I feel like such a FAILURE!!

[rd2lose]

OK.. .so i have the book.. read it and cleared my kitchen of all HORRID things (As suggested in the book) and have replaced them with healthy things from the acceptable foods list.

This is only my 2nd day and yesterday went bad. . and today has been the worst. . i have no will power. . .I feel like i am doomed to be fat and unhealthy for life. I make such horrible choices. . . I brought my bacon and eggs to work today (woke up early to make sure i had my snacks) so i would not be tempted to cheat and I wont say what i ate here at the office (don't want to cause any others to cheat) BUT let's just say it wasn't bacon and eggs =( why do i do this to myself!!

If someone can offer words of encouragement, been through something similar. . or whatever.. please help. I am feeling really down today

[not2late]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

(<-----that's supposed to be me patting you on the back, not slapping you on the head )

Okay, you've beaten yourself up. Now your very next meal should be an Atkins friendly one.

Next thing you have to do. Think what triggered you to eat what you did. You wrote you ate at the office (probably a place were donuts and bagels are in permanent residence, right?) Maybe, you can eat before going to the office or on the way to the office if time is really a problem for you.

[penniedo]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Check out the different menus and have your meals planned ahead of time, make a bunch of induction freindly snacks to have on hand and get on this board when you need support! Rd2lose-- you can do this!

[rd2lose]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Thank you both so much for your support and encouraging words! The other day before i started i went to the never ending recipie thread and printed off some things i knew would work for me. .. so i'll make sure i have my salad and chicken breast for lunch and i have celery and cream cheese for snack . .Thanks!!

I feel better .. .

[Lady_Hawke]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

first of all you are NOT a failure!!! You are here, you are trying, that is not a failure!
The first few days on induction are the hardest - once you get past them, and you will - it will get easier! I know you can do it and I know you will be successful!

[tabekat]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Atkins is perfect for failures, and all people with no willpower. I myself am weak and spineless, especially when it comes to food.

I'm not ashamed of this - I rejoice in this. I have accepted my true nature and have allowed Atkins to save me from myself.

Heres the deal. You take it on faith for 2 weeks. You stick to the foods on the approved food list for 2 weeks. 14 days. Anyone can stick for 14 days. And you know why? Because you get to eat! So EAT! Liberal portions of fish and meat and eggs, 4 ouces of cheese and 3 cups of veggies.

If you are eating everything that you can eat, and never letting yourself get hungry, you can nail two weeks.

Get up early, make yourself a big breakfast,
leave the house full!

By the time you have done 2 weeks, your body will usually have shifted into ketosis which is a wonderful state of being that will alter your palate and change your appetites. (Sometimes it takes longer, it depends on the individual...)

Make up your mind now to embrace Atkins for at least 3 to 6 months before coming to any final conclusions.

You will not have to use willpower to stick to Atkins. It will not be hard to do forever. The day will come when this is how you prefer to live.

So, get back on induction with your next bite. Guilt is not empowering, in fact it will keep you stuck. Part of the journey is learning how to speak kindly to yourself. You had a speed bump now you are back on track.

From now on, you tell yourself that you love yourself enough to eat healthy food that will nourish your body and spirit. Just keep affirming that.

Bacon and eggs are great for lunch and dinner too!

[rd2lose]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Lady Hawk and Tabecat~~Thank you soooooooo much. Very inspiring I am going to love coming to this community daily and sharing how I am doing. Everyone is so supportive.

I am back on it and ready to commit!

[sunflowergrl]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Everybody messes up, so forgive yourself!! You will do this, and you will be so glad you did! You are not doomed to be fat, you came to the right place. You admitted your mistake, and now you are learning from it. Anytime to feel down on yourself, just remember you are a wonderful person who deserves to be happy. Everyone here is rooting you on!!

[fluffyman]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Okay - food can be addicting, just like drugs or cigarettes. People don't break bad habits overnight. It can take a few false starts to get over the withdrawals - don't beat yourself up. You can do this!

