Most important part of the LE diet?

Ok so today is my first day of the diet I can stay in the calorie range, its gonna be really hard but I can do no meat I just can't seem to stay in the sodium range. Do you think this will effect my sway?

As I understand it, that's an absolutely essential part of the diet... But atomic will most certainly clear that up for you! :happy:

I don't think atomic watched sodium at all when she was on the diet, and she got her girl! She's been saying for a very long time that sodium is the least important part of the sway.

I agree - sodium is probably the least important part of a pink sway. As for the most important thing? I'm not really sure, as I know it's very important to stay low on calories, fat, protein, and overall nutrients, but it's also very important to keep blood sugar low. I'm thinking maybe the blood sugar is the most important part, especially in the 2WW because it's been proven that x and y sperm suck up different amounts of glucose. But, I could be wrong about what the most important aspect of the diet is - I'm sure Atomic will weigh in with her thoughts.

Sodium does get easier over time... it can take a while to get into the swing of things! I would try to focus on calories, fat, protein intake, and stay away from the meat, and if you go over on your sodium at first, that's okay. I found the diet to be a lot easier when I took "baby steps".

And hi to Fort Worth! I grew up in Grand Prairie / Arlington :)

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Originally Posted by Ribbons

Sodium does get easier over time... it can take a while to get into the swing of things! I would try to focus on calories, fat, protein intake, and stay away from the meat, and if you go over on your sodium at first, that's okay. I found the diet to be a lot easier when I took "baby steps".

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I agree with this! :agree: The sodium was really hard for me to stay under at first, but it got way easier with time.

Good! Makes me feel better I have also been taking baby steps. I am really trying to just take everything in slowly or I will absolutely stress out about it ha! When I first found this site in November I was reading and researching so much I would dream about swaying ok more like nightmares :)

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Originally Posted by Mrshill

When I first found this site in November I was reading and researching so much I would dream about swaying ok more like nightmares :)

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ditto!!

I would say sodium is least, most is just staying within the fat, protein and cal guidelines for the day while eating only 2 or 3 meals. GL!!

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Originally Posted by Ribbons

Sodium does get easier over time... it can take a while to get into the swing of things! I would try to focus on calories, fat, protein intake, and stay away from the meat, and if you go over on your sodium at first, that's okay. I found the diet to be a lot easier when I took "baby steps".

And hi to Fort Worth! I grew up in Grand Prairie / Arlington :)

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I agree. It gets a lot easier but it's the last thing I really watch when I cheat.

Oh, Ribbons.. Small world. I'm from Dallas, Texas! Miss it terribly.