Time to be honest.

[Outback Jess]

Re: Time to be honest.

Well girl, welcome back and good luck to you as you get settled in.

[sadie147]

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Hi Ry, nice to see you back!!!

[Wonder Woman]

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rybread - man, I could have written your post! I did Atkins for almost a year and I was active on a LC board for a while but then I remember feeling what you felt - I couldn't understand why other people were struggling so bad when everything was so easy and straightforward for me! I ate my words too!

I also had problems incorporating new foods back in. Good carbs, right? Oatmeal, whole wheat versions of everything, trying new grains, fruits, etc, etc. It got outta control. That's why I am focusing this time on really finding that CCLL and always making sure that I keep track of my intake.

Thank you for posting - it seems that many of us REALLY relate to you!

[Scooterjam]

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I concur. This was a wonderful thread. I also am right there with you. I was lucky that my binge only last a couple months, but yikes...the damage..14 pounds. 9 of that is gone so far, and I've looked back at what I did wrong and where I lost control. We are very happy to have you back with us. These people here are so understanding and it's nice to know that we're 'not alone' in this quest. I agree with Jess, keep posting and reading others stories, share your own, and gain the motivation and power from trying to help others gain the confidence they need to see when they've slipped as well. I guess sometimes we're all in need of a shoulder to lean on.

Welcome back Rybread!

[PigsInSpace]

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Something that another carb addict told me once, was that carb/food addiction was harder than a heroin addiction, booze, and cigarettes combined. The problem with food addiction is that we have to eat to survive. Alcoholics and whatnot don't need to consume alcohol to survive, but we do need to consume our addiction to survive. So the fact that we can have any amount of success makes us stronger and wiser than ANY junkie out there. We just don't get the recognition and respect or pins for being sober.

Everyone has their own level of addiction. It takes a start, then a stop, then a start to get the ole car puttering to a roaring engine. This is simply part of the path. Hating yourself only causes self-doubt. Just try to keep in mind that you achieved something most people will go through life having never achieved. For that, you are to be commended.

Try try again, get back on the wagon, all that stuff! Good luck.

[rybread]

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I'm so glad there are other people out there who understand. Its so hard to admit that I've messed up, so its nice to have people who "get it."

I'm 16lbs above my lowest weight. 23.5lbs away from goal. I CAN DO THIS.