Down in the Dumps

[Soonerjules]

I've been lurking a lot lately. I think it's because I'm lonely. I just moved into a new town with my boyfriend and I managed to be "good" and not cheat throughout most of the move, but yesterday I just lost it. I think it was a combination of PMS, loneliness, and being a little sickly that did it. I had a bag of skittles AND a bag of M&M's. Honestly, they didn't taste as good as they used to and they sure didn't make me feel any better. I got right back on the horse this morning, ate a good breakfast and stuck to it for the rest of the day. So I guess the problem is how discouraged I feel. I've been on Atkin's for almost 2 months now and I haven't been losing very quickly. I only lost 3 lbs during induction, which isn't near 10% of what I have to lose. That was my last doctor's visit over a month ago, so I don't know how much I've lost now, but my pants don't seem to be any more loose. I get frustrated because I read the boards and see how many people are feeling so much better because of this WOE and I want so badly to be one of you, but it just doesn't seem like I can quite get there. I've always had all these unexplained health problems that lead me to think I might have a yeast problem and maybe that's the reason I haven't lost as quickly. It just seems overwhelming to me at this point because I haven't really seen a lot of results. I guess this just seemed like the place that I should write to get all this off my chest. I thought maybe someone here would understand or possibly point me in the right direction. Thanks.

[LosingItNow]

Hi Julie.
Don't beat yourself up over a bad day. You are on the right track getting right back on the horse.
About the weightloss: There is a section on this site to 'review' your food. Is it possible that you are adding sugar/carbs that you do not realize you are adding? Did you measure yourself before starting? Have you lost inches at all? Atkins has a section for those that have Metabolic resistance (Page 259, DNDR 2002), if you haven't read it, maybe it can help. If you don't have the book, please spend the money it is well worth it!

[Soonerjules]

You know, I've been so caught up with the move and all the stuff that HAD to be done that I haven't done before pics or measurements, but I plan to do that today!! My doctor has my measurements from when I started so I can get them from her and compare. Thanks for suggesting that chapter. I just read it and I think that along with the yeast problem, I probably need to get my thyroid re-evaluated. I might not be on a high enough dose. (I usually have depression symptoms when I am not on enough thyroid, too.) I'm going to try to keep a better record of what I eat, but I'm pretty sure I've not been adding extra carbs. It never hurts to find out, though. There might be something I missed. I'm a compulsive label-reader, but I plan to do a little more reading and maybe check with my doctor before I devise a plan of action. I think what I need overall is a little more organization. It's hard right now because half of my stuff is still in boxes, but I think that keeping track of things and planning ahead more will help me out a lot. Thanks for the advice! It helps to hear from someone with a clearer head than mine.

[LosingItNow]

Hope today is going better for you. Moving can be so stressful! I know I have done it a few times. And not knowing neighbors is even harder. Hopefully, you will soon find some new friends and feel more at home.

Definately get the measurements from your dr. I know some of my clothes are fitting a lot looser, well others still seem pretty tight. The measurements don't lie though.
Lori Ann

[Soonerjules]

Okay, you all are going to think that I am the dumbest person on the planet. I have no idea how I went so long without figuring this out, but... my scale was broken. It was stuck on the same number. I got a new scale the other day and I'm down 16 lbs in 7 weeks. It may be slower than a lot of people here, but I am thrilled about it. Wow. I can't believe I didn't figure it out earlier!!!

[LosingItNow]

That is a great weight loss! I have been on since 1/23 and I have lost 12.6 lbs (as of Sunday) with a total of 16.8 lbs lost since 12/26/05.
I am happy for you that it was a broken scale.

[Soonerjules]

Thanks! Me, too. I was getting frustrated, obviously!

[MotherOfGizmo]

Originally Posted by Soonerjules

Okay, you all are going to think that I am the dumbest person on the planet. I have no idea how I went so long without figuring this out, but... my scale was broken. It was stuck on the same number. I got a new scale the other day and I'm down 16 lbs in 7 weeks. It may be slower than a lot of people here, but I am thrilled about it. Wow. I can't believe I didn't figure it out earlier!!!

YAY! So that must have felt like a big whooshie! Now you can ! See you're doing fantastic! Keep it up!

[April2November]

How's everything Julie?

[Soonerjules]

You know, I get depressed a lot. I think it has a lot to do with my hormones and how crazy they are. Most of the time I can talk myself out of eating something bad for me, but it doesn't always work all the time. I guess, that is to say, I'm not doing perfectly by any means, but I'm doing the best I can under the circumstances. I've started a journal in journal chat and am trying to keep up with that as a minimum.

Thank you so much for asking how I am doing, April.