Mermaid_sister,
Don't do it!!!!!!! The least damage you will do is add a week to the end of the program. Do you really want to do this for 1 week more than you have to??
I know from experience that 1 meal usually ends up being more than 1 meal (in my case it ended up being 15kgs). It is really quite hard to get back on once you have broken it.
If I get cravings, I go and buy myself a really nice piece of fillet steak and cook it till it is just done (nice and rare) and have that with some yummy veges like fresh asparagus or something. I feel like I have had a treat and it usually helps.
I received this info from the clinic. Something here might help you:
GETTING HUNGRY OR CRAVING? Check the list below
Are you………………..
Following the eating plan 100%? If you are deviating/cheating even if it doesn’t seem that dramatic to you, you will not trigger the Human Growth Hormone, and you will experience hunger. You must not skip meals or even have more or less than what is on your eating plan
Eating Apple? If so leave the apple out, and replace with another fruit as Apples can trigger hunger
Having more than 2 crispbreads together at the same time? This will register in your body as starch and result in interference with the growth hormone
Drinking minimum 2lts of water per day? If you are not the toxin build up will interfere with Human Growth Hormone and cause hunger
Having hidden starch? Check your herbs, spices, curry powder etc to see that you are not having hidden starch, modified starch, gluten, wheat-flour, crushed cereal, MSG and preservatives, and any such additives.
Having too much fruit? Fruit contain sugar, so having more than you are allowed will trigger insulin and interfere with the processes taking place in your body due to the Eating Plan. Remember do not have 2 small fruits in place of 1 medium, or any dried fruit or fruit juices. Don’t squeeze lemon into your tea or water.
Exercising too much? Your body can cope with certain levels of exercise, but excessive amounts of exercise, or sudden bursts of activity (that the body is not used to) can trigger hunger
Is the weather abnormally cold? (Yes we all say) A cold spell will trigger hunger
Pre menstrual? Fluctuating hormones can trigger hunger (having an extra vitamin in the afternoon will help)
Taking a good multi-vitamin supplement? It is essential to supplement the body while on the Eating Plan. Ensure that your supplement doesn’t have any hidden starch, lactose etc plus that it has the right levels of ingredients, check with us at the clinic if you are unsure about your supplement as the correct vitamin is crucial. Centrum and some others are not recommended while on the program.
Are you close to goal weight? Hunger will come back when you are close to goal weight. It is a sign that you need to order you’re refeed.
Having Yoghurt in the morning? Change to Egg & Veg
Cottage or Ricotta Cheese for lunch? Change to Mozzarella
Any new medication? Check with the clinic
Draining Tuna? It is important to make sure that you drain the fluid before weighing tuna otherwise you will not be having enough protein. John West tuna slices state 185gm on the box but once drained it weighs between 110 – 115gm.
Well I haven't had any weight loss for a couple of days. The only thing I have done different is haveing yoghurt for breakfast for a couple of days, so this morning I went back to having egg and hopefully will see some movement tomorrow. I can take my measurements tomorrow as I'm up to 1 week down. My trousers are really feeling quite loose and I'll be interested to see how many cms down I am.
Have a great night everyone. Talk to you all soon.
