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    Screwed up- no willpower

    I broke induction this wkend. The stress was all around. There were a lot of carb treats- the white sugar kind.

    I was ok for a few hours- I had a great dinner, extra snacks for work, lots of variety. Then I broke down. I didn't stop once I started.

    I realized that it wasn't a hunger thing. Honestly wasn't a sugar addiction either. And if it had been a brownie, a krispie treat or a cheesecake I may have understood. But it wasn't even a favorite food.

    I ate induction style again today. I'm averaging about 15 carb per day. But my concern about being able to last more than 2 weeks with poor stress mgmnt and coping skills doesn't seem possible. Is there a food for that problem?

    Am I going to make it thru induction on this diet?

    Also, I can't find the 5-10 percent induction loss comment in the dandr book. Can someone tell me what page? I only see the metabolic resistance chart with weights.

    I'm going to change my weight ticker now. I'm starting 1.4 lbs lower than last time...
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    Re: Screwed up- no willpower

    Well you have to find your inner strength. It can be hard with a lot of challenges around you but that is when it really counts. I think you should be proud that you are back on it.
    I don't know where that 5% thing is but if/when I come across it I will let you know.
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    • #3
      Re: Screwed up- no willpower

      Jenny, Thanks for your honesty. It is hard, no one will contradict that. BUT, it gets way easier after induction. I'm on day 16 and I've never felt better. I have no cravings. One thing you can do for cravings is take an L-glutamine supplement. Many people have found it rather helpful.

      Are you eating enough? Are you percentages well-balanced? Are you taking any/enough supplements? Are you drinking 64 oz of pure water? Do you have plenty of induction friendly snacks at arm's reach? Are you exercising?

      All the above are crucial to your success. We are here to help and support you!
      26/F, 5'10





      Heaviest Weight: 253 lbs

      Start Date: May 25/2009 @ 241 lbs
      Induction Complete: 228 lbs 13 lbs. gone buh-bye
      1st Mini Goal: 220 Lbs.

      6 LBS. FROM MINI-GOAL

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      • #4
        Re: Screwed up- no willpower

        Jenny
        Sounds to me like you are human. We all screw up and have challenges. Do not worry about going beyond two weeks, heck don't worry about tomorrow, just get through TODAY and you have a WIN which nobody can take away from you.

        You can do it, take it hour by hour if you have too.
        Jeff
        Jeff
        5'10" 50
        NorCal, U.S.A.
        ReStart Induction: 8/10/09 @439lbs
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        • #5
          Re: Screwed up- no willpower

          Originally posted by JennyM View Post
          But my concern about being able to last more than 2 weeks with poor stress mgmnt and coping skills doesn't seem possible. Is there a food for that problem?
          My suggestion would be to make sure you have plenty of 'legal' food that you love and maybe even seems decadent to you available so at the slightest feeling of deprivation you can eat something yummy and non-'dietish' and savour the luxury of eating it!

          Eating creamy Brie or cruchy pork rinds did it for me at the start
          Am I going to make it thru induction on this diet?
          I hope so
          Can you pin down the reason you succumbed to the 'treats'? If so you might be able to work out a strategy for if that same situation happens again.
          Also, I can't find the 5-10 percent induction loss comment in the dandr book. Can someone tell me what page? I only see the metabolic resistance chart with weights.
          You are right, Dr Atkins did not mention those percentages.
          I think maybe they are something that someone worked out from seeing what many people on support boards like this one managed to lose in those 14 days.
          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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          • #6
            Re: Screwed up- no willpower

            I agree totally that its an inner strength.
            My hubby doesnt eat this WOE, he has the worlds most fastest metabolism and has trouble gaining weight.
            I find the first day to be the hardest, because its within the first 24 hours that my body is like wow, what happend? Give me sugar!!! What i have to do is go find something to do, stay out of the kitchen. Dont look at the food. Drink a nice big glass of ice water, just do anything to get your mind off of it.
            Whenever your in a situation like that, walk away, when someone offers, say No thanks. You can do this, we have all been there. Its hard of course. But want it badly, really badly, and you can do it!
            I'll be 23 next month.
            I have a wonderful/supportive bf and a daughter who is a year and a half old.
            If I cant lose the weight for myself, I'll do it for her!

            Starting date : April 18,2010
            Height: 5 foot 5inches

            Current weight : 217.5 -
            Next goal weight: 210 -
            Goal weight: 199 -
            Goal weight: 190 -
            Goal weight: 180 -
            Goal weight: 170 -
            Goal weight: 160 -
            Goal weight: 150 (My pre-pregnancy weight) -

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            • #7
              Re: Screwed up- no willpower

              I have been doing a lot of reading and not much posting here, I started my induction a month ago and had to break it because we had already done all our shopping and I didn't have the funds to continue any longer than 5 days. That 5 days was awful.

              Now, ready and set for round 2 I have been on for 4 days now and it was not near as bad as before with the sluggish feeling and the headaches. But even tonight I found myself looking for anything in the house that was sweet and induction friendly. Found nothing, so I grabbed a glass of water.

              What always gets me through these moments though is knowing beyond a doubt the feeling I get from looking in the mirror when I hit my goal is going to be sweeter than any food on this planet. Atkins works, its only a matter of time and sticking to it.

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