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I can't stop eating... Posted by Sonali on 7/11/2019, 5:33 pm FRUIT! I have been drinking my 3 shakes, plenty of water, and 1-2 teas daily but for some reason, I want to break and chew so I'll grab a banana, apple, a few watermelon pieces, etc. Today I was determine to not pick on anything, but in between my two shakes I had the urge of food.. well, actually my sister showed up with leftover food and instead of diving in, I grabbed a handful of cherries and now eating a nectarine as I type this. It's better than having junk food, but how can I stop? Ps. It's also period week... may that have anything to do with it, or am I just justifying it and trying to excuse my situation? LOL

It's not the fruit..... Posted by Yvonne on 7/12/2019, 4:49 pm, in reply to "I can't stop eating..." It's your sister! Emotional bonds tend to take us back to where we were when we were eating conventional food and family was always around. I want to know WHY your sister showed up with leftover food? Is she a saboteur? Not eating food ain't easy, PERIOD!! I had to clean out my entire house of food before I started this journey last August. We have acquired a habit of eating food and liking it. But, we don't seem to have a "stop" button. At least, I know I don't. In order to satisfy my need to "chew" something, I microwave green beans, dice some tomato on top of them and pour "I can't believe it's not butter" over it. It has helped me tremendously. Fruit will only delay ketosis because of the fructose it contains. Cambridge is a modified fast and until you get into ketosis, it will be a difficult journey having to contend with your food urges. Some people don't want you to lose weight. I found that out!! Sonali, you need to follow what is best for you and your lifestyle. All I know is that being thinner is MUCH better than being fatter. As an OB/GYN, I also know that "hormones" can derail any woman during "that time of the month". But, if you were in ketosis, yuor are less likely to be distracted and head for the familiar food choices. How can you stop? Get into ketosis. That's my solution.

It's not the fruit, it's not my sister Posted by Sonali on 7/15/2019, 12:48 pm, in reply to "It's not the fruit....." It's me. But I am facing the daily challenges.. I think we all are.

Hang in there, Sonali Posted by Yvonne on 7/16/2019, 3:16 pm, in reply to "It's not the fruit, it's not my sister" It's a long road, but YOU CAN DO IT!! I know you can. Just keep trying.

Re: It's OK You'll get there Posted by MaryL on 7/11/2019, 6:19 pm, in reply to "I can't stop eating..." It's OK to have a bite of something- If we humans do not have food in it's natural state it's like a state of rebellion and the body wants what it wants and that is real food that nature made. Maybe your blood sugar is a little lower causing the craving for fruit. If you are satisfied with that then OK. The truth is we are all human and it is really hard to do a semi -fast". It is mind over matter. I do the same thing you are doing when I try to do SS perfectly, and then I beat myself up because I am not doing 100%. I think it's Ok to have a low carb go to if needed to stay on track. For me something high protein works well with a stalk of celery. Pam suggested pickles or olive juice helps in a recent post. I want join you and start SS soon but for a few more days I am trying to take in probiotics and healthy foods. By next Monday I hope to be back. Sonali you are unstoppable once you get into your groove. Just don't give up. I know you can do this!

Thank you Posted by Sonali on 7/15/2019, 12:51 pm, in reply to "Re: It's OK You'll get there" Appreciate it. It's easier said than done. I'll plan ahead and everything seems so easy. In any case, I feel I've come along way. I used to grab junk food and binge and drop the entire plan until the following week. Now, I am trying every single day and I don't let a piece of mango or strawberry deter me from the plan :-)

Re: It's OK You'll get there Posted by B. Flesher on 7/12/2019, 3:44 pm, in reply to "Re: It's OK You'll get there" I make the shake into the microwavable cake and the oats into a big cookie. I also have celery with mustard Most days I can't drink the shakes so this gets me by.

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