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Permalink Reply by Sarah on April 21, 2008 at 2:12pm

Ohh, I have been there and done that. Let me tell you, it is very hard to recover from a binge during phase 2. Once you allow yourself to cheat it is hard to never allow yourself to do it again. I have done the diet 2 times now, and the first round I did not cheat one bit, not a tiny bite of anything I wasn't supposed to have. As a result I lost 36 pounds and went into phase 3 not craving any junk, sugar, or carbs-period!!! It was great. Now, this last time has been a totally different story. I allowed myself to cheat one day off of one cookie and a piece of candy. From then on, I kept on allowing myself little cheats and even some days I really binged. I just couldn't do the diet right ever since I cheated that one little bit. Soo, as phase 2 was over and I went into phase 3, I craved junk, sugars, and carbs, and drastically cheated during phase 3!!! What happened? I gained 15 pounds back in 6 weeks!!!!!!! I now have to do the diet again because of this and plan on starting Wednesday. This time I have made the decision to not allow myself even one little cheat, just like I did the first time. That is the only advice I can offer you, is just make that decision to NEVER cheat one little bit again...and no matter how bad you want to cave in, just don't do it! remember how guilty you will feel, and how you might not lose weight because of it. Remember how great and skinny you will be looking as you continue to follow the diet as laid out. If you are so tempted to cheat, just take your mind off of it by doing something else to keep you busy, something that you love to do. Drink lots of tea, also, that really helped take any edge off of a hunger or temptation I had.

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Permalink Reply by monica on April 21, 2008 at 9:41pm

Sara,
Thanks for your post. I recently finished phase II. I lost 18 pounds and then took a trip to Arizona and completely fell off the program. To my horror, I came home one week later and seven pounds heavier. I have ordered another 21 days worth of hcg but it won't get here for another two weeks. I have got to get back on the program. I really want to drop these extra seven pounds before going back on phase II again but like you said, once you cheat, your cravings come back like bad habits. Monica

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Permalink Reply by Pam on April 22, 2008 at 10:37am

Hi, I'm in Phase 1 of Simeon's Protocol which I believe equates to Phase 2 in KT's book. I just had my 10th shot and have lost 9.6 lbs. I'm happy with the loss but am wondering if I'll ever get to eat normal again. I still get hungry and it bums me out when my family eats the fun stuff. What are your thoughts? ~ Pam

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Permalink Reply by Pam T on April 22, 2008 at 10:46am

Hi Pam, I am on my second round of p2 and yes you will eat normal again. After you complete all phases you will not have the hunger and be able to eat smaller portions. Just make sure to drink plenty of water and drink the yerba mate tea it does help with the hunger. The cravings eventually go away and I was even able to go to cook outs and everything the first go round and not want any of the foods. Just hang in there and you will do just fine.

Pam

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on April 22, 2008 at 11:17pm

Yes, just do the diet, Pam, and do all of the phases right, and you will get to eat normal again. Of course you don't want to go back to eating trash, but you will find that you can eat smaller portions and you might not even crave all of the food u used to.

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Permalink Reply by Donna on April 25, 2008 at 10:01pm

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with cheating! I did an apple day and went back to injections and VLCD immediately after the binge. It took a week but I have lost the binge weight. I have 7 injections left and I am 5 pounds from my goal. Sooo...all things considered, I am satisfied and look forward to moving on to phase 3. I just hope my cheating won't come back to haunt me in P3. I have done the Atkins diet with success and feel good about my food choices for phase 3. Thanks again for your help! I was very stressed and disappointed in myself.
Hang in there!
Donna

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Permalink Reply by monica on April 25, 2008 at 10:19pm

Good for you Donna! I too have lost the extra weight I put on while on vacation. I am down to my last injection day weight. So now I move back into phase III and do it correctly from here on out.
Good luck with the next phase. I understand that it is very important to keep the carbs down so the Atkins method will work great for you during phase III. Remember, nothing tastes as good as thin feels.
Monica

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Permalink Reply by Donna on April 26, 2008 at 11:18am

Amen! I am having to shop (!?) for new summer shorts and capris...all of mine are falling off! Thanks for your encouragement! I look forward to hearing how you manage phase 3 as I am still a week away from it myself!
Cheers!
Donna

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Permalink Reply by monica on April 27, 2008 at 9:24am

After reading other posts I have decided to cut phase III down and jump back on phase II for another round. I only have about 10 more pounds to lose, I'd like to get those off before summer. Shopping is so much more fun these days. I'm holding off from any big shopping sprees until I lose these final 10 lbs then I should be able to wear between a 6 -8 I never thought I'd be buying those sizes again!

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