Week 1 Down

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posted by LeanneW
on 4 Apr 2016 at 03:00

Well! Week 1 down and lost 5kgs. I must say, not sleeping very well as I have a burning hole in my stomach. I’m hoping that this will sort itself out the longer I am on the programme. I love the food, and seeing quick results really is a motivator.

Cheers for now 🙂
posted by Lottiepen
on 4 Apr 2016 at 04:12

Hi LeannE wow that’s a brilliant start – inspiration for me as I start my journey today and am a bit nervous! (But determined!). Great to know you’re loving the food too.
posted by LeanneW
on 4 Apr 2016 at 05:43

Hi Lottiepen
I just keep thinking of the end result!
posted by Spirit
on 4 Apr 2016 at 06:17

Hello LeanneE

for the not sleeping, try saving some of your calories for later evening and perhaps have a square of cheese or some yoghurt. the fats will keep you satiated longer and hopefully improve your sleep.
posted by hashimoto
on 4 Apr 2016 at 06:23

Hi lottiepen and leanne, believe me it DOES get better quite quickly.

Remember to drink between 2-3 litres of water a day! Are you eating enough fat? It keeps your digestive system busy and helps you to feel fuller.

Hot drinks can soothe hunger pangs, try herbal teas or hot water with a slice of lime or lemon.

Leeanne, 5kg!!!! 5kg!!!! What a brilliant start!

And welcome to the forums 🙂
posted by TrishaDawn
on 4 Apr 2016 at 07:22

I do what Spirit recommends, as I also had that burning hole that wouldn’t let me sleep. I don’t have breakfast any more, I find I can manage that. Then I have those calories mid evening. No more impossibly empty feeling at bedtime, no more sleep problems.
posted by Patsy
on 4 Apr 2016 at 08:01

Wow, that’s an impressive start.

How about warm milk before going to bed? Even if it was extra calories, with the amount you’re losing, I don’t think that would hurt and you do need to sleep and not feel starving as if you’re going to stick to this.
posted by Bill1954
on 4 Apr 2016 at 08:09

Leeanne, Spirit has it right, a fatty snack pre bedtime will help take away those overnight hunger pangs which are, probably more carbohydrate cravings and will go soon.
You are just entering the week 2 period where your body is realising that the simple carbs are not there any more and it’s going to have to work harder for a living.
Get past this week and you should be feeling much better.
5kgs lost in a week is awesome and should spur you on. 🙂
posted by spendloven
on 4 Apr 2016 at 10:18

I’ve always had a glass of warm milk before bed (old person stuff, I know) calms me and keeps me going till the morning. Something to digest
posted by spendloven
on 4 Apr 2016 at 10:18

Well done on the weight loss!!
posted by jpscloud
on 4 Apr 2016 at 10:39

Wow well done Leanne what a fantastic first week result! I second what the others say, I reserve some calories for an evening snack – I made some caraway seed pancakes with coconut flour and one of those is really filling with a hot drink, other snacks might be a few redskin peanuts with a little piece of very strong cheese like parmesan or gruyere.

Congrats again on a very successful first week.
posted by LeanneW
on 5 Apr 2016 at 00:44

Hello everyone. Thanks for the lovely comments :). Week 2 ..thanks for the tips I will try them and see the result. I’m usually coming in just under 800 so I think there’s enough room for a small portion of cheese and nuts at night. I’ve always been a “Feaster” so is probably an adjustment to stomach size too lol.

L 🙂