I'm hungry

mcneilnomore · 06-04-2012, 02:32 PM

Sorry, I had to put it out there. If I said it irl, I would be told to eat and 500 calories is unrealistic. I have to keep my mouth shut about my woe but I know I can shout it out here. I'm on my first dd and I know it will get better but I just have to complain this once. And today had to be the day my mom sent home a lemon meringue pie. Grrrr. I am so ready for tomorrow.

tobelowcarber · 06-04-2012, 02:35 PM

Jennifer- my first couple of down days were the hardest too. Just hang in there. Drink water, tea, or herbal tea and think about tomorrow. The pie will be there for you TOMORROW

and WELCOME to JUDD

Joyjoy · 06-04-2012, 02:40 PM

Yup, first week was a nail biter. I used all the tips (water, lemon, coffee, shirataki, gluc, late start, early bedtime, naps, activities) suggested. They helped. The nice thing is that you're building something with each hour of each DD.
It gets MUCH easier.

vilanteira · 06-04-2012, 02:53 PM

Completely understand. I know it definitely took me more than a few DDs before I started figuring out what kinds of food to eat and when/how often to eat on a DD to curb my hunger. As others have said, it will get better.

gotsomeold · 06-04-2012, 03:36 PM

Scream and yell and shout as much as you want. And have a glass of water and a nice salad to celebrate.

Scotty · 06-04-2012, 05:42 PM

I just "get through" my DDs. I don't love them like some people say, I don't feel good about them, but on those days I always think about the day to come. still haven't found what to eat that doesn 't make me crazy.

But, after I get through that DD, on the UD, I am really not hungry and I feel superior that I have DONE IT.

I try to remember that it is a DIET but I am only dieting every other day. It's not easy. But it is easier than other ways....

I am not going to tell you it gets easier, it doesn't, for me, at least, but I don[t want to gnaw off my arm any more...

It's worth it. I like being able to eat what I want every other day. You can do it. I KNOW it.

CatherineA · 06-04-2012, 05:43 PM

It gets better Jennifer!

And I just love your profile picture - cracks me up

Mssarge · 06-04-2012, 06:09 PM

Hey Jennifer, today was my first down day, too. We can get through this together...I'm finding that I'm going to have to do more planning on how I'm spending those calories. I had one thing planned for supper but decided it would be too much, so had to make a pot of soup. I'll have a big bowl tonight and freeze up the rest for the rest of the week. I've been a low carber for a long time so try to rely too much on the protein, it will be a big change for me.

Keep your chin up and remember tomorrow is another day...an UP DAY..

Mary in SoCal

gotitnow · 06-04-2012, 07:30 PM

Jennifer....To quote Mary..."Keep your chin up and remember tomorrow is another day...an UP DAY." This ONE thought was the single biggest help to me throughout my WL journey...because I was another one who wasn't crazy about DD's!!! It still helps me in maintenance too!!! YOU CAN DO THIS. I look forward to seeing your success.

Phyl

Sheridan · 06-04-2012, 07:38 PM

This is the GOOD thing about JUDDD. You CAN have a piece of that lemon pie - TOMORROW.

Tomorrow it will be "fair game", not off plan, not a "cheat", simply something you'll make room for in your UD calorie allotment.

And trust me, it'll taste a WHOLE lot better TOMORROW when it's OK for you to eat it than it will if you cave today. Promise!

Hang in there, OK? You've gotten very good advice. The first couple DD's can be very challenging... but anything that is worth something is worth putting some effort into, yes?

The pie can come out... tomorrow!

Muffabuff · 06-04-2012, 08:05 PM

Jennifer love your hoarders sign

Can you believe some of those people ewwww! Don't forget broth can really take the edge off. You'll be fine. Enjoy your lemon pie, just don't forget to count it

mcneilnomore · 06-04-2012, 09:33 PM

Thank you everyone. I made it! I went slightly over because I had some chicken broth with siracha (mmm..siracha) when I felt beyond peckish. And I've already packed my lunch tomorrow with the lemon pie. :-). When I did juddd in the past I would plan huge meals for the next day and somehow never went crazy. I was never as hungry as I thought I would be. I hope that's the case tomorrow. Thank you all for being here. Reading through all your posts have kept me from losing my mind.

Mitsa · 06-04-2012, 09:41 PM

Welcome Jennifer. Good on you for getting through, of course we all knew you would.

Enjoy tomorrow.

06-04-2012, 02:32 PM	#1
mcneilnomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 644 Gallery: mcneilnomore Stats: 5'8" 282/277/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: June 4, 2012	I'm hungry Sorry, I had to put it out there. If I said it irl, I would be told to eat and 500 calories is unrealistic. I have to keep my mouth shut about my woe but I know I can shout it out here. I'm on my first dd and I know it will get better but I just have to complain this once. And today had to be the day my mom sent home a lemon meringue pie. Grrrr. I am so ready for tomorrow.

