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So I'm done with week one of my pre-op Atkins diet & down 6 pounds. I wish I could say I was excited and happy and thrilled, but I'm just not. I'm pissed and I want some cake. LOL!!! (Guess this is how I got here, huh?)

I think it's mostly head hunger at this point. I LOVE LOVE LOVE sweets. I'd much rather have a cookie than a steak. My son told me last night "Mom please have a cookie, I think you'd be a lot happier" LOL!!!! Bless his heart.

I want something sweet SO BAD. I did a chocolate Protein Shake yesterday with ice & added a tbsp of Peanut Butter, that did it for a little bit... I'm a bit surprised at how much sweets I ate! I think I ate more sweets & junk than regular food. I've often skipped lunch for a candy bar, I'm ashamed to say :(

Any suggestions? Other than "suck it up buttercup" lol! What did you all eat to curb a serious sweet tooth?

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Make a chocolate Protein shake and freeze it for about 30-40 minutes. It will be like a chocolate milkshake.

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During my pre op I did shakes with 1/2 a banana ( was allowed just one a day with banana) and Peanut Butter. That seemed to help

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It gets easier, it really is a physical addiction. If you continue to avoid all carbs, flour, sugar, potatoes, rice, Pasta, bread and starchy veggies and focus on lean/fat free Protein and non-starchy veggies, the cravings WILL subside. It'll DEFINITELY be easier AFTER surgery. Even now, if I eat any of those foods, I fight cravings for days, when I don't eat them, I don't even miss them. You are doing great, stay strong and keep your eye on your goal, the reason you are doing this

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I guess my whole thing is... I don't want to live my life without ever tasting a piece of cake again! That might sound nuts but dang! :( I just hope I can control it better once I get sleeved...

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a tiny portion occasionally, no more than a few bites, no more than 1 or 2 times a month, won't kill you, but be prepared for cravings. Maybe you could recreate some of your favorite sweets. I make cannoli cream, flourless Protein pancakes, pizza, protein Cookies & muffins. Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt is amazing and comes in great flavors. Quest bars have many great flavors, and you can also cook with them. The chocolate chip one, bakes up into yummy cookies. Just cut one up, bake a t 350, watch closely as it only take a few minutes.

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I just went & got an Atkins bar before I killed somebody. That was the best dang thing I've had in a week! LOL!

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