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    So sick of food!!!

    I know appetite suppression is a side effect of ketosis, but it's gone beyond that. The thought of eating actually makes me nauseous! I literally have to force myself to have regular meals.

    In a way, it's quite liberating to have control over something that controlled me for so long. I was obsessed with food, constantly thinking about my next meal. Now, I pretty much eat so I don't take my vitamins on an empty stomach!

    Would love to hear your thoughts/experiences...
    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
    Tags: food!!!, sick
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    Re: So sick of food!!!

    I feel the same as you. I have been on Induction for 8 days now. The first few days, I had some pretty major carb cravings. They started to go away, but yesterday and today, I woke up with just a sick feeling. Yesterday the only thing I ate was a piece of string cheese and a taco salad (which I couldn't finish!). Today, almost the same thing. I think my problem may be that I usually don't eat right when I wake up at 7:30. Usually, I wait a couple hours and eat around 9 at work. I'm going to try eating breakfast first thing and see if that helps. Maybe you should try that too, if you are not already doing that. And also, drink LOTS of water! Good luck!
    Starting Weight: 200
    Height: 5'6"

    190- Goal Met 6/10
    180- Goal Met 6/30
    170-
    160-
    150-
    145-

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    • #3
      Re: So sick of food!!!

      Ditto!

      When I first started Atkins, I was excited, trying out new recipes and enjoying the food. Now I can barely stand to look at food I'm struggling to get my calories up past 1200 and so I'm just periodically eating when I'm not even remotely hungry to try and push them up.

      Blah.
      Age: 29
      Height: 5' 7"
      SW: 217
      CW: 168
      GW: 150

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      • #4
        Re: So sick of food!!!

        Have you been exercising? I always find I'm hungry a couple hours after some cardio...

        Also, take a look at some of these pictures:

        foodgawker | feast your eyes

        (for those of you with no willpower against carbs, don't open that link )

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        • #5
          Re: So sick of food!!!

          I exercise, 5-6 times a week, for an hour each time. It's about all I'm capable of doing at the moment. I figure when I feel like I'm dying, it's not exercise anymore lol. I do get a bit hungry afterwards, or rather my appetite picks up some and I'll eat and soon lose interest. It's probably just a phase, because I do love food....or at least I used to!

          Ooo err...I'm almost drooling over those pictures lol
          Age: 29
          Height: 5' 7"
          SW: 217
          CW: 168
          GW: 150

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          • #6
            Re: So sick of food!!!

            Awe I miss the appetite suppression days..
            Exercise always made me hungry though.
            Don't go too long without eating, even if it's a small snack, drink water and enjoy it while it lasts!!
            ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

            Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

            Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
            Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

            so:
            Restart Progress:
            12/28/09 ~ 235.1
            01/04/10 ~ 229.0
            01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
            (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
            01/18/10 ~ 227.4
            01/5/10 ~ 226.8
            02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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            • #7
              Re: So sick of food!!!

              I drink about 120-150oz of water a day, more when I work out. I do work cardio about 1.5 hrs 4-5 times a week plus an additional 30 mins strength. I upped the intensity hoping I would get hungry - but nothing.

              Oh well, I'm glad I'm not alone, but I wish I could at least not be grossed out by food. LOL
              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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              • #8
                Re: So sick of food!!!

                Oh, I remember feeling that way the first time I did Atkins. One day I ate a large cheese omelet for breakfast. Later on, I looked at the clock and realized it was 2pm and I hadn't eaten anything since that omelet! I was disgusted at the thought of eating anything, but I forced myself to consume a small lunch. Funny how I remember that clear as day although it was 7 years ago. It had quite the impact on me because I was accustomed to starving by 10am, as opposed to still being full at 2pm!

                In any event, the disgust does eventually go away. I promise.

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                • #9
                  Re: So sick of food!!!

                  Been at this awhile... still, it is most important to eat soon after (if not before or at the same time) taking supplements - which I do religiously. If I don't, there iss a price to pay! Definitely keeps me on top of eating regularly, especially since I divided my supplements into 4 regimens!!
                  ~Susan
                  49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

                  Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
                  2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
                  but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

                  .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
                  (((on temporary break)))
                  Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

                  "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

                  sheesh

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                  • #10
                    Re: So sick of food!!!

                    I find it very liberating not to be obsessed with food and not be constantly hungry. I love the way I feel nice and full but not stuffed if I eat the right things.





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                    • #11
                      Re: So sick of food!!!

                      i feel EXACTLY the sam eway. for the first time in my life I am in control of what I eat. i also find that i have to force myself to eat. again a good thing.

                      i actually find the beverages to be the most enjoyable items to consume, even water.

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                      • #12
                        Re: So sick of food!!!

                        It is very refreshing to no longer be controlled by food isn't it?





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