Goodness Gracious Help Me !

[GEMMA5150]

IVE BEEN ON AND OFF ATKINS FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS , I REALLY LOVE THIS WOL, BUT I ALLWAYS STUMBLE , IVE RESTARTED , SHOULD BE ON MY 4TH DAY BUT LAST NIGHT I GOT REALLY UPSET AND I ATE MASHED POT !!

I REALLY WANT TO SUCSEED BUT WHEN I GET UPSET ALL MY STRAIGHT THINKING , COMMITMENT AND RATIONAL THINKING GOES OUT THE WINDOW

MY BIRTHDAY IS IN 5 1/2 WEEKS AND I WANT TO SLIM DOWN AND THEN GO ONTO OWL.

DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS TO GET PAST THAT FEELING OF UNCONTROLABLE URGE TO CARB FEST!! ?
THANKS GUYS , MUCH LOVE

[Sarah1341]

Re: Goodness Gracious Help Me !

Welcome to STAC! The only way to beat those cravings is to do an absolutely clean induction. If you don't think you can, try to back into the program. Make mini-goals. This week I will drink no less than 64 oz of water, or I will exercise no less than 30 minutes a day. Begin removing foods from your diet - no more potatoes .

Wishing you the the best!

[Finelly]

Re: Goodness Gracious Help Me !

The only thing that gets rid of my cravings is to immediately eat something high in fat. Works every time. Even if I just take a hunk of cream cheese, or a pat of butter, I know I need to stop everything and eat fat!!!

We're here to support you. Can you tell us more about the times you get so tempted? Is there a specific time of day? A predictable event?

[Raindrop]

Re: Goodness Gracious Help Me !

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!!

I say this to myself many times a day. I even have it taped inside the the cabinet where DH and son keep the junk food.

Also, don't beat yourself up. If you slip, hop right back up and keep going. (I know that it is often easier to say than do.) You will get tremendous support here. Keep posting and reading. That helps me alot. Look at the before and after pics and realize that you can be there too.

I am rambling, sorry. I know that if I can do this anyone can! I wish you the best of luck!

[Terry]

Re: Goodness Gracious Help Me !

Hi GEMMA

We have all been there. If you could get past the very first week with a strict induction ketosis will be firmly in place, you will feel wonderful with a burst of energy and you wont be hungry for those nasty carbs.

That doesnt mean that you will never want something full of carbs again but you will have a better hold on your cravings.

All I can reccomend is to carefully plan when to start. Preferably when you could have a few days off from work to help you get thru the withdrawal symptoms. Then you can pamper yourself as needed.

When the infamous induction flu arrives (unless you are one of the lucky ones that doesnt get it) be sure to read Finellys recent post on induction flu.

Clean out all junk food from your house so it wont readily available when you are tempted to eat.

Staying busy and coming here OFTEN has helped me to keep on track this time.

HTH

[GEMMA5150]

Re: Goodness Gracious Help Me !

Hey Thanks Guys , I Love This Support , Its Usually When I Have An Argument Or Something Comnes Up To Do With My Ex, Which Is Unfortunate, Like Yesterday He Told Me That He Was Moving Away With His Job At The End Of The Month , Which Was S Huge Shock To Me . Acctually Lookingback If I Have A Nice Piece Of Bacon And Egg Im Good , But As I Said Last Night My Rational Thinking Went Out The Window , I Just Need To Get A Grip And Focus More And Keep Noting Everything In My Journal (including How I Feel) To Document Where I Am Going Wrong .
Thanks Again , U Gys Are Great Xxxx

[Terry]

Re: Goodness Gracious Help Me !

Hang in there Gemma and keep posting

When you feel like you are losing it and need to "get a grip"......................

COME HERE!!

Life is hard sometimes and there is always someone around who can talk ya thru it and keep you on the path you want to be on.

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