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New Today INDUCTION I will do it!
Good Afternoon everyone. I have just signed up to the forum because I am getting dangerously close to eating a box of muesli and it looks like you're all climbing the same mountain.
This is my day 5 of INDUCTION and I am really going to do it this time - despite the muesli based hallucinations. I have been on every diet (nearly) around. My favourite is the GI with all that lovely brown rice, porridge and wholemeal bread - which I mustn't think about now and on which I have never lost an ounce. My problem is that I hate sugar and junk food: I only eat fresh food, I exercise vigourously (cycle 15 miles most days - go to gym at least 3X a week), I walk everywhere and I have a HIGHER than average metabolism and yet I am obese (BMI 31) and I look like a dedicated doughnut eater with v. big tummy.
So, last week, when I was contemplating a 85 mile bike ride as a punishment for my fatness, I realised something. This isn't working. The government says 'eat 5 fruit & veg a day' - I eat 10, the PCT says walk and cycle - don't drive - I do I do, the magazines say 'have you tried home cooking instead of takeways' (erm yes!) and I have discovered that you can do all of these things and still be a wobbler.
So, despite the low fat high fibre mantra that shapes my thinking I am going to give my all to the Atkins. I am on day 6. I have already lost 9lb (which is an astounding miracle). I think the food is OK as you can have salad and avocados - and I am hopeful!
I would love to hear how you are all getting on and any tips for mashed potato and muesli cravings gratefully recieved.
Must dash now and have my afternoon olive
XX Emseee
This is my day 5 of INDUCTION and I am really going to do it this time - despite the muesli based hallucinations. I have been on every diet (nearly) around. My favourite is the GI with all that lovely brown rice, porridge and wholemeal bread - which I mustn't think about now and on which I have never lost an ounce. My problem is that I hate sugar and junk food: I only eat fresh food, I exercise vigourously (cycle 15 miles most days - go to gym at least 3X a week), I walk everywhere and I have a HIGHER than average metabolism and yet I am obese (BMI 31) and I look like a dedicated doughnut eater with v. big tummy.
So, last week, when I was contemplating a 85 mile bike ride as a punishment for my fatness, I realised something. This isn't working. The government says 'eat 5 fruit & veg a day' - I eat 10, the PCT says walk and cycle - don't drive - I do I do, the magazines say 'have you tried home cooking instead of takeways' (erm yes!) and I have discovered that you can do all of these things and still be a wobbler.
So, despite the low fat high fibre mantra that shapes my thinking I am going to give my all to the Atkins. I am on day 6. I have already lost 9lb (which is an astounding miracle). I think the food is OK as you can have salad and avocados - and I am hopeful!
I would love to hear how you are all getting on and any tips for mashed potato and muesli cravings gratefully recieved.
Must dash now and have my afternoon olive
XX Emseee
Congrats on your success so far!
Yes I am doing super. I am eating very healthy and have my problem with out of control weightgain solved. I am happy.
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