Refeeding before I am done

[gonnadoit]

I am needing a break from this diet as I don't think I can emotionally keep going without going insane. I would like to go on refeeding and maintain my new weight before continuing to lose weight. I want to give it a full 12 weeks and take a short break before continuing. My consultant said I would gain weight but I don't know how if I exercise and watch what I eat (and go through refeeding). Anyone been in my situation and successfully done this?

[UnspeakableJoy]

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles! Is there someone that you can talk to for help? I think that you would start to gain again if you took a break from 1PD because you aren't getting the proper prescription for your body. You also wouldn't get your refeeding program because you aren't at goal yet. But if you know that you need a break and simply can't continue, maybe it is best that you take a break and come back when you are ready to commit 100%. Good luck!

[SPDeRosa]

This is the easiest diet to be on --- why do you need a break? What does "needing a break" mean for you? Hopefully it's not falling back into bad eating habits, oils, fats etc. What's so difficult for you about staying on plan? Maybe some people can offer some suggestions. Have you lost much weight? I agree that you likely won't get your refeed program if you're not within 5lbs of their goal weight for you, but to go off the program will put you right back into that yo-yo diet cycle. The key is to find a way to stick with the program. It should be easy ... although eating the same thing all the time can get boring. The recipe section has a lot of suggestions. If you share why you think this is just too difficult for you, perhaps we can help. Going off the program doesn't seem to be a good option.

[PhyllisRis]

I agree with Shawn...I think you should make up your mind to DO this and then stick with it as best you can. Be creative with your meals....treat them like the medicine it is! You can do this!!!! I really don't want you to quit and then start the yo-yo thing...your helath is more important than your brain telling you it needs a break!
Hang in there....and DO IT!!!

Phyllis