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    Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

    Today is a new day and I'm feeling good right now. I am worried because I have temptations to face today as I'm going grocery shopping with the family. There are certain things I used to buy before almost religiously on these days as treats. I am worried. Not so much that I will actually give-in to temptation, but of the struggle to come because of it. I really hate the days when I struggle. Two of my weaknesses are donuts, especially filled with either jelly or creme and Pop Tarts. I feel like I'm getting ready to fight a little war. I guess I'm in need of encouragement.
    All of you and the are definitely amazing and what I need right now. Thanks in advance!
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    Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

    I like this quote and I'm going to keep using it.

    "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels".

    I also find it helpful to do as the Bible says "take every negative thought captive", so every time you think of anything like a donut, dismiss it and start thinking positively. Think about those 9 pounds you've lost and the next 9 that will be melted off of your body. I think controlling your thoughts is paramount. If you continue to dwell on the donut, you will eat it, so pay attention to what you are thinking about.
    My Stats:

    Original start date: April 18, 2008

    Restart date: April 15, 2009

    Height 5' 5"
    Starting weight 151 pounds

    Goal - 125

    Current - 147

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    • #3
      Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

      Thank you for your thoughts. I really needed that. I will follow your advise and think positively.

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      • #4
        Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

        don't even walk down that aisle!!!!!! stick to the outside of the store. and keep that vision of the new, thinner, healthier you right in the forefront of your brain!!!! plan, take your list, get in and out as fast as you can.

        i promise it will get easier!





        started atkins 2/18/07
        5'7"........193/150/150

        "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
        "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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        • #5
          Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

          The good thing about Atkins is that there is no need to go to any of the aisles in the store! When shopping you only need to shop on the outside of the aisles (veggies, meat, cheese). Don't go into any aisles that might tempt you! You can do this! Imagine if you gain back that weight you've already lost? It's not worth it! Stay strong!!!
          SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
          27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







          The Game Plan:
          Goal weight 120 lbs
          Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
          Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
          Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
          Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
          Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
          Mini goal #6-175 lbs
          Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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          • #6
            Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

            I did it!!! I just got back. I had to come on here and update. I was soooooooooo tempted. The had these sampling tables with all kinds of goodies. I kept it together and walked away. It was hard. But I did it. I'm proud of myself. Yay! I actually kept muttering to myself "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." I didn't care if I looked like a nut. Now I'm in the comforts of my home, here in the forums and away from all that horrible temptation. Whew!

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              Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.



              A big round of applause! Good job saying no!!
              SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
              27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







              The Game Plan:
              Goal weight 120 lbs
              Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
              Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
              Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
              Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
              Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
              Mini goal #6-175 lbs
              Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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              • #8
                Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                Well done
                Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                • #9
                  Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                  You did it & the next time will be easier & then the next time will be easier & then the "devil's food" won't even bother you!!
                  "You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch

                  Glenda
                  F/5'10/47
                  261/xxx/???
                  "Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard
                  "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

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                  • #10
                    Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                    Score!!!!





                    started atkins 2/18/07
                    5'7"........193/150/150

                    "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
                    "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

                    sigpic

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                    • #11
                      Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                      I actually kept muttering to myself "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." I didn't care if I looked like a nut.
                      Rotf.

                      Keep it up long enough and you'll look like a thin and trim nut!

                      Congrats!
                      My Stats:

                      Original start date: April 18, 2008

                      Restart date: April 15, 2009

                      Height 5' 5"
                      Starting weight 151 pounds

                      Goal - 125

                      Current - 147

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                      • #12
                        Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                        Way to go! Congratulations.

                        sugargirl

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                        • #13
                          Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                          Thank you all very much!! You are all so supportive and I really appreciate your wise words.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                            Just a thought that might help for next time, I remember years ago when I was on one of the many unsuccessful diets I tried reading the advice 'never go shopping hungry'. It is easier to resist temptation if you have just eaten a tasty 'legal' snack
                            Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                            Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                            Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                            F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                            • #15
                              Re: Day 5 And 9 Lbs. Down - Yay! It Hasn't Been Easy.

                              FoodAddict:

                              What a wonderful encouraging loss! Im so happy for you.

                              I know what you mean about shopping and the temptations with the foods we use to eat and can't eat now. I have three kids and I can't expect for them to scarifice what they like because I can't eat the same things anymore.

                              I was at the store yesterday, buying foods mostly for my diet, but I did get a few choc. long johns for my son...who can eat anything and never put of weight....ahh to be young with a high metabolism. Anyway, my daughter that is a litte underweight ask for me to get her some chocolate brownie Ben and Jerry ice cream, and my baby daughter...pop tarts, etc. I did buy some treats for them, but not once did it distract me or get me tempted. Sams club especially has many booths set up where you can sample different foods and I just whisk past them, no smoothies (which I love), it's okay though.

                              It is all those foods over a peiord of time that got me into this situation and I can say no thanks now.

                              Best Wishes and remain strong and determined!

                              Rose

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