Can'tStop

[Can'tStop]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a 20 year WW person. Not always doing well on it but Can'tStop trying. Right now I'm not doing well and haven't for about a year. I'm 40 and really busy at work and with my kids which means quick, easy meals that are not that healthy. I'm going to the food store tomorrow and stocking up on my meats and Atkins products. I need a kick in the butt with something new. I am a huge meat eater to begin with so that will be easy, the hard part is I'm a huge bread eater to. I have about 20 pounds to lose which to some probably isn't much but believe me it's like a million pounds to me. I can honestly say I HATE the way I look. I like me but I really hate me looking like this and when I get up in the morning I literally have to talk myself through the mood and I just tell myself that I'm fine because it all starts new today. It really works and I feel better until I have that bagel or fat pretzel for breakfast. I absolutely refuse to just accept me (physically) the way I am when I know it can be better which will make me happier. I've done it before and kept it off for a long time, I just need to kick in the butt to stick with it.



Reading all your stories is great because no matter if it's 100 pounds, 50 pounds, or 20, we all need a support system.

[PaulaMM]

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Welcome to ADBB, Can'tStop!

You're in good company here. Most of us were addicted to some carb laden food or another and a great many of us suffer the same negative body image. We're all in this together!

[Can'tStop]

Re: Can'tStop .....TRYING--NEW

That's exactly what it feels like, an addition. Like i can't stop thinkong about it at times and that i will just go nuts if I don't have that bagel or fat pretzel. I know if I can just go a couple days without, it will be 100 times easier. it's just getting past those days, but I start tomorrow and I know I'm gonna do it. I'm having eggs for breakfast tomorrow. i have to right that on post it's and put it all over my desk so I do it tomorrow morning. ha-ha

[sillygirl]

Re: Can'tStop .....TRYING--NEW

hi can't stop! Welcome to the board. Food addiction is no different than a drug addiction. All addictions are hard to give up. We are all here for the same reasons! One key to staying on track is to come around the board often. If you feel you absolutely HAVE to have those pretzels, supportive people around here will talk you down! And, the further go along eating this way, you won't even want carby foods anymore. You are addicted to them, you need to do a clean 14 day induction to rid your body of all carbs. Generally, this takes 2 days. You will be surprised how good you will feel!

Do you have the book? Do you know the rules of induction? Please read around the induction forum to get you started, but I always maintain that buying the book (which will be glued to your hands for years) is the best way to understand the process following the Atkins way of eating.

[Alexa]

Re: Can'tStop .....TRYING--NEW

Hi Can't Stop,

Welcome to ADBB

These guys are right - it is an addiction but it is possible to overcome it. A clean induction will work wonders for cravings. I thought I couldn't live without bread but actullay I barely miss it.

[Can'tStop]

Can'tStop

Well I got further than I usually do. No breads for breakfast. I had 2 scrammbled eggs and 2 slices of bacon. I have to say though, it's hard to break the habit. I was making my son's lunch and without even thinking I stuck a cracker in my mouth. I immediately spit it out and didn't swallow any of it but it's amazing how you do things without even thinking. Currently I have 2 carbs in for the day. I'm really going to try and stick to this.

Thanks for the encouragement.

[moniegail]

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good luck to you. stick to you guns and you can do it.moniegail

[Alexa]

Re: Can'tStop

Hey Can't Stop

The number of times I've tested pasta I'm cooking for my BF by chewing it and then having to spit it out Eventually I started to remember.

Best of luck

[Scooterjam]

Re: Can'tStop .....TRYING--NEW

Welcome to ADBB Can't Stop. Your story sounds like a lot of us. We've tried everything imaginable to lose weight, to no avail.

We're glad to have you here with us, please feel free to post your questions, or just hi, if the mood hits you, we're here for you!

Here are some other threads and links you may find help to get the wheel in motion. The intial step of moving that wheel is all you need, these links will keep to keep building up the momentum!

Rules of induction:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6782

Acceptable foods:
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....read.php?t=6781

Awesome Recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html

Caloric Counter/Carbs/Protein/Etc/Reports:
www.fitday.com (Free on-line, this is awesome!!) or some members use this one http://www.thedailyplate.com

Anyway, congrats on going low carb, make sure you jump around the forums and make your presence known, we are very happy to have you with us!!

Best of wishes! Life is good!

[Scooterjam]

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Been there done that!! Good job! Don't forget your veggies either!! That is where the majority of your carbs should be coming from. Use that recipe site I gave you, awesome induction recipes in there! Tried and true!!

Awesome Recipes:
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html


Best of wishes! Life is good!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Can'tStop .....TRYING--NEW

Welcome to ADBB Can't Stop! You've come to a good place for support and inspiration, that's for sure.
I'm sure that soon your nic will stand for "Can't Stop Atkineering"... not to mention losing!

[sallyseachange]

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Good for you for not swallowing!!






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