Can't get my big butt back on this!!! I need Help....AGAIN!

[speedygt03]

I've been having some major issues lately. For the past couple weeks, i've been trying like he|| to get back onto the correct eating patterns and I CANT!!!!!! I started a new job almost a month ago, and since then have been saying "ok, todays the day" and it just keeps turning into weeks and weeks! I'm so ashamed of myself and I was doing really good before!

I don't like the way I feel after I cheat and I think about that gross feeling before I eat it, but for some reason it just doesnt stop me. I dont enjoy\or even crave the foods that im eating. I really, really do like the atkins way of eating! But its so hard to get back on. I feel like i've done this 800 million times so far. I've came so far, and done so well. I got myseld out of my usual routine of weighing in every morning, I have been exercising everyday. But my eating is so horrible, makes me feel like everything else im doing is a waste of time.

I know there isnt a secret to success, but I guess I just need some friendly, helpful advice to put things back into perspective again. I REALLY REALLY want and need to lose this weight. Im just having such a hard time! Being the fact that it's the holidays doesnt help either, but resisting the cookies, pastries, etc. doesnt really bother me. (crazy as that sounds)

Any hints, or anything that you use when falling off and trying to get back on? I go for one day and then feel like I have nothing to eat, but I know better than that!!!! Any advice & suggestions would be great. Thanks guys..in advance!

*Krystle

[matawguro]

Re: Can't get my big butt back on this!!! I need Help....AGAIN!

Can someone move this post? You have no idea what went through my mind reading the subject title knowing this is the Chit Chat board.

I don't like the way I feel after I cheat and I think about that gross feeling before I eat it, but for some reason it just doesnt stop me. I dont enjoy\or even crave the foods that im eating.

If you don't enjoy cheating, and don't have cravings, why do you cheat? Being able to honestly answer that question might help you get back. As an old cartoon always said, "Knowing is half the battle."

(G.I. Joooooeeeeee!!!)

[killerbombshell]

Re: Can't get my big butt back on this!!! I need Help....AGAIN!

Planning! Plan everything. Plan your day. Plan your foods. Plan your snacks. Drink your weight in water. PLAN to drink your weight in water.

Once the question mark of, well, what am I going to have for this meal or oh no what am I going to do, especially when surrounded by carbs, is taken care of then it's easier to just go about your business. And stick to it! I'm always nervous about putting on weight during the holidays, but once you've made a little bit of progress, stuff seems less appealing. NO CHEATING. Make yourself some low carb substitutes but no tasting is allowed. It is a gateway to not caring and just eating whatever.

Of course, this is coming from the girl who just ate three baloney and cheese roll ups....HOWEVER....well, I don't have an excuse they just tasted good. LOL

[Desertthorn]

Re: Can't get my big butt back on this!!! I need Help....AGAIN!

Plan, plan and plan.

[cleochatra]

Re: Can't get my big butt back on this!!! I need Help....AGAIN!

I hear you. I'm there. It comes down to reason over rationalization.

You're a woman with a good brain in your skull (it's cute just like the rest of you).

On days when blood sugar dictates you must eat the Twinkie, brain must dictate that you become sick, get pimples and that while you can rationalize needing the sugar, your higher, elevated self knows that sugar makes you illl and unreasonable.

Appeal to your higher nature until the ketosis kicks in. Your lower, base self is struggling for control.