It is plain wonderful knowing that I am now counting down the days remaining on beads.
One of the ways I have been able to sustain BLT – no Bite no Lick no Taste – during this program is the fact that I am reading more cookbooks, browsing more recipes and watching more cooking shows on TV than I usually do. Matter of fact is that I am pretty much constantly sucking them in. Funny thing is, all of this does not make me prone to falter but it gives me strength to keep on going. In my mind I am constantly building on my Cooking & Baking List for the Future and that list is extending and extending and there is so much I am looking forward to cook and to enjoy! Others on this program avoid anything remotely resembling temptation, me on the other hand, I go and sit right into the smells and suck them in – just like enjoying second hand smoke for a couple of minutes when one of my old wanting to smoke again urges comes over me. Food smells lucky enough don’t put fat on me. The first thing I can’t wait to cook is a real nice veggie frittata with a great salad on the side.

#1 by Jean on September 8th, 2009
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Marlyse, you are already in the winner’s circle!!!!
Three pounds to goal! Great that you are able to enjoy all the fabulous shows and resources concerning food. You have an ability to make the senses work FOR you.
For me, the soothing smell of Peppermint Oil is required to overcome some of the wonderful cooking aromas that come my way. I’m looking forward to returning to a more varied cuisine too. Right now, I still need to learn I don’t have to consume ALL the goodies at one time
Congratulations on all you’ve achieved in this journey.

Jean
#2 by marlyse on September 8th, 2009
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Thanks Jean!
At first the smells also were painful for me, but since I deliberately choose to watch and to smell and not HAVE TO have some of it – like going to the movies and NOT have to have popcorn with butter even though it instantly triggers the WANT WANT WANT urges – this re-gained ability is really nice and handy
Wishing you all the best on your journey!
#3 by Jennifer on April 26th, 2010
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Marlyse, I must congratulate you on this wonderful blog. I started the diet exactly 2 weeks ago – so far 10 lbs down! It was refreshing to read your comments on watching food shows as I do the same. It helps me miss food less and look forward to the future when I can have all the foods on my list…yes I have one too.
Congratulations on the success you’ve had on this diet. Wishing you all the best.
Jennifer
#4 by marlyse on April 26th, 2010
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Hi Jennifer, thanks for your nice words! 10 lbs down in 2 weeks… this is GREAT!! Congratulations. I hope you can experience this whole adventure with way more positive aspects than negative ones – for me it was really “my chance to finally get it down again”. It was a good ride. Wishing you the same!