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  • #16
    Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

    TWS gets to the macro reason aka biology, I think, and Joy stated very truly the micro aka personal reason. Cheers to both of you and the others in this ADBB for choosing to navigate through biology's (and society's) pressures, and charting your own direction, which is positive, healthy and for you!
    240/231/198
    6'1"
    01/09/10
    Goal 1: 229
    Goal 2: 219
    Goal 3: 209
    Goal 4: 198
    Goal 5: Maintain @195-198

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    • #17
      Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

      I believe that it is a head game. When we cheat, we do not see an immediate result/weight gain and so we just continue to indulge thinking it wont matter. When we finally do see some change in the scale numbers, we get into a funk and then some degree of depression or frustration kicks in and we just cave. It a vicious circle.
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      Start date - Jan. 15/08, 204 - Aug 2009 - final 168
      Restart date - Jan. 6/10 - 195

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      • #18
        Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

        My main problem is the darn TV. If I'm watching, I'm eating. I've cut way back on the amount I watch but when winter comes, there's not much else to do in our orchard when everythings dormant. Maybe this year will be different because we have a new grandchild living next door and I can spend more time with her and less in front of the tube. Here's hoping anyway!
        Aka Nyna
        HW199/CW168.5/GW155

        "Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron

        Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!

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        • #19
          Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

          I'm just returning to this WOE (or will be after I have my baby - hopefully next week). I previously lost 90lbs. on Atkins back in 2003/2004. I NEVER cheated and stayed on track until the end of 2006 (maintained my goal weight from 2/04 - 12/06).

          My reasons are the same as many others have already stated.

          1. I wanted to fit in. I was tired of being different. I felt like my WOE made eating out awkward. I'd just started dating my boyfriend in early '07 and didn't want him to think I was "weird". Well, as another person stated, being obese is much worse than possibly coming off as "different" or having "weird" eating habits.

          2. Depression. Instead of seeing a doctor and addressing the issue (I didn't have insurance at the time) I ate and ate and ate. Once I was off track I really let go. I ate whatever I wanted thinking it was making me feel happy. When the donuts were gone so was the happiness!

          3. Boredom. Each time I tried to get back to this WOE I found myself really bored after about a week. I think this will be a major challenge for me this time around too. I have to accept that convenience foods are a thing of the past for me. I have to plan!

          SW:234 CW:215(1/25/10)

          Goal 1: 207




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          • #20
            Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

            I'm addicted to sweets! Stress and anxiety trigger my binges so I hav decided to be prepared at all times and also try to "STOP" and be in the moment and "Watch" the cravings or negative feeling simply pass.

            The craving/emotion will pass but the pounds just keep on adding up.

            We can do this!
            5'5" Female
            SW 175/CW 172/GW130






            1st Mini Goal - 165
            2nd Mini Goal - 155
            3rd Mini Goal - 145
            4th Mini Goal - 135
            10/2/08


            "Wherever you go there you are"

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            • #21
              Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

              I can see myself in a lot of these posts and it's good to know that I'm not alone in my weaknesses!

              One I may have passed over that also applies to me is the sense that I DESERVE something that I can't have. If I'm in an especially bad mood or hungry and unprepared, I'll find something I can't have and slowly convince myself that I shouldn't have to be different than everyone else and deserve to indulge.
              Eric

              Age: 38
              Height: 6' 1"
              Round 1: 6/08 - 11/08 (SW 270 / LW 223)
              Round 2: July 19, 2009
               SW 254.5 / CW 242 / GW 210

              Keep your eyes focused on the prize!

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              • #22
                Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

                When you've been on and off Atkins as much as I feel I have (it's been over 4 years of a ride), I think I learned the most about myself is that I knew how to justify eating something not on the plan at the point I was at, or not following the OWL rung as as I should have. Gosh it's hard to live and learn sometimes.
                ~Lisa~
                F, 37, 5' 7", Medium Frame
                I've been to the edge of 240something and I ain't going back!
                CW: 188
                GW: 165
                1st Goal: 180
                2nd Goal: 175
                3rd Goal: 170
                Final Goal: 165
                "You get what you put into it..."

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                • #23
                  Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

                  I think that part of my problem is definitely not being prepared. Another reason that I have failed is embarrassment of the diet. I have been out with friends or family and had to explain myself and the diet. The comments are not mean in any way, just curious. I always have the feeling that people are judging me. I mean, if the diet were working, then why am I still chubby, eh?

                  I guess I always thought that if I were eating a salad, then I would *look* thinner.... silly, right?
                  149.8/no weigh/ 119



                  1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                  what the rungs mean to me:
                  rung 1 - more veggies
                  rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                  rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                  rung 4 - berries, melon
                  rung 5 - wine -
                  rung 6 - beans, hummus
                  rung 7 - other fruits
                  rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                  rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                  Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                  (on to pre-maintenance)

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                  • #24
                    Re: Just Why Do People Fail???

                    I know i get sooo sick of it being the topic of conversation!!

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