treating and weight loss

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Registered: 05-04-2006
treating and weight loss
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Sun, 07-16-2006 - 12:11pm

It seems like every time DH and I cheat, that is when the weight comes off. This is the wierdest thing I've ever seen. Usually we treat with Sonic Cheesburgers...they are so yummy. For him his weight is down two lbs the very next day, and for me, it takes two days, and I am usually down a pound.

What is up with this? Is it a sign we aren't eating enough? That's the only thing I can figure out, is we aren't actually eating enough (even though I am trying my darnedest) and this 'treat' is revving up our metabolisms. Maybe it's just coincidence, but this is the third time it's happened (only 2 times were Sonic cheeseburgers...once was Pad Thai)

Any thoughts?
Randa
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Registered: 04-01-2005
Sun, 07-16-2006 - 6:59pm

Hi Randa,


I think you are right. You are probably not eating enough when you are following SBD 100%. Are you getting a full 4.5 cups of veggies, 2-3 cups of dairy and all the fruits and grains required for where you are in phase 2?


I would be careful about this type of treating. You might find yourself craving more un-friendly foods and then find your weight loss has stalled. Treating is definately a part of SBD because this is a way of eating for life. If you choose to treat, be sure you are well established in phase 2 and that you are getting all the required foods in.

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