Gaah!

[Lena May]

Okay, I have tried get back into the swing of things, but every time I do, I get carbs out in front of my face and I can't resist. I am so susceptable to things that I am not supposed to eat. I'm screwing up and I don't want to gain any more weight. I feel like I am a failure to all of you and especially to myself, since I really want to do this. It's so hard watching other people eat whatever they want and here I am, I eat this same thing and I gain like five pounds in like two seconds. Okay, so I exagerated there, but still, that's what it feels like. I know that I can never be like those people since I have the worst metabolism ever. I do have hypothyroidism and I am tired some of the time, but not all the time, and I can get to be in a lethergic state if I am excessively tired. I really want to restart this and stay on the wagon for a really long time. I have taken a few days to sort out my issues that I have been having, and now I won't be having a problem anymore with what's been happening. I just need to stay focused and inspired. Since I won't be getting any dinner tonight and I just stuffed my face full of whatever, I will just drink water for the rest of the day and start when I get hungry sometime before i go to my class. I am so sorry about everything that's happened, I have to do this, I want to and I need more resources if it's going to work. I know it works because I have done it before. I no longer want to feel disgusting and I nop longer want to have fat all over my body. Whew, that felt good. -hugs- It feels nice to be back.

<3 Bekka

[Moochiecat]

Well..definitely check out the Thyroid and Atkins Forum

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/viewforum.php?f=84

so you can talk to folks with similar issues as yourself.

I'm hoping you have a good doctor that is working with you through all of this..that can make a big difference as well.

The best advice I can give you is to make sure you've read the book from cover to cover, are familiar with the Acceptable Foods List and the Rules of Induction, and that you plan ahead as much as you can so you always have lots of legal foods to reach for when faced with cravings.

Take it day by day, meal by meal, even bite by bite if you have to. When you have a cheat-free day, CELEBRATE it!! :icondance Pat yourself on the back...reward yourself with something fun! (I bought myself fun socks...lol..sounds goofy, but little things like that can be a great help...especially when a person is used to having food rewards)

Keep telling yourself that each little victory like that adds up to a slimmer healthier body for you...because it really truly does. Everything you do counts, so when you have that carby food in your hand, ask yourself if eating it is going to help you in any way..and LISTEN to yourself when you answer.
You have more control than you realize, Bekka...you just need to realize it. :yes

[Elizellen]

:hug Bekka :hug
Moochiecat has given you excellent advice in her posting so I just wanted to send you some cyberhugs.

[Lena May]

Aww, this is why I love this place so much, you're so supportive! :hug to Everyone on the board, even if you haven't posted here. Today will be my first day and I won't screw up. I'm about to eat breakfast soon, and I know what I am having: Chicken and a small salad composed of cumcumbers with a light dressing. That's always yummy, no matter what. I will do my drinking when I am at work, since I stand up a lot and walk around. When I get home, I am not going to run, but I am going to use the machine that my dad bought for me and excercise for 20 minutes or so, it will be painful, but I know I can do it! Thanks a lot guys!

<3 Bekka

Gotta stay focused.

[Laurenfra]

Try to have a small snack or a meal before you get too hungry. I have found I must eat before I make my kids dinner. If I am hungry I just begin to eat what I am making for them. If I have already eaten I can fight it off.
Best to you! :hug