I don't want to throw in the towel...any boost?

[Kathi22]

I feel done. I don't like to post negative but I am so discouraged right now I just want to be done. I can't get motivated and stay on plan. I have never had this happen to me before where I stray so much and go unplanning meals. I don't want to check completely out, I want to get back into the game but I am having a really hard time getting motivated to do so. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the support everyone.

[Katie_1985]

Don't check out! You're in total control but BELIEVE that you are and it will be easy. Try to rid your house of any temptation and drink tons of water! It helps to stay full!If you even get through the first 5 days it becomes evident why we're all doing this! You will see results!

[Sunny_0ne]

Kathi, what keeps me going, in spite of the terribly slow weight loss, is looking at all the benefits I've gained.

I used to not be able to sleep at night. Now I sleep like a baby all night long.

My skin used to be dry and flaky. Now it is a lot more normal.

My cholesterol and triglycerides were through the roof. I have not had them checked yet, but based on what everyone else has reported, I know they are a lot lower. I will check them next month so I can see the difference in black and white.

By blood pressure is perfect now.

I used to retain a lot of water and my ankles were always swollen. Now I can't believe what tiny ankles I have.

I used to have frequent attacks of diarrhea. That is completely gone now.

I have decided that if I were never to lose another pound, I would still eat this way because of the tremendous boost in my health.

But I know I WILL continue to lose weight. It will just be a lot slower than most people. But this time next year, it will all be long gone and I will be at goal.

So please don't give up. There's so much at stake.

[Fizgig]

Do you like to cook? I really enjoy the incredibly luxurious food, and being able to eat it without any worry. How about hitting the store and splurging a bit on your favorite meal - leg of lamb, porterhouse, whatever floats your boat. Roast some peppers and make your favorite salad. Savor all the colors on your plate and dig in!

Just a thought, but maybe reveling in great food would recharge your batteries a bit.

[not2late]

What phase are you in?

If you are doing "extended Induction", it might be time to move to OWL Phase. There is no real advantage in doing "extended Induction". It does not guarantee "faster" weight loss or a more "steady" weight loss. In fact, many people find they have less weight loss snags when they move to OWL after the 2 Week Induction. Furthermore there's less food boredom on OWL: fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, etc. are all legal OWL foods.

[liv]

Try this thread
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-you-have.html (What excuse do you have......)

[basketballbelly]

What has helped me in the past is just to have the 'just do it' attitude. Really, I keep making excuses but know I need to get back on track...I have to literally tell myself to pick a day and just get it done already, it actually works. Then I just take it a day at a time until I start to feel better about my choices, I always start off not counting anything but carbs...I eat eat eat until I'm full and even at those times that I am full and just want to eat, I eat as long as it is low carb and not processed. When I've fallen like you have I have to get through the first three days low carbing...I eat everything low carb I love, eggs, cheese sauce (cheese with heavy cream melted together) bacon, hamburger, diet jello for sweetness...I know that day four is mentally easier for me so I make the first three days as unthreatening as possible. I do not start counting induction days until I'm done with my low carb binge, but once over those first three days I can start day one of induction.

It works for me...

bbb

[Kathi22]

Thanks everyone. I was really upset last night when a good friend of mine started pointing out all the negative deprivations - and she is very uninformed about Atkins. My DH wanted to go to a mexican place for a bite to eat and we all know this is all white flour! I missed that occasional mexican meal with nachos and started believing that I was depriving myself. But you know what, I am depriving myself more from happiness and an active lifestyle by being so over weight. I have been depriving myself from my mini goal to lose 66 pounds because I keep going off plan. I am not gaining anything from this - but weight!

I decided to not allow my blues to take me over completely. I had a temporary mental set back and got back on the horse this AM. Not2late, thank you for mentioning the rungs - I really need to do this! I am going to spend the next two weeks on strict induction while re-reading the book and moving through the rungs as I am supposed to.

I wrote out my meals for the week for dinner on our fridge board. I went to the grocery store and got our meat, veggies, and fish for the week. I am 26 pounds from reaching my mini goal and I WILL do this no matter how long it takes. Then, I can make another mini goal for myself until I am down the entire amount. Thanks again, I really needed this!

[liv]

Way to go Kathi.
As with everything we do we all have our moments of weaknesses but, as you did, keeping the goal in mind does help.

[HoustonMommy]

Maybe try to make eating fun again. Light some candles and make yourself something yummy that is still within the guidelines. Lobster w/butter, steak w/veggies, crab legs, shrimp, whatever you like. Reward yourself for all of your hard work to date and let yourself relax. It always seems easier to curb those cravings when you aren't as stressed or anxious about life issues.

Every one of us have moments of "weakness", especially when under pressure from friends/family. Just take time over the next few weeks to think about how losing this weight will benefit you and remember all of the good things you've already accomplished!