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    Newbie - Gonna miss the beer

    Hi everyone.
    I am a 45 year old female. After reading the book, I am encouraged by the science behind this diet and would like to give it a try. I think what got me into my weight gain mess is beer. There is nothing like a cold one after working in the garden or mowing the lawn on a warm summer afternoon.
    For those of you who got your sweet tooth / carb cravings met through beer or wine, how did you get through induction and on to OWL and avoid those cravings?
    Much thanks to all.
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    Re: Newbie - Gonna miss the beer

    Welcome!

    Trust me, after the weight starts falling off, you won't be missing the added calories, hops, and barley

    You just have to get through the cravings, in my opinion...it's not easy, but if you're feeding the craving with something else, it's kind of like putting a small branch across the dam, it just doesn't work that great. Drink water, exercise, and best wishes!
    ~Lisa~
    F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
    I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
    CW: 188
    GW: 165
    1st Goal: 180
    2nd Goal: 175
    3rd Goal: 170
    Final Goal: 165
    "You get what you put into it..."

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    • #3
      Re: Newbie - Gonna miss the beer

      Thanks Lisa.
      After reading through other forums, it appears that once you've worked through the induction, the body goes through many chemistry changes. I've read others who have sweet tooths curbed just through what you've described.
      Yep, lots of water and exercise.
      Thanks.

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      • #4
        Re: Newbie - Gonna miss the beer

        lite beer is still my major downfall




        My Weight Chart:
        >
        "Look at her standing there will those yams. My two greatest enemies, Ross. Rachel Green and complex carbohydrates"

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        • #5
          Re: Newbie - Gonna miss the beer

          Hello,

          I just wanted to comment about the beer cravings. I have been a true beer lover.
          I would have one to two a day. After working through the first week of induction.
          You will find that you will no longer crave them. I have not missed them at all.
          I was also a huge sweet addict. I made my family a carrot cake with cream cheese
          icing for a 4th cookout. I had to look at it all weekend. I did not even desire a piece of it. I was amazed. I kept waiting for the over powering desire to binge. It never happened. The biggest thing that I have missed is bread. I made
          the Revoluntionary Rolls this weekend and added a scoop of protein powder. Within them you can make yourself breakfast sandwich or maybe tuna sandwich for lunch. Follow the instructions carefully and let them get good and brown.
          -Mel-
          140/127/123
          5'7" 43 F 6/25/08
          chest 33
          Waist 26 1/2
          Hips 36 1/2
          Thighs 18X2
          Arms 9 1/2x2
          Every day is looking brighter!
          Ab challenge 1700/2800
          Squat challenge 496/1040
          push up challenge 720/1040
          Exercise routine
          6 days of at least 30-45 cardio (elliptical, treadmill)
          45 min strengh training at least 3 days a week
          On the off day is Yard work

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          • #6
            Re: Newbie - Gonna miss the beer

            I havent put that poison in me body for over 2 1/2 years. And I dont miss it either. If I can quit so can you. Stay focused and strong and you'll do fine. God Bless, Joe

















            HW371/SW371/CW325.4(08/04/0/GW225!!!

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