So I was informed that the first 3 days would be the worst. (South beach book) They were fine I was really excited....now 10 pounds later and lighter, and finishing up day number 11...I have been having carb cravings like no other. Can someone explain?

Thanks

C

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bringer of peace and jolility
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All around ladies man.

Eh. Some days are sometimes like that. Sometimes, it seems like one thing or another I eat will bring it on, sometimes I might have a stressful day especially, sometimes I don't know why. But for me, the longer I do this, the more predictable it is overall. Over time, I've identified many of my own craving triggers.

If it hangs around, I would look to see what you're eating, if there are perhaps outside stressors, and/or make sure I was taking my supplements. (For me, I am less likely to have craving issues if I take good care of myself overall, get supps and sleep).

Maybe others will have other ideas, but I tell ya, C, unless it's something that continues to plague you over time, anything like that where you get a single rough day or two, I would consider a fluke and not overly concern myself with it. Just watch and listen to your bod, man, and see if it continues and/or you can track it down. People's responses to any change in nutrtion and/or life circumstances are highly individual. I'd even compare it to people's reaction to medications. It's totally a learn-as you-go process.

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We humans have a pretty hard time with change. A lifetime of habits doesn't simply evaporate because one has decided on a different course. It's pretty inevitable that, from time to time, one's inner child will go into kicking & screaming mode wondering why he/she can't have or do whatever. The good news is that, over time, this really becomes very rare and transient.

As Goddess says, take a look at various foods or situational things that might be triggers for you. Knowledge is power.

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that explains it...I've been gnoshing on meat, cheese adn celery at work for the last 11 days. And I know that tomorrow I can have an apple..WOOT! I know I'm tired of the same flavors all day. and really don't know what else I can to do mix it up at the moment. But Hi-ho hi ho its off to work I go...wish m'luck


C

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Charlie,
200lbs man trapped in a 300 lbs body.
bringer of peace and jolility
Horder of the Prime Rib
All around ladies man.