Hello B...
I wanted to respond to your statement about "never" having another bowl of cereal and doing without OJ "forever"... yes, you're right about that kind of thinking making this WOE very difficult. And I can relate. It wasn't until I started getting into LC'ing as a permanent decision that my thinking really changed.
First of all, you don't have THAT much to lose...It's only the induction that is sto strict, and that is for a good reason. Your body will go through a detox and will begin to metabolize in a different way...will start to burn FAT in the absence of CARBS.
But when you get going, there are plenty of foods that you can add in slowly, in small portions just to see what they do to you. If something doesn't bother you one way or another, then YOU are the one who makes that decision.
For example, I NEVER gave up my coffee, and decided from the beginning that if it really slowed me down, so be it. There are some things I'm not willing to adjust
. Eventually, when you get into maintenance, you can have your OJ and see whether it is a problem for you... you can enjoy a small bowl of cereal and see if you gain. That's where this WOE ends up eventually. You don't cut out major food groups forever as I used to think.
For now, start strong and strict so your body can get used to the plan. Stock your house with eggs, cheese, meats, salad stuff, dressings, etc. You can have WONDERFUL foods on this plan. REAL foods...there's nothing to miss, when you get on it and it becomes so satisfying.
I baked thousands of Christmas cookies this year and never even licked my fingers! Never tried even ONE of my favorite kind...I looked at them and the temptation just wasn't there. It's not willpower, it's that my tastes have changed, and my priorities as well.
Sorry this is so long...Good luck!!