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    Man the carbs are REALLY calling me today. I find myself day dreaming about French fries and pizza but I’ve been good. I don’t have a head ache YET today though I’m sure it’s coming later this afternoon. I’m taking this one day at a time, that’s the best I can do right now. I doubt myself more today that I will succeed but talking about it helps. I’ve been reading the board and talking with my co-worker (who’s very supportive) and the more I talk about it the better I am but I know folks are probably getting sick of hearing me whine so I hope the cravings STOP and SOON.



    My husband, who weighs 303 lbs, has started to slowly come around and start doing this with me. His brother teases him about his weight all the time and yesterday my husband got in the mail an advertisement for “fat man jeans” that go up to size 58 from his brother. Nice huh? There was no note inside the envelope, just an ad for plus size clothing. He’ll say it’s a joke but to a fat person, it’s NOT FUNNY. Thank God he lives in another state! And when he calls my husband on his cell phone and can tell my husband is driving … he’ll ask “where ya headed, McDonalds or Burger King?”



    Someone once said that fat people wear their problems on the outside and the whole world can see them, that’s why they’re an easy target. Obviously there’s a problem, you can clearly see it just by looking at the person! As unfortunate as it is, it’s the truth but it doesn’t mean skinny people are PROBLEM FREE!



    I’m sorry I’m so depressing sounding today y’all, this is just the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Admit that I have a BIG problem and commit myself to changing the way I look/feel. I have to do it this time, I HAVE TO. If I don’t, I can totally see myself house bound in a couple years just from depression.



    I’m still trucking along though, it’s day three, yippee!



  • #2
    Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

    This is also my third day. I am really feeling the headaches. I took some Ibuprofen so I am hoping that helps. I am feeling the cravings also. I am a teacher and the lunchroom is serving mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, wheat rolls etc. I can do this!!! Hang in there, we can get thru this together.

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    • #3
      Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

      Originally posted by Amy-SC
      Man the carbs are REALLY calling me today. I find myself day dreaming about French fries and pizza but I’ve been good. I don’t have a head ache YET today though I’m sure it’s coming later this afternoon. I’m taking this one day at a time, that’s the best I can do right now. I doubt myself more today that I will succeed but talking about it helps. I’ve been reading the board and talking with my co-worker (who’s very supportive) and the more I talk about it the better I am but I know folks are probably getting sick of hearing me whine so I hope the cravings STOP and SOON.



      My husband, who weighs 303 lbs, has started to slowly come around and start doing this with me. His brother teases him about his weight all the time and yesterday my husband got in the mail an advertisement for “fat man jeans” that go up to size 58 from his brother. Nice huh? There was no note inside the envelope, just an ad for plus size clothing. He’ll say it’s a joke but to a fat person, it’s NOT FUNNY. Thank God he lives in another state! And when he calls my husband on his cell phone and can tell my husband is driving … he’ll ask “where ya headed, McDonalds or Burger King?”



      Someone once said that fat people wear their problems on the outside and the whole world can see them, that’s why they’re an easy target. Obviously there’s a problem, you can clearly see it just by looking at the person! As unfortunate as it is, it’s the truth but it doesn’t mean skinny people are PROBLEM FREE!



      I’m sorry I’m so depressing sounding today y’all, this is just the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Admit that I have a BIG problem and commit myself to changing the way I look/feel. I have to do it this time, I HAVE TO. If I don’t, I can totally see myself house bound in a couple years just from depression.



      I’m still trucking along though, it’s day three, yippee!
      I suggest you keep a supply of legal snacks with you at this time. Also, if you are craving some particular food, take your mind off it: drink water, get some exercise, etc.

      During my lunch break I try to take a walk outside ('round the block or around the parking lot) before I eat. It counts as exercise and it helps me clear my mind. On days when the weather doesn't cooperate, I have a set of 4 pound weights and some resistance bands in my desk. So I do that or I do lower body stuff like squats at lunch or during coffee break. The point is to do something that will get your mind off a particular food.

      You can also re-train your brain: when you get a carb craving, feed yourself some fat, like cheese.


      ~Megs~
      242/141/160 (130)
      dress size 26/10/8
      5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
      My blog:
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      • #4
        Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

        Oh mjlanham2, you definitely have it tough too. We'll get through it! Stay strong and so will I! I had to ride an elevator at work today at lunch time with someone who had gone out and got Wendy's. That was brutal! And I had a hamburger for lunch today, just no bun or toppings on it and steamed broccoli. No sense in wishing what I could have had to go with it rather than broccoli because I can’t have it anymore, it just has put me in a really bad mood. I’m not usually a downer person, really I’m not, this induction phase is just brutal! Hang in there with me!


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        • #5
          Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

          Hi Amy, I'm on day three myself!! I already have the headache starting too. Hang in there. We can do this!!! I know we can!! Just another couple of days and the worst will be over. We will feel infinitely better!! Clear headed and better moods. It WILL get easier!!!

          I know exactly how you feel. I know I HAVE to do this. No looking back...only forward.

          Hope you have a better afternoon and evening!!!
          Joanne
          Female,38


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          "As you think and act so you shall become" - Buddha

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          • #6
            Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

            If it makes you feel any better...day three I felt like I was going to throw up, my head was pounding and I was weak. The cravings were horrible and I drank water by the gallon to try and fill myself up.

            Today is day eight and I am a different person. I have basically no cravings, I have so much more energy already...and I am eating due to hunger and for nourishment, not because I love french fries and I just drove past a Macdonalds.

            Keep at it, the first few days are tough. But I figure, the worse it is, the more you need it.

            We can do it together!!!!!!
            ~Jill~
            Began this journey 2/29/2008
            Fitness goals:
            May 24, 2008 5K
            July 25, 2008 10mi




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            • #7
              Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

              But just remember you guys! Your body is switching over to burning your own stores of fat instead of carbs. Once the switch is complete the cravings get soooo much easier to deal with and your energy level goes through the roof! Hang in there everyone and soon you'll be taking the stairs two at a time!!
              31/F/5'7"

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              • #8
                Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

                Yes Amy we can stay strong together. Yes, lunch was HARD!! But I did it even though it about killed me. However, for some reason this morning my mirror wasn't fogged up like it usually is so when I got out of the shower I about died!!!! That was the ugliest sight I have ever seen. That is what is making stay strong today. That image was AWFUL!!!!!! Stay strong, we can do this.

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                • #9
                  Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

                  Don't give up! It does get easier especially once you start seeing results. Take it day by day and it will add up to a lot of positive changes and weight lost.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Day three of induction ... getting harder!

                    Dear Amy,
                    I am only Day 4. I am feeling for you. Hold on there. You really can do this.
                    Day 3 was a terrible day for me but today am feeling good.
                    I had the shakes, slight fever, headache, nausea, bright yellow pee and even green poop.
                    I believe you can get through induction.
                    Take care.
                    30 year old female
                    Canadian, living in Korea
                    re-started: March 31st, 2008
                    Phase: Starting OWL 1!
                    goal: lose a few inches of fat, gain 6 pounds+ of muscle, lose some cellulite, run a marathon

                    kilometers ran in April: 105.5
                    started lifting weights

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