I even blew the first day help

[qualitygrrl38]

Hi everyone, I have been battling this for some @#%$!@# reason, instead of just sticking with it. Each time I feel like I am just one of those thast is totally hopeless. I have had 5 starts? today is 5 and i blew it already. tonite i just gorged on a peanut butter sandwiches at the end of the nite. After watching extreme makevover home edition. Will someone please tell me, that they either know of, or have themselves, been successful even with starts like mine please?

I tried weight watcher in the mix a few mo. ago, and i defitinely didnt do a thing on weight for sure. I am so sad right now, I am crying. You guys I used to be so beautiful on the outside. I would turn heads and i say that not being concieted but i went from beauty to a mess literally. People do not recognize me even. I had a great figure once. Yes i have alot better going on inside but damn it, I want to be attractive again. I am single, and do not even lift my eyes to men anymore. They do not look at me anyway. Where can I start to learn to love myself? I know I definitely eat with my emotions. Any suggestions, ? do some of you successful come to the board in the beginning to hang on for dear life to get thru the beginning stages of this induction start? do you get the problem foods completely out of the house even with kids at home? I am so sad right now. darn it. I would welcome some encouragement, or experiences to share if you would please, I am 205, 5'1, 41 yrs old, and have 7 kids most of which are grown. I look like an old hag now. thank you for listening to me. Anne

[slimndown]

Re: I even blew the first day help

Oh sweetie! I have felt the same way myself. I am 25 now and weigh on the verge of 230 at 5'7". Like you, I'm not conceited but know that I was a very beautiful woman before I got this big. I'm of scandinavian descent, so I was never the Britney type bombshell but nevertheless I was a beauty that attracted the scary types - the kind that come lurking around at night. That wasn't fun as a teenager....Anyways, yes I have started Atkins about 30 times and restarted after the 'first day' of induction. I've now been on it for 20 days! It gets SO MUCH easier after the first week. YES! Get all the BAD FOODS out of the house - at least for your first 14 days. The family can support you for 2 weeks - they will always find a goodie somewhere - my family does.

[cleochatra]

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Oooh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me!

Just over 2 weeks ago I fell off the wagon for three days. I know--you probably thought I was an angel, but nopiedopie!

Night time is going to always be the hardest on your blood sugar; hence you'll note when you ate the sammich? Night time! (They don't call me Nancy Drew for nothing you know_).

Be prepared for nighttime blood sugar lows and make sure you see them for what they are.

Be prepared for the cravings and feelings of wiorthlessness. That is your bloodstream trying to convince you that without more processed foods you cannot be happy.

Be prepared for being tired and cranky and ornery for a few days.

But whatever you do, use reason first, not emotion. Refuse to react. Instead take action!

You can do this. I know you can!

[divaindubai]

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I can relate to you all! You just get back on the wagon and you can do it! Come visit us in Second Time Around Club if you need to, that's what we have that board for!

Cleo! Now you got them pirate and lobster around your neck should you cheat again! hehe Don't CHEAT again cleo-bobeo bananafo feo!

[Elizellen]

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You can do it, Qualitygrrl38

One tip that many find works is to first take a long drink of water before going for food if you feel hungry and wait 15 minutes or so. Tell yourself - I might be thirsty, not hungry - but if I am still hungry in 15 minutes I will eat something. Apparently our 'hunger feeling' is very similar to our 'thirsty feeling' and we need to learn to identify which one we are feeling.

Then after that time if you are still hungry - eat a high fat snack!

Also try to have loads of yummy induction-legal snacks available at all times so if you find yourself yearning for some of the kids' food you can grab your own 'special treat' foods instead. Even if you feel you are eating too much, make sure you have plenty of high fat snacks around to help you get through the first days of induction

If you can stay strong for just a few days you will find it easier to stick to induction as ketosis kicks in and your appetite diminishes.

[speedygt03]

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Don't be so down on yourself, I guarantee that everyone at ADBB has goofed at one point in time. I, myself have started atleast 5 times. The first week is the most difficult, you have to understand that, after that it gets better! Don't get to thinkin that you're going to be feeling that way for the entire time your on Atkins.

Now, watching Extreme Makeover will send anyone runnin to PB sammichs! Along with 10 boxes of tissues!!!

If you tell yourself that this is it, i'm going to do this and I will get back to the way I was. You will!!! Hang up a 'before' picture of yourself, to guide you to where you want to get back too. Once you get on this WOE, its pretty hard to fall off (unless you dont plan ahead) WHO CAN'T EAT STEAK EVERYDAY?!?!?!?!?!?!?! and C-H-E-E-S-E!!!!!!!!!!! along with all the other endless possibilities!

Take out all the junk food in your house, take a day to make all types of things and put in the freezer\fridge so when you DO get a craving, you have nothing to cheat with. Buy sugar-free jello! Do a google search for low-carb recipes. Or go to ADBB's recipe section, you're bound to find something that you love, something that will help you in your time of wanting to cheat.
and............post ALOT!!! lol, this will help you when you are craving, there is always someone here to respond....BACK AWAY FROM THE BREAD!!!!
Good luck, you can do this!

[Desertthorn]

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Queen here. You know, I think for some of us, starting this plan is just like quitting smoking. Going cold turkey is the best way, but the hardest. And you know, its just kind you body rebelling and sometimes you need to resort to tricks. BUT ONCE YOU GET THRU THE FIRST DAY, THE SECOND IS EASIER

[Sallyb]

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Hi qualitygrrl38,

We CAN all relate to you I can assure you! Not that that helps you
stay on the right path...but it does get so much easier, promise. I
find the first 4/5 days painfull, hate the feeling of wanting the
carbs things so much, far too easy to give in.

Try really hard to just get through the first days, do everything
in your power to get the first week under your belt. I tell myself,
If I fail - this or that will happen and this scares me not too fall off.

Wow - good for you, 7 babies - that is TOTALLY impressive, you clever
committed Mom!

Be strong, Sally

[cleochatra]

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How are you doing, sweetie pie?

[Sallyb]

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Hi Cleo

How you doing? Looks like your doing good - look at that loss! It's amazing
what you have achieved!

I'm overall doing good, in theory I'm on OWL at moment but had a bit of carb
creep currently, you know a few too many nuts, drop more cream and heaps
too much mayo! So I'm on day 1 of Induction for a week to retrain my eating pattern. Done well today, not eaten the nuts I normally would have done
by this time of day and had a quarter of the mayo - so I am pleased so far.

Look after yourself and creep up the grand work yur doing. Always joyfull to see
your quirky posts - they make me smile, love you to bits!

Take care, Sally X

[Arielle]

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I too can relate! I kept re-starting, falling off, re-staring again. I know you can do this. I've been through the same thing. Night time is my hardest too. For some reason, I have remained cheat free for 13 days.I think if you can make it for a little while, those cravings will slow WAY down for you. They have for me. In fact, I am starting to not eat as much as I was (ketosis kicking in)
Good luck!!