06-04-2012, 05:42 PM	#6
Scotty Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 1,339 Gallery: Scotty Stats: 174/148.6/140- 5' 7.5" born in 1946 WOE: Enjoying JUDDD's freedom after years of low carb Start Date: Every day!!! JUDD start 1/13/12	I just "get through" my DDs. I don't love them like some people say, I don't feel good about them, but on those days I always think about the day to come. still haven't found what to eat that doesn 't make me crazy. But, after I get through that DD, on the UD, I am really not hungry and I feel superior that I have DONE IT. I try to remember that it is a DIET but I am only dieting every other day. It's not easy. But it is easier than other ways.... I am not going to tell you it gets easier, it doesn't, for me, at least, but I don[t want to gnaw off my arm any more... It's worth it. I like being able to eat what I want every other day. You can do it. I KNOW it. __________________ "Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death." Auntie Mame "If you're afraid of butter, add a little cream" Julia Child

06-04-2012, 08:05 PM	#11
Muffabuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 792 Gallery: Muffabuff Stats: 5ft tall start 143 now 116.5 WOE: LC / JUDDD. Started juddd 3/26/12 Start Date: 11/15/12	Jennifer love your hoarders signCan you believe some of those people ewwww! Don't forget broth can really take the edge off. You'll be fine. Enjoy your lemon pie, just don't forget to count it

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06-04-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
tobelowcarber Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,811 Gallery: tobelowcarber Stats: 136/126.8/115-120 WOE: JUDDD 4:3 with higer DD calories	Jennifer- my first couple of down days were the hardest too. Just hang in there. Drink water, tea, or herbal tea and think about tomorrow. The pie will be there for you TOMORROW and WELCOME to JUDD

06-04-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
Joyjoy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,690 Gallery: Joyjoy Stats: 150?/134/136 5'8" 50 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 4-19-12	Yup, first week was a nail biter. I used all the tips (water, lemon, coffee, shirataki, gluc, late start, early bedtime, naps, activities) suggested. They helped. The nice thing is that you're building something with each hour of each DD. It gets MUCH easier.

06-04-2012, 02:53 PM	#4
vilanteira Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,068 Gallery: vilanteira Stats: in maintenance WOE: juddd/lower carb Start Date: low carb: 2008, juddd: 10/24/11	Completely understand. I know it definitely took me more than a few DDs before I started figuring out what kinds of food to eat and when/how often to eat on a DD to curb my hunger. As others have said, it will get better.

06-04-2012, 03:36 PM	#5
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	Scream and yell and shout as much as you want. And have a glass of water and a nice salad to celebrate.

06-04-2012, 05:43 PM	#7
CatherineA Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 91 Gallery: CatherineA WOE: formerly LC; trying JUDDD 2322.464 Start Date: 5/4/12	It gets better Jennifer! And I just love your profile picture - cracks me up

06-04-2012, 06:09 PM	#8
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,867 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/177/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Hey Jennifer, today was my first down day, too. We can get through this together...I'm finding that I'm going to have to do more planning on how I'm spending those calories. I had one thing planned for supper but decided it would be too much, so had to make a pot of soup. I'll have a big bowl tonight and freeze up the rest for the rest of the week. I've been a low carber for a long time so try to rely too much on the protein, it will be a big change for me. Keep your chin up and remember tomorrow is another day...an UP DAY.. Mary in SoCal

06-04-2012, 07:30 PM	#9
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 820 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Jennifer....To quote Mary..."Keep your chin up and remember tomorrow is another day...an UP DAY." This ONE thought was the single biggest help to me throughout my WL journey...because I was another one who wasn't crazy about DD's!!! It still helps me in maintenance too!!! YOU CAN DO THIS. I look forward to seeing your success. Phyl

06-04-2012, 07:38 PM	#10
Sheridan Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aggieland Posts: 6,372 Gallery: Sheridan Stats: 227/175/? 5'8" WOE: JUDDD Start Date: started JUDDD 3/22/2012	This is the GOOD thing about JUDDD. You CAN have a piece of that lemon pie - TOMORROW. Tomorrow it will be "fair game", not off plan, not a "cheat", simply something you'll make room for in your UD calorie allotment. And trust me, it'll taste a WHOLE lot better TOMORROW when it's OK for you to eat it than it will if you cave today. Promise! Hang in there, OK? You've gotten very good advice. The first couple DD's can be very challenging... but anything that is worth something is worth putting some effort into, yes? The pie can come out... tomorrow!

06-04-2012, 09:33 PM	#12
mcneilnomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 644 Gallery: mcneilnomore Stats: 5'8" 282/277/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: June 4, 2012	Thank you everyone. I made it! I went slightly over because I had some chicken broth with siracha (mmm..siracha) when I felt beyond peckish. And I've already packed my lunch tomorrow with the lemon pie. :-). When I did juddd in the past I would plan huge meals for the next day and somehow never went crazy. I was never as hungry as I thought I would be. I hope that's the case tomorrow. Thank you all for being here. Reading through all your posts have kept me from losing my mind.

06-04-2012, 09:41 PM	#13
Mitsa Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 210 Gallery: Mitsa Stats: start 118/ goal 100 WOE: Juddd Start Date: 05/26/12	Welcome Jennifer. Good on you for getting through, of course we all knew you would. Enjoy tomorrow.