[ChyFDjfed]

Hi everyone.

I'm on R2/P2/D9 and have only lost 4.5lbs. That's normal for me though, I lost slowly last round as well, only losing 14lbs in 40 days. I really only have 12-14 more to go, so I'm sure it'll come off slower now.

So anyway...food. I have no problem eating on protocol except that I am craving crunchy foods something fierce. I'm gluten free anyway, so I'm not really having carb withdrawl as far as I can tell. It's not crackers/cereal/bread etc that I'm missing, but things like almonds, popcorn, and rice chips.

I've tried subbing veggies (cukes/celery) but it's not cutting it. I even tried ice chips! Again, it's not because I'm hungry, it's just a craving and I can't get it out of my head. This didn't happen on Round 1, so I'm not sure why it's happening now...

Thoughts? Suggestions?

thanks,
Kristin

[gDGwm8BC]

Some slow losers have luck with cutting one fruit and subbing in 100 calories of extra protein in its place. You might give that a try. I can't help with the cravings, darn it. Most of us miss the crunchy stuff.

[NarhozNic]

Thanks, I'll try that. Although, my 2 fruits a day are getting me through right now as far as crunchy stuff, lol.

How do most people space out their food? I'm skipping bfast, eating lunch, a fruit mid afternoon, dinner and a fruit later in the evening. Some mornings I am hungry before lunch time.

I started out taking 150, but was hungry. I skipped a day and was less hungry, so i dropped my dose down to 125.

[acneman]

I actually advocate eating only two meals a day without snacking. I really think that has been the key to stabilization for me. It starts the leptin reset while on hcg. I have my coffee in the morning but that's all. If you take out one fruit, you could add some meat for breakfast.

[Geetiill]

Oh, ok...so eat meat (eggs maybe?) for bfast and skip a fruit. Only 2 meals though...wouldn't that make 3 meals? And should I add my one fruit to lunch or dinner?

[sbrthrds]

I only did 2 meals but that helped make sure there was at least 4 hours between meals. So if you eat breakfast early and make sure you have 4 hours between, you'll be okay.

[jisee]

And it doesn't matter what meal you add the fruit to.

[SiM7W2zi]

Ok, so drop down to 2 meals...so does that mean eating my one fruit with one of my meals? And, if I add meat at bfast, won't that give me 3 meals?

thanks for all your help

[zoppiklonikaa]

Sorry for the double post. the first one appeared to be lost.

What does the 4hrs between meals do?

[shihoodiacarf]

Also, we usually don't eat dinner until 6:30 or so...can you suggest recommend times for my meals?

[Drugmachine]

It helps your leptin sensitivity. You might read about it in the leptin subforum here if you're interested.

[Ettiominiw]

I will definitely read about it, since I don't even know what Leptin is

So, if I'm eating at 8, 1 and 6, I should be fine...that is a LONG time to go without a snack!

[imporrilk]

Yes that should be great.

[PersonalLoansBank]

I'll try it...thanks again!!