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    What happened? Just snapped...

    So....yeah, pressure at school has been building lately. Yesterday in particular, I just got a sudden huge load from senior design project (capstone project) due to some problems with testing. I'm worried about that now. This stress in addition to my other classes...

    I just snapped yesterday and went to carbs....next thing you know its a day later (right now) and I'm trying to figure out what happened. The last day was blur of pizza, ice cream, and other not very good food.

    I haven't had a problem with cheating in a while and am now a little disappointed in the way I handled the stress...

    I don't know..this is what got me into trouble in the first place.

    Restarting in the morning with a nice breakfast.
    Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale Carnegie

    Remember, I'm pulling for ya. We're all in this together! - Red Green

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    5'6" to 5'11" - depending on which convenience store I'm leaving
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    Re: What happened? Just snapped...

    I find it good to blog or journal after such a debacle. It's through such exercises in clarity that I have come to understand my addiction to carbs and the lies that I tell myself prior to a binge that convince me that this next bite is going to solve everything.

    Nothing tastes as good as this WOE feels.
    Suzanne
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    • #3
      Re: What happened? Just snapped...

      You need to figure out "what happened" so that you can make a plan so that the next time you get "stressed" you will have a coping mechanism that doesn't involve food that's a "blur".
      J.

      "Your life will never change until you change your choices."

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      • #4
        Re: What happened? Just snapped...

        I am glad you managed to catch yourself before the day turned into weeks

        As the others said, sitting down and trying to work out what went wrong that allowed you to make poor food choices can be a good tool to help you work out what to do next time to keep on track.
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          Re: What happened? Just snapped...

          Glad to hear that you are back.
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          • #6
            Re: What happened? Just snapped...

            I had a problem with binging the first month when I re-started Atkins. It was really bad. I would eat 6 to 12 granola bars at night during an episode. So, I can hear what you are saying about the stress playing a part.

            For me, the only way to stop this cycle to train my mind to realize that the food is not going to solve anything. In fact, it will make me feel worse than ever the next day if I binge or eat "junk" carb foods. I remind myself the craving will pass, and drink lots of water (in place of the food, maybe...not sure? seems to help.). It was, and still is, a learning process for me.

            Good for you for returning, and getting back on plan. Keep up the good work!
            ~Lisa
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            • #7
              Re: What happened? Just snapped...

              What everyone else said... Sometimes it takes awhile for us to figure out how to deal with situations and not use food like we are used to.

              Lately I have been very stressed, too many things being thrown at me... I made myself drink water throughout the day and then for dinner I had a great big steak.... it was delicious and I ended up not heading towards the carbs. I know you think they are comforting at the time, but when you continue to go back each time and feel worse each time you eat them, it will finally hit home. I know, been there myself!

              glad to see you posted and are heading back in the right direction. You can not fail if you continue to make it better!

              Tracey
              SW 158/ CW 149.5 / Final goal ?? 125-130

              5'5.5 - 47 years young

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              • #8
                Re: What happened? Just snapped...

                Yeah, I think I have it under control now... This post was part of helping me vent. I am getting better though. Its been a long time since I've had a carby snap.

                I just have to remember what it will make me feel like the next day. I'm committed to this WOE and is the setback worth it? No..
                Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale Carnegie

                Remember, I'm pulling for ya. We're all in this together! - Red Green

                Arctic's Ruminations- My Atkins Journey

                23 y/o, Male
                5'6" to 5'11" - depending on which convenience store I'm leaving

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                • #9
                  Re: What happened? Just snapped...

                  Let it sit a couple days and then reexamine it. For me it is sometimes a "F*** it! Right now I don't care!" kind of moment where I am not really thinking the food will solve anything but I can't really pinpoint what IS motivating me. Like you said, you just kind of snap and judgment goes out the window. I have figured out that it is sort of a reward for me in those moments, as if my whole rest of my life suddenly stinks so at least I ought to be able to have a slice of pizza for once! Darn it! and then the pizza leads to the ice cream and Doritos etc. At that moment losing weight is not the priority and I am not thinking of consequences or just don't care. These moments happen rarely but they do occasionally happen and I still struggle with how to stop them since the decision is indeed made instantaneously. (When I hem and haw over a cheat, I don't end up cheating) Good for you for getting back on track today. If you figure it out I will be reading with interest since I have been there myself.
                  JILL

                  HW 298
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                  GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                  GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
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