Hi everyone- My name is Lyndsey and I am new here but not new to CAD. 10 years ago I went from 175 to 125 on this diet, following the old book. Family pressure at time (I was only 16) got the best of me and I stopped and gained all the weight back, plus after 10 years almost 100 lbs in addition.
I am 26 years old, mother of 2 little girls, and a professional photographer. Nice to meet you
I haven't thought too much about this diet since then, even though I should have. I tried Weight Watchers, Body for Life- you name it. And my addiction to sugar was always stronger than my willpower to stick to any plan.
Then last month, I remembered this diet and at a desperation of being 263 lbs at 5'2", I decided to try it again. I have lost 15 lbs in a little over a month thus far, following the original book- which though my memory isn't perfect, at the time there weren't too many specifics about the reward meal. I lost 50 lbs back then really just eating whatever (within reason) for my reward meal and lost weight quickly. So I currently follow the 'old' protocol I guess you could say
But I am noticing that I am out of the norm here in that
i eat my RM for breakfast- and did 10 years ago as well. For some reason, I can't imagine starting my day without fruit. I love the taste of a green smoothie in the morning. I also enjoy not having to think about the RM during the day and if someone drops cookies off at my house or what have you, I just save one for the morning. I don't eat too much for the rest of the day as I am just not too hungry. Anyone else doing this???
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself
and I am seriously BEYOND excited that people are still doing this diet and having success 10 years later. I know I loved it last time, and this time have more to lose but I am confident I will make goal in the future!