Is it just me??

[BurnFat]

When ever I lose a few pounds and/or meet one of my goals I'm tempted to jump off the Atkins wagon and celebrate my achievement with carbs. Does this happen to anyone else?

[vonyvon]

Re: Is it just me??

Yes, but then I don't. When I wake up the next morning, I am so happy that I didn't

[AlaskaGirl]

Re: Is it just me??

Burn I used to be that way.....

Now I try to find a reward before my goal. Like a massage or a tattoo.... Then when I reach my goal I focus on that prepared reward instead of leaving my mind open to be suduced by the dark lord... carbs

Some neat reward ideas are-

some nice cut flowers, a trip to the movies (with your own treats), a pedicure. You change your mind set and then the reward becomes more important than just food.

Julie

[kellymch2006]

Re: Is it just me??

Good ideas, Julie! I think if you look up self-sabotage in the search bar, you'll find lots of info on this, burn.

I know this idea intimately. Unfortunately.

[msanjelpie]

Re: Is it just me??

We are so used to celebrating with food, it's how we got fat in the first place...

Now I celebrate by buying a new outfit...

[neihu]

Re: Is it just me??

I always think I will go out for sushi when I reach a goal - and then when I do, I stick to low carb foods - sashimi, edamane, tofu...

My next goal - I am going for a pedicure, the one after that, buy a new bathing suit - my ones from last year are too big!

[zoewmu]

Re: Is it just me??

What I've noticed is that about once a week there is a situation where it is really hard to stay on track. A family party at a pizza place, birthday cake, the movie theatre (I love popcorn!), taking the kids out for ice cream. So, once a week I have to force myself to stay on track because of a situation I have little control over. The rest of the time it's easy.

[BurnFat]

Re: Is it just me??

You guys gave me a great idea to help me celebrate my resent loses. I'm going to buy a few sets of pretty matching bras and panties. That's much better than eating carbs.