help!!!!

[beebparis]

so if I had stuck to it since day 1, i'd be on day 20 or so right now.

but here's my chart:

day 1-10: induction, cheat free! yay
day 11-12: grandma's house, dieter's nightmare
day 13: induction day 1
day 14: carb day
day 15-17: induction
day 18: carb day
day 19-21: induction
day 22: carb day

eek! what's up? i need something to get through the 2 weeks. I know some might recommend to go onto the owl phase, but I really want to get through this 2 weeks. I know i can do it!

my issues are primarily in evenings, and are somewhat peer-pressured. dinner on the go is quitttttttttte difficult for low-carbers and so are "hey lets all grab ice cream" trips.

it's not even necessarily because i WANT the food/carbs, because i don't reallllly crave it.

any words of wisdom? if I start tomorrow, fresh month (!), my day 14 will be august 14th... i need help and any advice. especially to get through the first three again-- i did it once!

[La_La]

Keep your head up, good luck

Keep a journal, post here every single day for accountability... read and go over the success stories on the board and motivate yourself - probably try to keep your self from tempation ~ you wouldn't run in the middle of the street if a car was coming... don't go into processed carb ridden situations you know you will subcome to..

keep your head up, we are all here to support you...

[Sarah1341]

Re: help!!!!

Eating out is not as hard as it seems. You could have a grilled chicken salad, a cheeseburger without the bun, a steak with a side salad or steamed veggie. Lots of options. As to the icecream, you just have to say no and stick with it. I know it sounds hard, but what is more important - icecream with your pals or your weight loss goals? Start your outings with a firm position that you are not going to stray.

I would also suggest that you preplan your meals and snacks for each day. That always helps me. For instance, I make some breakfast "muffins" every week to each in the mornings, plan my what I'm going to have for lunch and dinner. If its already planned, you will tend to stick a little more closely to your way of eating.

Hope that helps. Good luck!!!!

[DragonflyMoon]

Re: help!!!!

Hey, hang in there! I feel for ya! You CAN do this though - keep checking in with us everyday so we know how you are doing! Can you try writing yourself a little "stick with it" encouraging note to keep in your pocket? No one would have to know about it... just sneak a peek at it when you feel tempted and remind yourself why you are doing this...

You can do it!

[ShannonK]

Re: help!!!!

The best thing that I usually do is read the book again. Read it again and again. You will always pick up something new or remember something that you have forgotten. You can do this!