I can't stop eating carbs.

**scaleskl** · October 7, 2007, 03:04 PM

Re: I can't stop eating carbs.

It's hard to start until you are in the right frame of mind for it. It took me restarting about 10 times before I could comitt to the 2 weeks. I just finished 2 weeks of induction and am going for extended. Good luck on starting. I find that if I cook food for a couple of days...then I have no choice but to committ.

**scaleskl** · October 7, 2007, 03:05 PM

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Looking back at your STATS...you've done an excellen job so far.You look great.

**inhisgrip** · October 7, 2007, 03:22 PM

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I know what you are going through. Once I feel off the wagon it took me FOREVER to recommit. I am finally back on track and on day 7 of induction. You can do this. You've lost so much already...you are more than halfway to your goal! Go to Kroger right now, girl and get started. Trust me, if you don't start now those pounds are going to start creeping back on. Take it from someone who's made that mistake!!

Is there anybody at work that you could buddy up with...who can help hold you accountable not to eat the foods you serve?

Good luck to you. YOU CAN DO THIS!

**meaty** · October 7, 2007, 03:40 PM

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omg! you are built just like my 15 y/o daughter. looking at your pic at 196 is just like looking at her. she weighs 196 right now. you have to keep this woe in the front of your mind at all times. the food you're craving is not going to taste as good as you remembered anyway. dont sabotage all of your hard work for a few moments of weakness. keep looking at those pics, get naked in front of the mirror then decide if you really want to eat carbs! use the people on this board as buddies. that's what we are here for!

**SunnySmile501** · October 7, 2007, 05:02 PM

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I can't stop eating carbs

Yes you CAN! All you do is stop putting them in your mouth! Take the 'can't' word out of your vocabulary. You can do anything you make up your mind to do! I have faith in you. Have faith in yourself! Join a challenge and stick to it. What you think, say and write down becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Write 100 times: I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! I CAN stop eating bad carbs! ...

Sunny!

**LC_Dave** · October 7, 2007, 05:13 PM

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I agree with Sunny.

I too am struggling.

I think when everything is going fine we tend to get over confident and forget ourselves.

Carbs are the enemy, that's what we need to get into out head. Refined carbs are bad!

Notice when we eat carbs, we tend to choose refined ones?

We don't often binge on induction veggies do we? LOL

**amylou** · October 7, 2007, 09:04 PM

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Losing weight is the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life. I graduated from college, traveled the country for 3 years by myself, married, divorced, married, had a baby. Nothing compares to the struggle it takes me to lose weight.

The thing that I have comes to terms with is that I can accept this struggle and do something about it, or I can continue to live in a body I don't want to be in. No matter how long it takes me I am going to do it. I have good days and bad days, easy days and hard days. Everyday that I commit to making these changes the better I feel, and the closer I can get myself to my goal.

You just have to make a plan and jump into it. Get yourself prepared the day before. Get the shopping done, make the meals, write out your meal plans for each meal, each day of the week. Write yourself a contract if you need to.

I kept putting if off too, at first. Then I thought, if I start tomorrow, in 2 weeks I could be down 'X' pounds and feel a whole lot better. So I did, and I am...you can too! Do it!!

**hopejoy** · October 7, 2007, 11:55 PM

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What helps me is realizing I am an addict and I can't just have 'a little'... like an alcoholic can't have just 'a little' and maintain control... 'a little' may send me reeling over the edge and out of control... not giving in keeps me strong...

Somehow you need to reach down inside and find the strength to get 'clean' again... once it's out of your system... it will get easier again... hang in there and don't give up! and don't stop coming here for help and support! We've all been there, struggling to give up carbs... and we're all in different phases of the journey... good for you for your honesty and for reaching out for support! You can do this! Try to find the time to get back into reading the book! Whatever it takes to motivate you to not give up!
liz

**cgdat136** · November 19, 2007, 06:02 AM

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okok.....lets get it started.....(LOL) lets get it started in here. not so many posts and the last one i see says you are having a difficult time following the program.......by the way, this is yet another pushup-free post........this is such a healthful diet to follow. last night i made spinach as i was hungry and ate just half of it.....this morning i sauteed two sausage links....added the spinach to that.....then two eggs. not done yest though, after all that i melted pieces of swiss cheese over it in the microwave. i didnt get on the scale today....YIKES, but i have been doing so well thus far, so, why should i expect anything different. you want motivation.......read my journal chat

- and the many others here that know so much more than i do LOL

lets go,
chris

**colleenieweenie** · November 19, 2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally posted by plsmachic

I feel guilty/silly/horrible/fat/self-defeating/ridiculous...

I totally understand those feelings - Whenever I hit a plateau, or the scale doesn't tell me what I want it to, I go into my self-depricating mode. It drives everyone around me crazy. Not much fun - be sweet to yourself

You can totally do this - You've done a great job so far - you are a beautiful young woman - be proud of what you've accomplished and go from there - How bad do you want this?

Good luck to you!!

**SunnySmile501** · November 19, 2007, 07:55 AM

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The OP hasn't posted at all for one month today. I hope she hasn't given up. She is so beautiful and talented. Please come back, plsmachic.

Sunny!

**lifetastesbetter** · November 21, 2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by amylou

Losing weight is the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life. I graduated from college, traveled the country for 3 years by myself, married, divorced, married, had a baby. Nothing compares to the struggle it takes me to lose weight.

The thing that I have comes to terms with is that I can accept this struggle and do something about it, or I can continue to live in a body I don't want to be in. No matter how long it takes me I am going to do it. I have good days and bad days, easy days and hard days. Everyday that I commit to making these changes the better I feel, and the closer I can get myself to my goal.

You just have to make a plan and jump into it. Get yourself prepared the day before. Get the shopping done, make the meals, write out your meal plans for each meal, each day of the week. Write yourself a contract if you need to.

I kept putting if off too, at first. Then I thought, if I start tomorrow, in 2 weeks I could be down 'X' pounds and feel a whole lot better. So I did, and I am...you can too! Do it!!

I AGREE with this 110%....very inspirational post for me!!!

**tacfla** · November 22, 2007, 06:38 AM

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I know what you mean, I have reciently gone off program with the added stress of the holiday and family functions. I am like you I have lost a good chunk of weight 35 lbs and I was feeling confident all the family said " wow you look good"

You just have to reach down inside and do it. I am going to get finished with Thanksgiving and then start fresh November 23 along with going back to my gym for the month of Dec. I will take one day at a time, one minute at a time. We can do this, if you want a buddy I am here I can relate so much to you and what your going through.

Stay strong, hang in there.

Robin

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