppose that's going to be on your approved list of foods . . .

Love, Marsha

[Lucy]

Hi Marsha,

Then, the pickled things don't bother you?
Isn't cabbage one of the things that is high in sulfites?

Yours, Luce

[harvest_table]

Hi Mars,

You CAN and WILL eliminate carbs, fats and sugars from your diet the next 2 weeks! If you don't, well I don't even wanna go there!!!

Are you following the South Beach Diet?

Love,
Joanna

[Mars]

Hi Joanna,

Yes, I am following the South Beach Diet but today have had serious problems with explosive D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am thinking it is the fresh veggies and lettuce! I don't know what to do now!

I'm gonna do this somehow! Thanks for the encouragement!

Mars

[tex]

Hi Mars,

I would suggest cutting out the lettuce.

Hugs,
Wayne

[Mars]

Thanks Wayne!

I have never done well with fresh veggies or lettuce but the diet says this will help curb the cravings for the sugar and carbs. My sister just informed me that some people start with phase II due to medical reasons, which isn't so inclusive. Guess that might include me!

Guess that means "if all else fails, read the directions" - I have the book - just haven't read it through. Duh!

[Lucy]

Mars,

Know someone who has started that diet a couple of times. Think that somewhere in the book, the author "explains" why this can happen, or at least his theory of why it happens. Perhaps ya better get to reading so you'll know what to expect.

Would it violate any of the basic principles of the diet to just steam/blanch/whatever, some vegetables to the point that you have been able to tolerate them in the past?

Also, if the amounts of meat seem a bit too high, IMHO, you could cut them down a tad.
I feel best when I eat smaller portions in the whole meal, particularly if I'm having foods that are particularly high in roughage, along with the meat I'm having. The more times I'm having sides with high roughage during the course of several days, then the smaller the portions have to be at each meal, so avoiding large meals isn't the only thing doesn't feel just right, it's the total load.

This way, tolerable amounts of food waste are moving through the gut on an even keel, guess you might say. It's as if my gut can't stand too much stretching with a big amount coursing through there, but that tolerable amount has now increased to what I should probably limit myself to anyway. It feels right, that's all I know. It's amazing what your body will tell you when you begin to listen intently.

OK, back to your book, and best wishes with the diet. Hope the D leaves immediately!

Yours, Luce

[moremuscle]

Hi Mars,

I read about your weight loss somewhere else - sounds like you are on a roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW - that's amazing. I am sure you feel very happy about this - I hope you've figured out what was giving you the explosive D and eliminated it.

I am looking forward to reading more about the progress you make.

Love,
Karen