Need some motivation!!

[saraa281]

Good Morning all- I have been visiting you all for about a week now, mostly reading all the threads. I lost 30 lbs in 3 months but when I got back from vacation and with no new goal I have been slipping here and there. I wanted in on the strict induction that was posted this past week. I did great until yesterday. I went to McDonalds with my son and ate my salad until he decided he didn't want any of his happy meal. I didn't want to throw it away and I knew he wouldn't end up eating it (he's only 3) so I ate it!!! I feel horrible and can't understand why I can't control this!!! I did so good for 3 months straight. Please give me advice on how you guys have come to be so strict with this WOE after you had cheated. Thank you so much and have a great day. I need to start sharing my experiences in here and then maybe I will feel accountable for my actions.

[Sarah1341]

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Don't beat yourself up. Just keep moving forward. So you made a mistake. Try and recognize what caused it. Was it because you were feeling deprived? I understand how hard it is with little kids in the house. I have an almost 2 year old little boy and have been in your situation several times. When I went on strict induction, I was astonished by how many little bites here and there that I had been taking, either from checking to see if his food was cool enough, or from him wanting to "feed mommy". Its tough.

I am so not perfect at this woe. I have made several "mistakes" I will call them. But what keeps me from giving up and straying completely away is:

1. I enjoy not having feelings of guilt associated with food
2. I like the extra energy I have from this woe and the exercise
3. I like that I can run and dance and play with my son
4. I want to have a second child and will not even attempt it at this weight
5. I want to wear clothes that look good on me
6. I want to like what I see in the mirror

Just a few of my thoughts. Hang in there and don't give up. Honestly, it has taken several of us a little time to get completely back on track. Just be true to yourself and try to make positive changes. Take it a day at a time.

[saraa281]

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Thank you so much Sarah1341- I am going to make a list of things I like about this WOE and concentrate on that. Thanks again for your support. Good Luck to you and I plan on staying around here so I will chat with you again!

[Weighless]

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<wave> at Sara

Glad to have you here!

I have no miracle thing to tell you why I don't cheat...I just no longer want sugar/carby things. Well sometimes I might be a hair tempted....BUT I want in those skinny jeans I have waiting for me a lot more than a cheat. And dangit..I wanna tuck my shirt IN for once and not be uncomfortable. I know what one cheat will get me....and that's day after day of not following this woe. Been there..done it. Out grew the skinny pants once again. This time I'll be in them and STAY in them.

I just threw away 3/4 of a chocolate cake I made for the b/f. He ate a few pieces of it and it sat there on the table til it went bad. I threw it away without wanting a bite of it. Well ...it had gone bad ...but I could of had some of before it got to that point...I knew he wasn't going to eat any more of it and I'd prob end up tossing it. But those skinny jeans once again called my name louder than the moment of pleasure I would of gotten from a slice of cake.

You can do it Sara...you just have to make up your mind how much you WANT it.

[Sarah1341]

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I look forward to chatting you you again too, Sara!! PM me anytime!

[Finelly]

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I think we have ALL discovered that once we go off the woe to any degree, it is really, really, REALLY hard to get back on long enough to let induction do the trick. I must have started again 4 or 5 times between December and May......soooo frustrating! I felt like crap, I kept GAINING weight, not even maintaining......

So that's what I tell myself whenever a tiny temptation comes along. "I do not want to do this. Because then I will deviate again and again, and before I know it, I'll be back where I was in May......."

We're here for you, whether you backstep once or twice or do this thing perfectly. You need to post and post often, pick yourself up and dust yourself off and go back to the legal foods list immediately, and forgive yourself if you make a mistake. (sounds easy on paper, doesn't it, lol)

So make today a legal day and let us know how it goes!

[saraa281]

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Yall are so right!!! I do want this very bad and if I cheat I am only hurting myself and my goal. Thank you for all the words and I am excited about getting to know all of you better!!!

Sara

[cleochatra]

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Howdy, Texan!

If you have aversions to carbs, your son probably does, too. He shouldn't be eating at McDonalds! Why start him down a path of eating fast food, especially when it's done ucky things to your bloodstream?

Definitely nix the visits to McDonald's, or only visit there AFTER you've been on Atkins long enough that the thought of eating their starchy-sugar-laden foods makes you yak.

Hang in there Drink a lot of water and exercise tonight! You're back on track!

{{{you}}}

[Eileene]

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Dont feel bad.....just get back on track and be kind to yourself! I saw your pic...you look great and will only look better and better