It seems like almost everyone on the program has had a hard time eating protein and fiber for breakfast at first, so you're in good company, Carolyn.

I agree with allison - just eating an adequate breakfast has made a huge difference for me. I drink a shake in the morning and I stay full until lucnh, without any sugar cravings. I really never thought that would be possible. I've been taking it very slowly, as Kathleen recommends, and it's working for me.

I'm so glad you're posting - there are a lot of smart cookies in here to help us!

: I know that it seems
: counterintuitive. But when I was
: eating an inadequate breakfast, I
: was starving all day and always
: ended up visiting the candy
: machine later in the day When I
: started eating enough food and
: protein at breakfast, it was such
: a relief. I didn't get hungry
: until 4 or more hours later,
: instead of within an hour.

: Some people do gain a bit of weight
: at the beginning, but then they
: lose that weight later in the
: steps as their eating habits begin
: to change.

: Also, many people skimp on meals and
: then binge later, and that pattern
: can't change without taking a leap
: of faith and eating enough of the
: right foods at meals.

: Allison