I'm so upset...

[TheLoser05]

Well... I just went out to my kitchen a few minutes ago... I looked through the cupboards to find that my dad had nothing but carb filled catastrophes everywhere. I saw some hamburgers in the fridge and decided I would make one. Just as I go to get the pot... my step dad comes out... I asked him "Do you want anything from the store tomorrow, because I can't eat any of this carby stuff." He just looked at me... and said "I don't eat any of that sh*t... you're fat @ss probably will." I was so upset... so I told him about how I'm going back on Atkins... to which he said. "Yea what the f*ck ever... in a week you'll f*ckin' eat that Sh*t anyway..."

He walked away... I put the hambergers away... came into my room and wrote here... and now I just feel like crawling into a hole and crying.

[slimndown]

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We all have someone in our lives who tries to sabotage our efforts - no matter what they are. Sorry your mom picked such a loser - hopefully you'll take his example and pick someone who is the opposite. It's a moment like that where I'll go out and get myself a double cheeseburger with a diet soda. All that fat is a better medication than those carbs, so go get yourself something to eat before you hit a blood sugar low and do something you regret .

[sidrah]

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That kinda sucks for you and I probably would have said something nasty back...But, at least you have somewhere to go when you have something you wanna say (without getting into a fight for saying it). You know you are right. It is hard to say "IGNORE HIM", but really, you have to. You gotta think there is something wrong deep down with people who go out of their way to insult other people. Give it a little bit of time and he will notice a difference, but long before that, you will. Go walk somewhere and get away from that. If you have a TV in your room, buy one of those tapes and pop it in and do that for a while. I have the Walk Away the Pounds One in...It's pretty good and you can pop it in when you feel like crap because of the stupidity surrouding you or you wanna hit something and you can close your door and just do that and already for the day, have a mile down.

You have more people here who care, so you picked the right place to go when you were a little down ..... Just keep coming back- that is the key. Have a great day

[Sheshy]

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Hi '05,

Sorry to hear your stepdad is so nasty. Do you have other support at home, like your mom? I hope so!

But, we can be your support! Do you have the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book? If not, you'll want to get one (or maybe your library would have a copy). Read, read and read...

If you don't have it yet, check out all of the FAQS and stickies on the board, you'll get the information you need to get started!

All the best, and we'll see you around the board!

[TheLoser05]

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Sheshy... I really wish I could run to my Mom... but she passed on 2 years ago... I do have the book tho! I'll probably do some more reading later tonight. Thank you Sidrah and SlimnDown! It means a lot to me that I have you guys... I think I'm going to go take a walk...

[Sheshy]

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I'm sorry to hear about your mom.

Then you come here anytime and get all the support you need!

[Analog6]

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Keep your chin up! I once saw a lapel button that said "I may be fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet". He is ugly inside, however he looks, and you CAN do it. Just go and make yourself something legal and keep telling youself you are a better person than he is, because you are.

[wannabethintoo]

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I'm very sorry that you had to deal with that. I can never understand how people can be so cruel. Use this experience to make yourself stronger. Don't let it bring you down. Stick around. We'll help you.

[LC_Dave]

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Well... I just went out to my kitchen a few minutes ago... I looked through the cupboards to find that my dad had nothing but carb filled catastrophes everywhere. I saw some hamburgers in the fridge and decided I would make one. Just as I go to get the pot... my step dad comes out... I asked him "Do you want anything from the store tomorrow, because I can't eat any of this carby stuff." He just looked at me... and said "I don't eat any of that sh*t... you're fat @ss probably will." I was so upset... so I told him about how I'm going back on Atkins... to which he said. "Yea what the f*ck ever... in a week you'll f*ckin' eat that Sh*t anyway..."

He walked away... I put the hambergers away... came into my room and wrote here... and now I just feel like crawling into a hole and crying.

Don't get disheartened over this. Your goal in life is happiness and health. I have some advice that may be helpful.

No.1. You do not deserve to be spoken to like that. You must make it known to your father that you will not tolerate the way he speaks to you. You must make a stand, or else he will alwasy think he can do that.

No.2. The way you go about No.1. should be in a calm and non-emotional matter. You must improve/repair this relationship with your father because you love him (my assumption)

No.3. As well as asking for respect, you will now earn it. Do not eat the crap. Be successful in your new way of eating. Lose the weight and gain health.

No.4. Come here for support (which you have done). I think people under-estimate the power of support on forums like this.

Good for you, for expressing your displeasure. That's the first step in improving the situation.

Good Luck and *hugs*

[wiseblood]

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You should have said,"What,now your a vegetarian as well as an a**hole?"

[TheLoser05]

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Thank you soooooo much... all of you... I almost cried again reading these replies. It means the world to me that there are so many unselfish and caring people in this world... thank you sooo much again...

On a good note... i went to go take a walk... then it started raining... and I couldn't help but laugh b/c it felt like that cloud followed me out of my house!... I had to laugh at the irony...

[2big4mysize]

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the cloud followed you that is precious. Glad you didn't eat it. Now go back in the house and tell stepdad since he said he doesn't eat it and you don't want to eat it you are donating it to a food pantry and get rid of it . Then ask him to please be one of your Atkins support meembers so you will not be tempted to eat stuff like that. Tell him you knowyou are weak and you need folks that can be supportive and positive about your program. hand him your book opened to the phase you are currently on and ask him to read it so he knows what you can have and why. When you move to a new phase be sure you tell him so he doesn't go balistic reminding you you can't have those nuts fresh cheeses etc.

Glad you didn't come back and post you had jump off plan again

[Goldfinger]

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I also wanted to add my words of encouragement. Remember, there are thousands of people here at ADBB who will support you in your times of need. Just remember that you are doing this for yourself, and no one else.

Of course, a little motivation from cruel people always helps. I find that it gives me that extra bit of willpower to continue on.

[Momtofour]

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I about cried when I read your post. I'm very sorry about losing your Mom. You come on here whenever you need support. You did the right thing by not getting in an arguement with your stepfather. You will win everytime by walking away and telling yourself I am right, I am a good person, I deserve better. Keep us updated on how you're doing.

[wayless]

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Well... I just went out to my kitchen a few minutes ago... I looked through the cupboards to find that my dad had nothing but carb filled catastrophes everywhere. I saw some hamburgers in the fridge and decided I would make one. Just as I go to get the pot... my step dad comes out... I asked him "Do you want anything from the store tomorrow, because I can't eat any of this carby stuff." He just looked at me... and said "I don't eat any of that sh*t... you're fat @ss probably will." I was so upset... so I told him about how I'm going back on Atkins... to which he said. "Yea what the f*ck ever... in a week you'll f*ckin' eat that Sh*t anyway..."

He walked away... I put the hambergers away... came into my room and wrote here... and now I just feel like crawling into a hole and crying.

Wow. What a jerk. I'm really sorry that happened to you. Really, really sorry. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior. Don't worry, we're all here with you. Don't feel like you're alone cuz you're not. We can't see each other, but there are a ton of people who support you and know what you're going through. Sheesh. I'd be upset, too, but he doesn't sound like he's worth getting too upset over.