So exciting to see so many success stories!!!! I too know how good it feels....I've lost 115 pounds with the IR diet. This diet seems a little confusing in the beginning, but keep practicing...it will become second nature to you. Never eat carbs alone, every time you eat 15g of carbs, you must eat at least 7g of protein with it. Normally, they don't want you to go over 30g of carbs at one meal, so you'd balance that with 14g protein. Mostly, I spent a lot of time in the beginning just reading food labels. I learned to make healthier choices for the amount of carbs I could have in two hours. For example, white bread (1 slice) would put me about at my carb limit for that time, so if I use wheat or wholegrain lite bread, I can have a two slice sandwich, and that is more satisfying for me. The main thing is, accept the fact that you will not be perfect every day. there are just things that only a little Ben and Jerry's will fix!!!
But, I think the most important lesson I've learned is that the splurge itself is not what blows your diet....it's what you do after that. You just have to say, well, I probably shouldn't have done that, but it's back to business...and get right back on your plan. It's what you do over the long haul that brings results...not just what you do today or tomorrow. You have all inspired and helped me along the way so much...we will all get there! Sorry this is so lengthy!!
