[Rurcextedutty]

I used to hate keeping a food journal and didnt do it with other diets but it really helps to see patterns and figure out what foods dont agree with you. So keep a journal of what you eat.

I learned that the quality of our protein now is different then in the 50's so I upped my protein a little. Not with beef but with chicken and fish so I reached the recommended daily protein intake to stay just above protein deficiency which I believe is the cause of some people feeling weak and lightheaded. It also causes edema. If your feeling hungry or shaky try just upping by 1/2 oz. I still lost 27 pounds in less 29 days and this is with my monthly girl issues.

I learned that the sweeteners, except pure stevia, tend to stall me out.

I learned that canned tomatoes and chicken broth have added sugar. Read all labels. No wonder we are over weight.

Coco crack or chocolate delights increase my cravings and slow my loses. They are yummy and make me regular but save them for P3 unless desperate. Plus I consider P2 a training phase. People may get away with cheating but it just makes it easier to cheat in P3 and 4 and then you gain it back. I have been there done that on every diet I have done and I dont want to repeat it.

Water intake really does make a difference. I have a hard time with that.

Liz