[Eleonore]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

I can only tell you about my experience. My first induction week was very very hard. I couldnt even sleep..and sometimes I got up to have coffee and some cheese to help with the carvings. I remember crying and crying and asking my bf, how was I going to take it for another 12 days, 11 days,10 days..
And then it stopped.I started exercising more and avoiding places or situations that could led me to fail.
Today is friday, I know my bf will come home with a huge chocolatethat he will eat while we watch a movie.
Im going to prepare some sour cream and mushrooms for me.
I always ask myself. "Do you really want to eat that? do you really want to give up, and then start again even fatter?"

[kayceear]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Feelings of Failure are just that...a feeling, it doesn't make you one... Today is a brand new one and you can do this, You can do this, just get past the 3-4 days to detox your body from all the carbs and it will be smooth sailing.

[ttdriver]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Atkins is perfect for failures, and all people with no willpower. I myself am weak and spineless, especially when it comes to food.

I'm not ashamed of this - I rejoice in this. I have accepted my true nature and have allowed Atkins to save me from myself.

Heres the deal. You take it on faith for 2 weeks. You stick to the foods on the approved food list for 2 weeks. 14 days. Anyone can stick for 14 days. And you know why? Because you get to eat! So EAT! Liberal portions of fish and meat and eggs, 4 ouces of cheese and 3 cups of veggies.

If you are eating everything that you can eat, and never letting yourself get hungry, you can nail two weeks.

Get up early, make yourself a big breakfast,
leave the house full!

By the time you have done 2 weeks, your body will usually have shifted into ketosis which is a wonderful state of being that will alter your palate and change your appetites. (Sometimes it takes longer, it depends on the individual...)

Make up your mind now to embrace Atkins for at least 3 to 6 months before coming to any final conclusions.

You will not have to use willpower to stick to Atkins. It will not be hard to do forever. The day will come when this is how you prefer to live.

So, get back on induction with your next bite. Guilt is not empowering, in fact it will keep you stuck. Part of the journey is learning how to speak kindly to yourself. You had a speed bump now you are back on track.

From now on, you tell yourself that you love yourself enough to eat healthy food that will nourish your body and spirit. Just keep affirming that.

Bacon and eggs are great for lunch and dinner too!

MARVELOUSLY SAID!!!

YOU CAN DO IT!

Betty

[sombersusie]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

i agree with the others too! Eat your atkins foods to your hearts content right now! If you're hungry don't deny yourself, have another piece of bacon! Soon your cravings will shut down and you may have to force yourself to eat. Take plenty of the good stuff with you and when you see that other EVIL food eat yours instead. (practice thinking about how bad sugar is for you, how it will stall your weight loss and send your blood sugar levels spiking through the roof!) you want your blood sugar on an even line so to speak, the fewer bumps the better!
good luck girl, i want to say if I can do this so can you!!

[Thinker]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Feeling disappointed in yourself is part of life. It never goes away. But look at the brightside - feeling disappointed is a sign that you aren't willing to accept the status quo.

I lost 100lbs doign Atkins around 4 yrs ago. I gained 10 lbs back reasonably quickly when I went on OWL - but kept steady there all this time. I've recently added an uncomfortable 5 lbs since I've been very sloppy since Thanksgiving. Now, I've been living this for YEARS. I know it works. I even really like it - yet I"m having trouble. I've been filchign bread or getting light headed because I've not kept my diet in control.

The point is - it even happens to those of us who have done it for a long time.

Stay with it. Reward yourself with foods you'd never dream of eating. Wait two weeks - and then see how much control you get!!!

[hey_nelson]

Re: I feel like such a FAILURE!!

Ok rd2lose, what do you have planned for your meals on Saturday? Post your meals here in your journal and let the PRO's take a look at it.

Remember you can do this.
love and prayers
patty