whirlwind

[Jue]

Hello all:
I'm stuck in a whirlwind!
I feel like as each week goes by I'm doing the same dance with my nutrition. Yesterday, I did well untill last night. I had a handfull of gummie bears, and I think my calorie consumtion is too much. For me, I was not watching the calorie tally, but I started watching it when my weight went in the wrong direction. I exercise everyday, I drink H20,(probably a gallon a day), and I do watch my carbs. I think I do over my carb intake , b/c I use Splenda packets and don't count them. Honestly, I don't see the science behind counting them. I mean they are zero calorie, right? Please don't take my comments the wrong way, I'm mainly venting for myself to read what I'm writing. Obviously, Atkins works! All of your photes are proof, but sometimes I feel like its not in my destiny. I ammmmm a positive person, I just hate when I get in these moods, (female hormonal ups and downs), because I just don't see the clear break in the sky. Man, how depressing I must sound--- I am happy really, but my weight does have a influence on my moods, emotions, etc... And I just wonder why I let this happen to me over and over and over again.
Once, again i'm staring induction. I'm going to limit my packets of splenda and diet A&W rootbeer, with Aspartame, (even if it does say zero calories , carbs etc....) I'm going to cut out my 3oz. of cheese and really put fourth the effort to break the spin in my life.

Thank you all for allowing me to vent!

God Bless the Pope, and allow me to be as humble, and forgiving as he is!Jue :angelanim

[cmcole]

Perhaps the best idea is to make a list of acceptable foods and create a menu from that.

If you live alone, get rid of things from the pantry you cannot have. If not, then create a shelf/cupboard just for your items, and then you won't reach for things you shouldn't.

Plan to have Induction-friendly snacks on hand. If necessary, divide your meals into small, frequent ones, rather than large ones.

There are many ways to make this work, but every one of them requires a commitment on your part.

[Peterlock]

Hi Jue, :wave

Feeling bad your weight and wondering how you ended up at whatever size you are isn't uncommon or unusual - in fact it's one of the ties that bind all of the 17,000+ members here on the Board together. We've all suffered to some extent.

Atkins works, make no mistake about. The success stories you see both in the living breathing people around you on this site and the hundreds of thousands of men women and children worldwide who reap the rewards of a life on Atkins every single day.

What disturbs me in your post is your cavalier attitude towards certain issues. Splenda as an example, if you abuse it what's to say you don't over indulge in other foods? Maybe you don't but I think it's a fair assumption to make.

Have you read the 2002 version of Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution?
Do you use the book as a guide and a blue print for this WOL or instead do you look to advice, hearsay and answers to specific questions to build your Atkins eating plan?

It's an important question because if you haven't read - really read it you're destined to fail, and that's a fact.

You may find some success based on the advice and support of people with extensive knowledge of Atkins but it won't last - not in the long run.

The fact is that Nothing takes the place of allowing Dr. Atkins to explain his theories and principles to you in his own comfortable conversational style through reading his book - period.

The diet part is amazingly easy, it's changing behavior that's always difficult. I think you're making a wise move by re starting Induction and I urge you to do a clean, "by the book "Induction - rule out the sweets, tough out two weeks without Splenda and get yourself over the wall of cravings and destructive eating habits.

If you do have the book but have only skimmed it - pick it up and read it. If you haven't bought yourself a copy get one as soon as possible, it's that important.

With those tools in place and a heart full of determination you will succeed. You'll reach your goal weight, you'll enhance your health on every possible level.

But there are no short cuts - It's a straight course, it's easy enough to follow and it's guaranteed to lead you into a better life, all you have to do is follow it.

Peter ha

[Moochiecat]

Jue...it seems to me, by your post, that you haven't done your homework by reading Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (version 2002, DANDR for short)

Sweeteners are limited to 3 a day, no aspartame is allowed. Just because something says zero carbs doesn't mean it is Induction-safe.

Your confusion and depression seems to be mostly from not knowing what the limits and rules are.
Read the book so you understand the 'why' behind Atkins. Once you have that clear in your mind you will have more confidence in your ability to do this.

At the very least read the FAQ forum

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewforum.php?f=106&sid=48ce760a5bcabf7aee1b7c1ea4f61841

There's no special magic to doing this..just follow the Rules, eat from the Acceptable Foods list only(If it ain't on the list, don't eat it!), be patient, diligent, and have faith that it'll work for you.

When you have cravings, consciously turn to a legal food. A boiled egg is going to be nutritionally beneficial to your body...a handful of gummie bears isn't...think nutritionally when you make your choices, not emotionally.

The more knowledge you have about this way of eating, the higher your chances of success...so hang in there, do your reading...clean your house out of illegal foods (or lock them away and give a family member the key) and start fresh! :yes

[Elizellen]

Hello Jue :wave
I agree with all that has been said by others about this and wanted to add a suggestion which might help you.

Have you discovered the 'Review my menu' forum yet?
It is a bit below this one and there you can post a day or more's worth of menus to see if anyone can help you to make them more induction-friendly.

You may inadvertantly be eating something that brings on the gummi-bear cravings :yikes

[Jue]

Ok People!
I confess, I skimmed the book. Kick me! Its so true that, you read what you want to read and adhere to. I need to adhere to the inbetween before i can go forward.
After i do all my homework today, I'm going to re-read it cover to cover!
Thanks for the eye opener. You all are wonderful!!!!!!!!!!
Jue

[Moochiecat]

Glad to hear you're going to buckle down and read it, Jue..good for you!

There's a reason why we harp on people so much to read the book, and that's because it is worth every minute of your time, and it brings everything into perspective.

Good on ya!

[2big4mysize]

Good for you pay close attention to chapter 11 induction and rip chapter 18 out of your book to asssit you with your success.

Happy low carbing.

[Isabeau]

Good for you. If you haven't seen it already, there is an 'Emotional Eating' forum on this board too.

[Elizellen]

Jue - have you printed out the acceptable foods list ?
There is a wallet-sized one you can print out and have on you whenever you are deciding what to eat ot buy at the beginning of this forum.
Check everything against this list to make sure you dont slip into eating off-plan :hug