: You'd think I would be happy to add
: back in something sweet. But it
: just makes me more depressed that
: I have to start back over again. I
: am afraid I don't know how to have
: a beginner's mind since I tried to
: have one my first time around and
: failed. Everything just felt so
: right. How do I start all over? Do
: I keep doing what I am doing and
: just add something sweet back in?
: Or just start with eating
: breakfast every day and go back to
: bingeing?

: Has anyone else experienced this and
: can offer some guidance?

Hi Siobhan,

How about not having candy, but maybe a piece of fruit - an apple, a banana, a pear...? That way, it will be much easier to wean yourself off. I still eat some fruit after meals and I even make a point of it when I have BE withdrawal symptoms. It helps, and yes, it is a little bit of a crutch, maybe, but putting myself through shock isn't healthy either...

I think your enthusiasm is great! You certainly don't have to lose any of the progress you made. It's all about the fine-tuning and letting your body catch up. It will and you will feel great.

Best of luck and keep us posted!
Verena