Day 9 and struggling to eat!!!!!

[jayseebea]

Well guys I am on day nine and i am down 9lbs, I am a second timer but this time round I am really finding it hard to eat. i feel constantly full and have on one occasion completely forgotten to eat lunch. (I did eat a small snack as soon as I remembered) I know how important it is to eat regularly and I am trying.

Typical day:
Breakfast: fried or scrambled egg and two rashers of bacon

Lunch: salad(Usually herb & spinach) with chicken or fish

Dinner: meat or fish with vegs and small salad garnish usually followed by sugar free jello.

I make the meat as tasty as possible with herbs and spices and sometimes cheese. but my portion sizes are getting very low!!

On the positive side I have bags of energy and I am walking miles . I am making fresh cakes and dessert for my 6 kids and my partner and don't even feel the slightest bit tempted. I AM IN THE ZONE LOL!!!!

Any advice or words of wisedom greatly appreciated

[Bettestress]

Re: Day 9 and struggling to eat!!!!!

Sounds like you're doing great! As long as you continue to lose weight and meet the diet requirements I say enjoy. I think appetite and portion reduction is a natural part of the process. Just have to be careful and eat MORE if you stop losing.

[puttputt]

Re: Day 9 and struggling to eat!!!!!

I had the exact same experience. Isn't it amazing what the appetite supression effects of this diet do for you? Before Atkins, I never would have thought that I NEED to make myself eat even though I'm not hungry. Now, I do feel that way. Cool!

[4myself4mykids]

Re: Day 9 and struggling to eat!!!!!

I'm glad you posted this, because I thought it was me. I've been having the same problem, but have also been working more than normal and trying to get some cleaning/organizing done at home so I thought maybe I was just too busy and cooking too much-couldn't eat the whole chicken breast for dinner and normally could eat 2. I do have to run to the grocery to get more veggies though...only thing that sounds really good is a lettuce wrap with sprouts, mayo and cheese!

[boxingfan]

Re: Day 9 and struggling to eat!!!!!

Add me to the list! My appetite is way down. I don't get that "starving" feeling anymore. I'm happy with my progress thus far (7lbs. lost in 2.5 weeks).