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  • #1

    Please help me.

    Hey everyone

    Don't know if you remember me, it's been a while since I've been around.
    I haven't been doing good at all. I'm struggling with my weight again, and it's really getting me down.

    I started atkins about 2 years ago, and had some really good points...but was always on again, off again...mainly because I have a hard time getting my food down...no appetite, gagging when I try to force myself to eat, which is the main reason why I have a hard time sticking to this way of eating. My lowest weight was 150 pounds (in Jan. 2005), down from 183...and I'm now back up to 180.
    I had surgery in January, and it's all been downhill since then.
    I got my MIL started on this WOE and she is doing great with it. I would love to get back on and stick to it, but my husband is sick of me giving up on this WOE, and I really can't blame him for feeling that way.

    I need some motivation, encouragement, and a good kick in the butt.
    I'm so depressed about my weight right now to the point that I don't care anymore, and I know that is dangerous...so I'm here, making that first step again, hoping that some how it will work for me this time.

    I would REALLY appreciate any help you guys are willing to offer. How do you deal with loss of appetite, and what is the best thing to do when I can't bear to swallow my food.

    I'm going to read the book this weekend for a little boost, it always helps to motivate me..and I'm starting induction again on Monday.

    Thanks in advance for your support and listening.
    Started Induction on 10/13/08
    185/165/145

    1st Mini Goal: 175 - 10/30/08
    2nd Mini Goal: 165 - 11/21/08
    3rd Mini Goal: 155


    "If it's hard, it's worth it."
    November Abs Challenge: 120/3000



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  • #2
    Re: Please help me.

    (((jd))) You're not alone with restarting..looks like we've both been here awhile according to your join date

    I think it's great that you have your MIL to join in with and find the moral support in person if you can. As far as your husband goes, mine was the same way...he couldn't keep track of what diet I was one and when I found Atkins to work, he was unsympathetic.

    Keep the book handy. Go by the book. Reread the book. And keep posting. Oh, and don't forget one important detail...plan ahead

    Best wishes on your journey.

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    • #3
      Re: Please help me.

      Hi JD

      Hang in there, girl! We can all do this together. My DH is the same way, and I can hardly blame him. But, we will not give up our pursuit for a healthier "us."

      My thoughts, maybe try to eat smaller meals throughout the day. When Finelly comes around, ask her for her sourcream thingy recipe. High in calories, so you won't have to eat as much. Pre-plan (this seems to be my biggest downfall). Have things on hand that you like and separate them into smaller meals throughout the day for for yourself. For instance, how about egg salad for breakfast? Maybe some cucumbers for a mid-morning snack, nice chicken salad for lunch, etc.

      Hope that helps. Don't give up! Nothing says that you have to gorge yourself. Eat until you are satisfied and make sure that you are not going more than 6 hours without eating. Try using fitday to track your meals so that you can make sure you are getting enough of the different groups percentage wise.

      And drink that water


      F, 28
      5'8"

      Re-Start Date: January 25, 2009

      SW:300
      CW:295
      GW: 180

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      • #4
        Re: Please help me.

        Hi Jd!

        We are here to help in any way we can. Why dont you post what you are eating for a day and let someone look at it. Maybe we can help you with that appetite issue. After I got into ketosis again, I had no desire to eat and had to make myself eat. Im in a hungry stage again, controllable but hungry nontheless. So it comes and goes for me.

        When I dont feel like eating I mainly graze several times a day and snack enough to keep to plan. No meals to speak of.

        Rereading the book is a wonderful idea and it is good to come here as much as you can to check in and let us know how you are doing. (And if you dont come in to check ....................... we come looking for you!!)

        Be sure to check out the stickies at the top of the forum for some really helpful hints as you are beginning all over again. Im glad your MIL is helping you along. A buddy is a good thing!

        Hang in there. You can do this!

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        • #5
          Re: Please help me.

          Thanks everyone for your replies...I'm going to really do my best to hop back on the wagon. Tomorrow will be day 1 of induction, and I will try to split my meals up into smaller ones to see how that works.
          I'll be back tomorrow to update...thanks again!
          Started Induction on 10/13/08
          185/165/145

          1st Mini Goal: 175 - 10/30/08
          2nd Mini Goal: 165 - 11/21/08
          3rd Mini Goal: 155


          "If it's hard, it's worth it."
          November Abs Challenge: 120/3000



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          • #6
            Re: Please help me.

            Hiya! Welcome to the STAC-ked club! We've all been where you are, and are working our way back, slowly but surely. It CAN be done, and we are the proof.

            It's time to buckle down and start two weeks of strict Induction. If you find that when you are in ketosis, food gets hard to eat (gagging), then you might try moving immediately to OWL after the first two weeks, to incorporate newer foods into your menu. YOu will still lose.

            Do yourself a favor and read the book again. Then check out the stickies up top. Also, post a sample menu that you used to eat (or if you have started already, then post what you ate yesterday). We have TONS of ideas to get you thru this, but we need info!!!!

            Are you exercising? If not, start. Walk, swim, gym, etc. Whatever you can do, and if you haven't been working out, start slow. A short walk a day will do to get you moving.

            C'mon! You can do it!
            Started Atkins 2d time 6/20/05
            218/187/140
            Measuring every 2 weeks
            As of 10/31/05, losta total of 56.75 inches!



            Minimum 45 min cardio per day

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            • #7
              Re: Please help me.

              Hi, JD, I remember you well, and thought about you often. Glad to hear your back.
              The others have great advise for you. Especially the grazing part. Fill your refrig with little I can grab them snacks. It works for me



              41 pounds down and counting

              If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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              • #8
                Re: Please help me.

                Well JDB

                This is what we are here for motivation and help....Lean on us, ask questions, list your menus....But most importantly just post...even if you don't have much to say....let us know how your doing....

                Good Luck...and remember we are always here....WElcome to STAC....
                Induction Started: 7/18/05
                229/*215*/160
                Mini Goal: 210 by 8-22-05



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                • #9
                  Re: Please help me.

                  If I were you, I'd make a recipe book of high calorie legal snacks that you can eat instead of big meals. Also in that book, make a list of the things that make you gag - for me often it's eggs. I don't know why, but I just can't eat a lot of them. What I do instead is make a bacon quiche every sunday and eat a wedge for breakfast. It's minimally eggy, and has like 400 calories for a small slice.

                  I bet things like that would be really helpful for you, and if you keep track you can find things that are palatable even when you're iffy on eating.
                  Female

                  Reached Goal: 6/6/07 120, 27% BF
                  Hurt knee: 11/08
                  Restart: 5/10/10 Stats unknown as of yet!


                  My journal: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=14218

                  Goal Pictures - I reached it, and now I need to get back there!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Please help me.

                    How about cooking foods with a great aroma? A steak or hamburger sprinkled with garlic smells so delicious as it is burning on the bbq or fry pan...mmmmm. makes my mouth water just thinking of it..... mmmmm

                    spicy meatballs?

                    bbq chicken also... mmmm.... yum....
                    and pepperoni has such a strong delicious flavor that that it is almost impossible to stop snacking on it... mmmm
                    Female, 58 years old
                    5'7"
                    doing Atkins since June 01, 2003


                    1??/ CW 124/ GW 120

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