I can not believe I am starting over...AGAIN!

[Tryin_2_lose]

Well here I am again. I'm sure some of you can relate to this cycle. I diet, lose the weight, feel confident I can introduce carbs back in my diet and WHAM, I start to binge eat and the weight comes right back! I am so, so, so depressed. I am so fed up and frustrated with my addictions to carbs. I am good throughout the day - my downfall is nighttime and then I can't seem to stop grazing and eating all the time.

My biggest problem is sticking to it kwim? And why at night? I honestly feel like I'm trying to quit smoking. I did that years ago and this reminds me of it, problem is I can't stop eating.

Anyways, sorry to wine so much. I'm going to get back at it today. The other day I bought about 30 cans of canned chicken and turkey (kinds I like) and some salmon. I'm also going to get some soluable fiber which makes it easier to digest and feel full I've found.

I hope to be able to stick to it....again.

[plsmachic]

Have you checked out Linda's Low Carb Menu's site?

it's at Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home

Go to the recipes and try some of the casseroles. Most of her things have pictures,and she marks the induction-friendly dishes with a *

I've found eating things that are AMAZINGLY good helps me on this diet.

I restarted again 4 days ago. It happens to all of us. Don't consider it starting over, consider it moving forward. You can not change the past. You can start taking care of yourself again from today forward.

My advice, don't live in the past or the future. Don't worry about your goals or your failures. Concentrate on taking care of your body each day, live in the NOW.

I'm finally restarting after binging (and I think we binge because we feel deep down like we're going to restart Atkins because we know it's good for us, so we try to get in as much carbage as we can stomach) - but what I realized is binging is the same level as self-mutilation. You're hurting yourself, and because you have this knowledge of how and why Atkins works, and the fact that this way of eating truly is the healthiest option, you are intentionally hurting your body. It's just an easier pain to inflict when the weapon is food.

Stop hurting yourself. Love yourself, heal yourself. We're all in this together, and we'll all help you take care of you.

[Tryin_2_lose]

Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to send me the links! Those photos look so yummy!

I hope to keep in touch with you!

[reneewl]

Hey, I understand! I'm restarting again, too.... *hugs* We'll get it right.... How much do you have to lose?

[Tryin_2_lose]

Originally Posted by reneewl

Hey, I understand! I'm restarting again, too.... *hugs* We'll get it right.... How much do you have to lose?

15 pounds...this seems to be the most difficult at this stage because I have to be very careful of my daily calorie intake as well as doing Atkins.

Never say never I suppose...

[plsmachic]

Originally Posted by Tryin_2_lose

Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to send me the links! Those photos look so yummy!

I hope to keep in touch with you!

You will.