I'm back after gaining more weight.

[Fabulou$]

I'm so depressed I should have stuck with induction weeks ago, but no I couldn't hang. I'm at a loss for words right now, I'm just sad. I take medication which makes me eat. I'm an emotional eater and I'm so sick of going up and up, the summer is coming, its hot outside and I don't like the way my a** and thighs are spreading. I want to lose but its a struggle.

[liv]

Re: I'm back after gaining more weight.

It sure can be a struggle sometimes.
Sending good thoughts your way
Is there anything you can do to take your focus away from food?

[msanjelpie]

Re: I'm back after gaining more weight.

What happened with induction the first time around?

[IrishIrish]

Re: I'm back after gaining more weight.

I am not going to say anything that you haven't heard before. To be an Atkins success:

• Read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002. Read it, highlight the parts that you want to remember, re-read it. Consider it your instruction manual. Don't skip meals. Don't go ten hours without eating.
• Make copies of the Acceptable Food List for Induction and the Rules of Induction and carry them with you so you have no excuses. Read them often. And if it isn't on the list, don't eat it.
• Plan, plan, plan!!! Plan your meals, your snacks, your "go to" emergency plan if you find yourself stranded without your food or have a plan for travel or vacation. Don't use "emergencies" as an excuse. If you have to be in a hospital emergency room with a family member, cafeterias usually sell burgers, tuna fish or something that may not be perfect but it will be better than carbs for you.
• Stay hydrated with water. Water will flush out toxins.
• Exercise. Find some forms of exercise that you enjoy doing whether it is walking, dancing, an exercise class, DVD exercise, swimming, bicycling or whatever. I bet your child would love to exercise with you!!
• Look to this board for accurate information and ask questions. The moderators or people who have had success with Atkins are willing to help.
• Remember this is Dr. Atkins plan. Doing Atkins except for the parts you don't want to do doesn't work, so don't expect it to. He spelled it out clearly in DANDR 2002. He not only tells us what to eat, but what to avoid.

If I sound harsh, I can hear the sadness in your post. No one else can do this for you. You have to take responsibility and commit to this way of eating for it to work for you. If you are taking medication that "makes" you gain weight, than talk to your doctor. In the meantime, make a meal plan and stick to it.

I was the queen of excuses once upon a time. I had a reason for every bad thing I ate. It wasn't until I got serious that I didn't let things get in the way. Since starting Atkins and being successful with it as my WOL, I've had a serious accident, family illnesses requiring my attention, vacations, business travel, birthday parties, special occasions, but I always remained focused on what was important ... ME, my health, my family, my friends, my work and the things I enjoy.

You can do it, but you have to want it and commit to it!!

[Fabulou$]

Re: I'm back after gaining more weight.

Thanks everybody. Irish I'm going to purchase me another copy of DANDR, I don't have my old one. I'm going for my walk today, wish me luck and again thanks for the support.

[mitzimarie]

Re: I'm back after gaining more weight.

I take medication which makes me eat.

Have you asked your doc if there is another medication that you could try? Maybe there is an alternative that doesn't have the same effect.

Sorry you're feeling depressed. I'm glad that you came here for support.

[imagood1]

Re: I'm back after gaining more weight.

when you THINK you are hungry trying drinking another glass of water - many times we THINK we are hungry when actually we are dehydrated. Good luck to you this time.