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I totally know what you mean. I was thinking the very same thing today. I was on P2 for 39 days, went to P3 for 8 and immediately missed P2, so I decided to cycle back to lose a little more (I can do that cause I use homeopathic). I always felt so full on P3 and I really like the lighter feeling in P2. However, I LOVE eating, so I know I'll be ready for P3 again before too long. Just wanted to pop in and say you aren't alone in the addiction to the P2 feeling! Glad P3 is going so well for you. Do you have any tips or tricks that seem to be helping you along? I love to learn about others' P3 experiences....I'll be there in another week.

Hello Tate! I cant think of anything in particular, I know I was REALLY REALLY stressed a few days before I even started P3! I ended up waiting 3 days before I started eating p3, and the first thing I added was eggs...I think I did those for about 2 days before I added some cheese, and sausage (the bad kind they probably serve @ Mcdonalds)....then I started cooking for my family again, chicken marsala one night, chicken/shrimp stir fry, steaks and salads (not for steak day, I just like red meat) and I picked up some Jay Rob the other day too....thats some good stuff! I haven’t been counting calories in anyway shape or form. I eat a salad for lunch (pre put together, courtesy of Wal-Mart…Marketside, they have soooo many different kinds to choose from) usually with a 2 % cheese stick, and 1 or 2 deviled eggs. Anyway, I haven’t seen anything crazy on the scales yet. One thing I did notice was it's taken about 7 days for my BM’s to be regular again....I was starting to worry about having to take a laxative, been eating jalapenos like crazy to "move things along", but all of a sudden this morning everything is good again! LOL, sorry for the TMI

Hello, hope you won't mind me popping in the conversation. I am on day 4 of P3 and I am having a difficult time! I know what you mean about the emotional part: I feel full and fat right now! The first day was ok, the 2nd and 3rd caused a lot of bloating -- and consecutive weight gains of 0.6 lbs on each day. I have been eating about 1200-1400 cals. What is working for you guys? I have never had a great metabolism -- am I possibly eating too much?

I feel exactly the same - the highs of losing on P2 were wonderful and all I'm doing now is waiting out the time. I'm enjoying what I'm eating and I LOVE that I've stabelized but P2 is where I want to be.

And this time I'll know what I'm doing whereas last time I jumped in unprepared so it took quite awhile to get into it. I know that the second P2/3 won't be exactly the same but I can deal with that when it comes.

Soanna54, I messed up going into my P3 by adding too much too fast. Cheese! Wine! Chocolate even! Hah! So I backed off into more P2 like foods and went slower. Also, I was constipated and taking care of it took away a lot of the bloated feeling. But from what I've read, we are going to gain a little just from adding all the fat back into our diets. Also, I'm not feeling thin like I was before - I've gotten used to being this weight now and I'm ready to lose again! One... more... week...

Wow ladies I agree with all of you! I am on day 20 of P3, today I am up 1.8 for LDW, and I am ready for P2, I want to lose more weight. I have not been as good at fixing good meals. Veggies and Protein, I have eaten a lot of nuts and cheese. I am not feeling thin either! I am supposed to start P4 on Saturday, I am going to do better and get my eating back on track. I have been working out 5-6 days a week and lifting weights at least 2 days a week. I feel I am getting more definition in my body. I am going to 3 days of weights starting this week.

Good luck to you all, it is great to know that I am not alone in feeling this way.

Make it a great Friday tomorrow!!

I agree. I feel so bloated right now from all the food I ate...blech. Can't wait to do round 2 in May.

Thank you, all! It helps to share the frustrations! I was down 0.8 this morning! I think I have to stick with strictly protein for dinner. Happy weekend, everyone!