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  • #1

    Very discouraged

    And I'm smart too. But I can't get it going. My partner just isn't interested in knowing... So I cheat, then I just go off induction. Next Tuesday I'm going travelling to the States for three weeks where I will be fed by others' menus (and of course tempted by food I never get over here in Ireland)... I don't hope to start Induction today for this reason… Cowardice? Maybe I'm not so smart after all, at least not about my health. We live rurally so there aren't many local friends to hope for support from...

    I'm just discouraged.

    Fuddle
    —Fuddle
    Male, 5'11" — 180cm
    Tags: discouraged
  • #2
    Re: Very discouraged

    NEVER GIVE UP! Every day is another opportunity to do better than the day before. Every day is a new beginning. Even if you screwed up yesterday and don't feel like trying today, tomorrow is a new chance and one day it will be THE day. Just like quitting smoking, every day I tried then one day turned into two days, turned into a week, month, years. Cig free 4 years and counting! Same with Atkins. Every morning get the attitude that today is a new day to reach for that goal once again and one day it will simply be the way you live.

    Believe me, Atkins works. I'll save you my long drawn out sob story but I'm coming back to Atkins with great anticipation. Why? Because I know for a fact it works. I was on it for 6 months and lost 50 pounds. Blah blah excuses blah stresses blah blah, and I'm sick and tired of failure so I'm coming back to the ONE "DIET" that actually worked for me. One day at a time buddy, one day at a time. You CAN do it.
    Last edited by bykerdruid; April 7, 2010, 06:09 AM. Reason: Why do they post before you finish typing? LOL
    Drink more water!



    F-50-5'5" 228/221/140 BG=191/128/90
    STACer DATE 04/12/2010
    Mini Goal #1: 210lbs - so I'm back where I was last time I saw my doctor.
    Mini Goal #2: 199lbs - ONEderland!
    Mini Goal #3: Off diabetes meds!

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    • #3
      Re: Very discouraged

      Hey! I did quit smoking and have been smoke free for… hard to remember. Seven years now?

      What really frustrates me is that I was always SKINNY. Growing up.. till I was 40... Not at 47 it seems I just put on weight. I've never been heavier! (Alas! What happened to that old eat-anything metabolism?)

      I just had my lunch. Leftover chili, a pretty big bowl. Next hunger pang I will start in on with water.
      —Fuddle
      Male, 5'11" — 180cm

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      • #4
        Re: Very discouraged

        come on Fuddle - we need some positive attitude...you can do this, you just gotta wanna! [I don't actually talk like that, just seemed appropriate]

        Make a plan, think of how you are going to respond to food choices in the states. Stick to the basics...you can do it, you just have to believe in yourself.

        do you have a journal [in journal chats] - if not, go out and create one and get some of this off your chest! I highly recommend it.

        Good luck.
        sigpic
        50/F/5'7" * ANA Start 2/1/09 * ADBB Start 9/2/09
        Journal http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journey.html
        Weight Loss Afghan http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ss-afghan.html
        May Challenges: Squats 700/2000 ~ Situps 630/1600 ~ Pushups 210/600 ~ Lunges 210/400 ~ Petronas Twin Towers 176/190 ~Miles 27/120 ~ Strength Training 90/250 ~ Route 66 Illinois 178/250
        Mini-goals:
        240lbs - 4/9/2009
        230lbs - 9/24/2009
        220lbs -
        Size 16 -
        BMI 30 -
        Get Wedding Ring off finger !


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        • #5
          Re: Very discouraged

          I'm usually an upbeat person, but it's my own bloody sabotaging that's got me down. Stupid! OK, so I beat myself up today.

          That's dumb, innit?

          I didn't know about the journals, BarrNone. Maybe that will help! It's really frustrating feeling "alone" and I know I'm not. But I think if I don't interact with others about this I'll do less well than if I do.

          Today, I'm not going to have any more carbs. Today, I won't make the microwave popcorn that is in the cabinet.
          —Fuddle
          Male, 5'11" — 180cm

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          • #6
            Re: Very discouraged

            Interacting on these boards helps a WHOLE lot. I used to be here ALL the time, back when I lost 50 pounds. A journal of what you eat helps a lot too, keeps track of what you did and what you need to do. Nothing like others in the same boat to help you row to the goal. Any chance you get to sit and chat with others on the Atkins board, do so. You'll build friendships as well as confidence and an attitude that let's you control your cravings, not your cravings controlling you.

            Go look for some yummy snacks that others have listed on this board that will take the place of that yucky, carb laden popcorn.
            Last edited by bykerdruid; April 7, 2010, 07:47 AM. Reason: It keeps posting before I'm ready!!!!!
            Drink more water!



