I really need help getting back on track

[stephbob]

I've gained 10 lbs, I cant eat properly, and I feel completely unmotivated. I was hospitalized twice last week with a severe chest infection, and havent been able to feed myself properly, now I'm back home, I just cant do it.

I've struggled through the day forcing (and I mean forcing) myself to eat properly, then I go and blow it all by giving in by late afternoon!

I'm not so worried about the 10lb gain, yes, it's a step back, but I couldnt do anything about food while in hospital.

I just need to find the key to getting back online. Should I revert to Induction and...I'd say force myself but I cant! This is frustrating, I really need some kind words of advice.

[iyamamaschke]

I think you should Just Pick up where you left off. I am sorry you were sick and I really hope you are feeling better, you body needs to heal right now so I really don't think going on induction right now would be in your best interests. Eat lots of veggies and try to get back to where you were after a few days you will feel a whole lot better. YOU CAN DO IT STEPH!!!!! Try to have lots of legal stuff you can snack on and eat lots of when the afternoon hits Fatty stuff so you feel full.

I know you can do it Steph I know it don't let being sick be your excuse You are doing sooo awesome and I would hate for you to fall back too far. Lift that head up smile and move forward YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Sarah

[staziaw]

Steph!!!! I'm really sorry that you have been ill. It is horrible to feel like you can't take care of yourself the way you want. Cut yourself some slack - GET BETTER - and jump back on the wagon - we are all here to support you!

Big love,
Stacy

[soliwit]

I think Sarah gave you the perfect advise, do eat according to the plan, maybe not exactly measure everything, but ONLY eat allowed foods, so you get back on track that way and then after you are healed you can start doing it exactly according to the rules again, maybe even then go back on induction for some days to cleans yourself totally, but not right now, cause you really need to bounce back first from having been ill.
You can do it girl, I know for sure !!!!!!
(((((((((((((((((((((((((steph)))))))))))))))))))) )))))))

[cypressgirl]

I understand completely what you are going through and I know it is awful and frustrating! If you can just get a clean day or two behind you, you will be able to resist the temptation to fall off so much more. I think we rationalize this too easily once we have been off-plan. Like you think - what's one more meal/day/week?? It is awful! I think it is way worse than when you first start because you aren't full of the awe that comes to new atkineers. Just do anything, and I mean anything, you can to avoid busting it at the end of the day. Really concentrate on getting that first day or two behind you. Look at old photos and compare them to new ones. Call a supportive friend. Get on the board and chat us up...whatever! You took a good step by posting this. It really helped me when I did that!

Here's a hug! You can do it, it just isn't very easy!

[Discolemonade]

You caught it soon enough, 10lbs isn't THAT bad, some gain 20 and 30 when they fall. You had no control over what happened at the hospital but you have control now. YOU are in the drivers seat Steph, where you gonna take it? Look at all your cute little clothes, look at fat pictures! I carry one with me in my purse and pull it out all day at work, it sits on the counter, staring me in the face. I have a fat photo on my fridge, one in my car visor and I have a pair of goal jeans on a hanger out in the open. Try to psyche yourself up! Look how far you've come!! don't backslide!! YOU ROCK! YOU'RE HOT! and YOU CAN DO THIS!!

[killerbombshell]

You have to get excited about the foods you can eat guilt-free on Atkins instead of getting excited (at least minorly so) about those foods that you're going to blow it on.

Bacon! Eggs! Steak! Cheese! Salads smothered in dressing! CHEESECAKE!!

If this means getting back on the wagon by eating some foods that aren't necessarily Induction friendly or are higher up the rungs, that's ok. Just get excited about what you can do without worrying. Once you're back on track you can be more disciplined with yourself; it's just the transition period that's really hard.

[sunflowergrl]

You have gotten some great advice so far, so I am just gonna say 'YOU CAN DO IT'!!!
We are here for you, and we believe in you! Get better, and eat healthy 'Atkin' friendly food. Your health is the most important thing, you are strong and you will do it. Take care of yourself and keep us posted!

[wannabethintoo]

If you are no longer in ketosis, you should do induction until you are and then continue where you left off.

I'm sorry you're going through rough times but you've done this in the past and you can do it again.

[Kent]

I would suggest getting back in control of your eating. For me, that would be easiest to drop into Induction-style eating to get back ketosis, get the benefit of the appetite supression, and therefore be assisted in restarting all the good habits again. Ultimately, when you are in control and the cravings are gone, you should go back to the stage you are at before the illness. If you don't need that helping hand, you can certainly go with the phase you were in. It's up to you, but I know you can do it.