I know have had many false (or no) starts, but I'm here to report, that I am into Day 4! Yes, I finally got it together and I'm so pleased so far (and losing 5 lbs so far my first week helps too). I have not only physical urges for food, but plenty of psychological ones too, so I have fight that second one every day. However, what has worked for me, and I certainly don't advocate it, is that I eat a really big breakfast (probably 3 eggs and bacon or sausage). Then I am not hungry until dinner. I eat a nice dinner - big enough to fill my psychological need, but not too much - and so far I have only had a few slices of ultra thin ham or turkey as an evening snack (formerly my downfall). This may not be a normal approach, but I think for me, I have found what works. I am so encouraged. The past several months I couldn't seem to string much more than one day at a time, but perhaps something has awakened in my brain that tells me first, it can be done, and second, I can still enjoy food at the same time. I don't get bored with eating the same thing almost every night, and the dish I made this past week I have enjoyed every single evening. It's a one-dish meal that's made of hamburger, cream cheese, sour cream, onion, Rotel tomatoes, and taco spices/seasoning. Spicy and yummy!
I'm so glad I can really feel part of the group now - I kept trying, but to no avail, but I never gave up completely and voila!
Hope everyone has a great weekend and stays cool - frankly I'm lovin' this cool Pacific NW summer - I would be happy if we never reached 80 the rest of the so-called summer (plus it makes mowing the yard enjoyable - yes, I actually do enjoy mowing when I'm not sweating profusely).
