Not really a newbie

[MoonLiz]

I was active on this forum.... wow, 5 and a half years ago.

I lost 30 pounds on Atkins and felt fantastic. Then I fell off the wagon.

So now i'm back on the wagon, at my highest weight ever: roughly 240 pounds. I should ideally weigh 100 pounds less.

My biggest problems are bread and sweets, so I figure a strict 2 week induction (if not longer) will do me good and hopefully kill those cravings.

If they get unbearable, are there any concoctions you guys have found to help kill them? Besides WATER WATER WATER.

[laurenjane]

i am new on this i am only one week into induction for the first time the cravings arent that bad but my aunt colleen said something that really helped me "it doesnt taste as good as skinny feel" it is gonna be hard but you just have to keep your mind on the goal

[Elizellen]

Welcome back Moon Liz

I would suggest a high fat snack rather than making something sweet as that only keeps feeding your sugar monster . By not eating 'sweet' you can try to kill him instead Some people find a sour snack like an unsweetened pickle does the trick for them.

[rweeks]

Originally Posted by Elizellen

Welcome back Moon Liz

I would suggest a high fat snack rather than making something sweet as that

I Agree! When I pig out on the mock danishes, cheesecakes, and other "acceptable" sweets, my cravings DO NOT GO AWAY! Something fatty works for me. Green olives work, but watch the sodium. You must approach your sugar addiction the same as with alcohol; abstinence. Good luck!