Struggling Badly

**Elizellen** · December 5, 2005, 04:08 PM

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Hi Jena welcome back to induction for the last time I hope!!

I agree it would be a good idea to start journalling again to make you accountable to yourself about what you are eating and why. And the signs will help too I am sure and make you stop and think before eating the off-plan food.

And as you know from the 47 pounds already lost shown on your ticker, once you get started on a cheat-free induction you will find it easier to stay on-plan and return to being the big loser you are!!

**jpierce** · December 5, 2005, 04:29 PM

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I def know that once I rid myself completely of the bad carbs everything will be a walk in the park. I loved my woe but had slid so far down in high carb sweets that the cravings are unbelievable. I will work hard to overcome. I deserve it.

**Moochiecat** · December 5, 2005, 08:04 PM

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" Just this one "

That's the kiss of death, isn't it?

Every mess up is an opportunity to learn and to grow. Really think about what made you take that first bite. Were you bored? Tired? Hungry and should have reached for a boiled egg? Thirsty? Sit down and think about why you did that to yourself, and think about things you can do to change that behavior.

When I'd start getting carby thoughts, I'd immediately drink a glass of water. I was never ever a water drinker, and to do this was so out of character for me I may as well have just chosen to set myself on fire...lol (but don't do that!) Or I'd go eat a boiled egg, or a piece of cheese. The idea was to shift habits. To let my body know that if it wanted something, it would certainly be allowed to have something, but it wouldn't be getting bad carby stuff...only good healthy Atkinsy stuff.
You really need to stay in the moment and eat consciously. I was the queen of the face-stuffers..not realizing how much I ate of something and certainly not savouring the flavour of the food...I think my main goal was just to get it in me, to make it mine..something like that.
We are so wrapped up emotionally with our food, that it can take a long time to untangle all that, understand it and deal with it. Hang in there!

**jpierce** · December 5, 2005, 08:40 PM

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I just want to apologize in advance that my pictures are so big. I'm trying to figure out how to change that. My gosh!

Anyway, I have gone to the grocery store and restocked my house w/ good foods. Foods that can be on hand when I get a craving. As to answer your question what made me take that first bite. Hungry and unprepared. I went to my sister and she didn't have anything except pizza, chips and totally unacceptable foods. I figured I would just eat a little bit and get something later.... Lesson trying to be learned.

Jena

**Moochiecat** · December 6, 2005, 12:08 AM

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I know it is too late now, but for next time, remember you can eat the pizza toppings and toss the crust....and yes, planning ahead is key. Lots of folks carry string cheese around or have a little care package in the trunk of their car for times when they might need it.
Just do what you gotta do.

**loriv19** · December 6, 2005, 04:12 AM

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You really need to stay in the moment and eat consciously

Well said, Moochiecat.

Hi Jena,
First let me say, welcome back. I've only been on the ADBB for a short time but already know just how important it is to be here everyday and to write in my journal. Which I didn't do last night. I find that if I don't want to be accountable, I can just leave that door closed. Doing that isn't getting us to where we want to be, is it?

You have had sucess with this wol. I'm amazed to see how far you've come and sad that you so easily would let it slip away. But I understand too. Its so easy to sucomb to carbs, they are everywhere. You are stronger than that. You've proven that with you overall weight loss.

I took the liberty of reducing the size of your pics, I hope you dont' mind, If you have a photo editor just go in and and select image size and reduce to between 200 and 400 pixels. These below are 400 without any cropping so you could even just save over your originals too.

I'll be looking for that journal, okay. I'll see you around and if I don't, I know a few people that I can send looking for you. And believe me, these people don't give up.

**jpierce** · December 6, 2005, 08:35 AM

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Lori,
Thank you for the understanding and encouragement. Today is a good day. I am writing in my journal (paper). I don't do a journal on here yet. I've done well w/ breakfast and have already planned out lunch and din din. I had taken my pics out and resized them in photobucket but when I post them back in there still the same size. I'm going to take them out again until someone can help.... HELP!

**jpierce** · December 6, 2005, 01:44 PM

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Follow up for today. So far today I'm doing great. My eating was 100% on plan for breakfast and lunch. I'm getting ready to go down and eat a peice of cheese or something and start spaghetti for dinner (for everyone else). I'm going to have my leftover turkey and brocolli. I am interested in starting a journal, does anyone know whether I just go to journals and start one or if there are rules and such to learn prior? Thanks.

**Elizellen** · December 6, 2005, 02:24 PM

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There are 2 'journal' forums - Journal chats and Journal Stats and you can start one whenever you want.

The first is the most active one for day-to-day musing, journalling and generally writing down whatever you want and the second is for keeping records of your progress etc.
The 'stats' journals can only be posted in by the original thread poster and the moderator, so your significant info wont get lost in the flurry of banter, encouragement and interplay by other forum members that is a feature of the 'chats' forum.
Most people who journal seem to start one in both forums.

**iyamamaschke** · December 6, 2005, 02:42 PM

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Oh, My word I just wanted to tell you YOU CAN DO IT GIRL!!! Yes, you can, did you look at your pics lately I just about fell over Holly Crap you are one Beautiful WOMAN WOW!!!! Georgeous can I whistle now, you are so beautiful and so worth every pound that you lose. Sometimes as we get closer to where we want to be we let our guard down it's when we get closer that we absoulutlely have to keep that guard up and press on to where we want to be. The only one who can get you there is you we can modivate encourage heck even kick your tush but, you ahve to belive in yourself enough and belive that you are worth every effort that you put forth. YOU CAN DO IT GIRL. WOOOHOOO look how far you have come you hottie.

WOW

Sarah

**Desertthorn** · December 6, 2005, 03:13 PM

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Jena, I just want to tell you that your pictures are beautiful and If I looked that good girl, that would be my incentive not to stray.
Your doing wonderfully and are to be commended.

**Analog6** · December 6, 2005, 03:41 PM

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Yes, Jena, you look FANTASTIC! You can do it!

I have cheese in the fridge at work, a I never, ever, go out without having a meal or a snack first. It's just too tempting. Those carbs just slide down REAL easy. A small container of nuts is good. Even if you a on induction, where you cannot have nuts, it's better to eat them than some high-carb rubbish which will leave you with cravings. I take a mixture of cashews, walnuts and macadamias in a little 2" square lunch pack in my purse.

**jpierce** · December 6, 2005, 05:15 PM

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My lord, with you guys in my cheering section how can I go wrong. You don't know what that means to me to hear those things. Yes, I can see that I look better and noticable differences in the mirror,but sometimes when you see yourself everyday you tend to lose sight of the big differences. Especially with a bloated stomach from cheating. I can't wait to lose this big ol' fat thing. Not helping that TOM will be this week too. Today was a great day. I'm actually going to start a journal right now. Come and see me.

**ttdriver** · December 6, 2005, 06:19 PM

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YOU CAN DO IT, JENA!

Betty

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