I noticed this thread this past weekend while at the 10-Day program, read through it, and had some concerns. As Doug was there with me, I showed him the thread and we read through several of the posts and he shared the same concerns.
There seems to be a misunderstanding of the CRAM Circuit.
Basically, the CRAM Circuit is in regard to overeating on calorie dense foods (even whole plants like nuts, seeds, dried fruit and avocado), and highly processed hyper-palatable foods. The CRAM circuit does not apply to MWL approved foods which are minimally processed foods low in calorie density and high in fiber and satiety.
There is a huge difference between enjoying some delicious fruit in summer and eating an entire chocolate cake after dinner. Same with having some oatmeal and blueberries as an afternoon snack vs cramming some blueberry oat muffins. At the 10-Day Program, we serve 3 buffets a day, plus all participants have 24 hour/day access to a snack room. Stopping people from enjoying recommended MWL foods when hungry, is not part of our recommendations. As a reminder, you can review the MWL guidelines here...
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=26620&p=578019#p569991I do appreciate the enthusiasm and initiative in starting the challenge, and to all those participating in it, but it is giving the wrong message and/or applying the right message in the wrong way. We moderate these boards to keep them on target and to avoid this kind of confusion. I don't think we need a separate thread for the CRAM Circuit and would encourage anyone who is struggling with these issues to share their comments in their journal or as part of their participation in the MWL Weigh-In thread.
Remember, one of our fundamental principles is to eat when hungry, until comfortable full of the approved foods.
I apologize for not catching this sooner.
In Health
Jeff