            F-50-5'5" 228/221/140 BG=191/128/90
            STACer DATE 04/12/2010
            Mini Goal #1: 210lbs - so I'm back where I was last time I saw my doctor.
            Mini Goal #2: 199lbs - ONEderland!
            Mini Goal #3: Off diabetes meds!

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            • #7
              Re: Very discouraged

              [QUOTE=Fuddle;1212463]I'm usually an upbeat person, but it's my own bloody sabotaging that's got me down. Stupid! OK, so I beat myself up today.

              That's dumb, innit?QUOTE]

              certainly not dumb - we all have that little evil self sitting next to us wanting to sabotage us... ... you gotta fight it

              I'm sending some positive energy your way...along with some sunshine
              sigpic
              50/F/5'7" * ANA Start 2/1/09 * ADBB Start 9/2/09
              Journal http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-journey.html
              Weight Loss Afghan http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ss-afghan.html
              May Challenges: Squats 700/2000 ~ Situps 630/1600 ~ Pushups 210/600 ~ Lunges 210/400 ~ Petronas Twin Towers 176/190 ~Miles 27/120 ~ Strength Training 90/250 ~ Route 66 Illinois 178/250
              Mini-goals:
              240lbs - 4/9/2009
              230lbs - 9/24/2009
              220lbs -
              Size 16 -
              BMI 30 -
              Get Wedding Ring off finger !


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              • #8
                Re: Very discouraged

                Even if you're not ready to start Induction before you travel, you can go low carb. Eat your veggies etc, but stay away from potatoes, rice, pasta, breads, and pastries. Also, limit any alcohol, juice, or milk while on vacation (or eliminate it if you can). Start simply like this, then when you come back, and are ready, you can go into full induction.

                That's how I started my weight loss, I lost 10 lb in the first two weeks, and I was at an all inclusive resort in the Dominican for the second week. When I got back, I started Atkins at Rung 1. It's not the ideal way to do it, and I had more issues with cravings than some because of it, but it's a possibility. Just because it worked for me, doesn't mean it will work for you.

                Ideally I would reccomend you start induction, but when travelling, it might be more planning than you can handle.
                <fitday link

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                • #9
                  Re: Very discouraged

                  I live in a rural area too and was all alone in my attempts to lose weight but then I found this board and it made all the difference. It has kept me on track for almost 3 years. We are here to help so post as often as you can!
                  Aka Nyna
                  HW199/CW168.5/GW155

                  "Enough is as good as a feast".~Lord Byron

                  Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips!

                  X16 X14 X3

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                  • #10
                    Re: Very discouraged

                    Farley, thanks for that. I know I *can* stay away from potatoes, rice, pasta, breads, and pastries. It's most likely the whisky and beer that my friends abroad will expect me to share... but I've read what you've written several times. Yesterday and today. It makes me a lot less discouraged.
                    —Fuddle
                    Male, 5'11" — 180cm

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                    • #11
                      Re: Very discouraged

                      Don't drink the beer, drink the whisky on ice.

                      Armagnac - 0g
                      Beer                       (12oz) - 12.5g
                      Bourbon                       - 0g
                      Brandy - 0g
                      Cognac - 0g
                      Gin - 0g
                      Rum                       - 0g (Spiced rum has carbs)
                      Scotch                       - 0g
                      Tequila - 0g
                      Vermouth, Dry - 1.4g
                      Vermouth, Sweet - 4.5g
                      Vodka - 0g
                      Whiskey                       - 0g
                      Wine, Red                       (4oz) - 2.0g
                      Wine, White                       (4oz) - 0.9g
                      Last edited by Farley; April 8, 2010, 02:48 PM.
                      <fitday link

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                      • #12
                        Re: Very discouraged

                        Aah it is hard esp when doing it alone with no friends or family and then you get questioned! You aren't alone!! Thank goodness for this board! check in everyday read all you can and stay strong you are going to feel and look amazing!! Have fun away go for spirits or wine if drinking and just tell ppl you hate to be difficult but are on a strict eating plan and low carbing......they will most probably find it interesting and want to help you! good luck ...don't give up!!

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                        • #13
                          Re: Very discouraged

                          >>Today, I won't make the microwave popcorn that is in the cabinet.>>

                          Since it's not allowed on Induction (and not for a long time after!) ... I would just get rid of it altogether. You must know somebody that would love to have it.
                          J.

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

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                          • #14
                            Re: Very discouraged

                            Good whisky needs no ice.
                            —Fuddle
                            Male, 5'11" — 180cm

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                            • #15
                              Re: Very discouraged

                              I thought about throwing the popcorn away and then ... I didn't want to. "I might want it."

                              But I don't want it. I want bacon. Sabotage is subtle, isn't it?!
                              —Fuddle
                              Male, 5'11" — 180cm

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