Category Archives: the fast metabolism diet

Last night, I made chocolate chip cookies and only ate three. This is the first time this has ever happened.

Well, I wound up transitioning sooner than I thought I would, in part because, without getting too graphic, I was in a fair amount of intestinal distress last night after a day of faithful phase 2 eating. The meat phase, as I have come to think of it, has never been my favorite. I refusedContinue reading “Day 25 of the Fast Metabolism Diet: Transition”

I’m now close to the end of the diet, but I keep forgetting. For example, yesterday, I made chili, and used up the last of the dairy-free tomato soup. My first thought was, “Oh, I better get some more for next week.”

A couple of commenters mentioned that they were worried about what they’d do when the diet was finished, and I know how they feel.

Hey, did you guys know that normal grocery stores don’t carry sprouted grain bread and other gluten-free products? It was a rude awakening for me.

I’m about to get on a train with two Gladware tubs of veggies, turkey, and hummus, and a baggie of nuts. NUTS. Go ahead and make a joke. I’ve been eating nut butter all month, a few days a week, at least, so I’m used to it.

No, I didn’t eat non-plan food or start guzzling gin out of my shoe in the children’s playground down the block. (Despite what the police might try to tell you.) I gained two pounds this morning, and I think it was entirely because of stress. Yesterday was the day when nothing would go right. IContinue reading “Day 18 of the Fast Metabolism Diet: Minor Setback”

My husband has lost three pounds on this diet so far. The only problem is, he’s not on it.

It’s been hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that sometimes eating more is better than eating less.

If it’s true that stress hormones make you fat, it’s no wonder I’ve had trouble with my weight all these years. I am the most stressed out person, and usually for no good reason.