How I am fairing

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Registered: 07-03-2006
How I am fairing
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Thu, 10-18-2007 - 12:01pm

The first week on SB was fine, I was motivated and really determined to be active and eat healthy. Then, week two came and I just couldn't make myself stay focused. Any ideas on how to keep this diet going?

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Registered: 06-29-2005
Thu, 10-18-2007 - 12:26pm

Hello Bellamiele!


If you usually beat yourself up over "failing", try to approach your goals from a position of "possibilities" instead. Find ways to use regular rewards to pat yourself on the back and give a word of encouragement. Instead of focusing on what you do wrong, try paying more attention to what you do right!


P.S.- Avoid food rewards- do other little things for yourself:

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Thu, 10-18-2007 - 12:28pm

Are you varying your menus and keeping things interesting?

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 10-18-2007 - 12:48pm

Hi,


I agree that it might be time for you to move into phase 2.

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Registered: 07-03-2006
Thu, 10-18-2007 - 10:30pm
You guys are rockstars! I've decided that I'm going to stick with P1 and work on creating new recipes,so that I don't bore easily. Thanks for the suggestions!
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Fri, 10-19-2007 - 7:32am
Good luck and stay strong!
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Registered: 05-04-2003
Fri, 10-19-2007 - 5:29pm

Have you weighed yourself?


Phase One IS tough.


But rather than fail completely, i.e. just stop doign the diet altogether, if it's relaly TOO HARD, consider easing into phase 2 by adding fruit and grain in single servings. You will prob still see a weight loss!!

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Registered: 05-04-2003
Fri, 10-19-2007 - 5:31pm
Buying new clothes is expensive but OMG so much fun!! She's right - set SMALL goals that you can reach every couple weeks and weight loss will become addicting!!!

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Registered: 05-04-2003
Fri, 10-19-2007 - 5:33pm

Stuffed peppers, meatloaf, OMG CHILI!!!!


I tend to eat phase 1 meals in the evening.


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