Need some encouragement

[youcandoit]

Hello,

Here I am trying to start over again. I received that email that said;

'Hello, youcandoit! We've noticed that you've not been active on Atkins Diet for quite some time now, and we miss you!'


I am glad that I got that email.


I keep creeping off the plan. Its not that I don't like the plan, I actually really like how I feel when I am fully committed to it. I struggle with maintaining my willpower. I can tell you all the reasons about the stress in my life that leads me off plan. However, I am not going to put forward all the excuses as to why I stray. I am so frustrated with myself. Its like I have a crazy addiction to food.
I am writing this with tears in my eyes, I want to be healthy why can't I stop eating things that are so counterproductive? I have always been an all or nothing type person. I am really trying to accept mistakes and move on from them without completely giving up.

Have any of you went off plan and returned and been successful in reaching your weight loss goals?

Thank you for letting me vent my frustrations!

[moniegail]

youcandoit, been there, done that! as a matter of fact i think this is my 6th time restarting. i just finished day 3 of this restart. first time i was on atkins, was in 2003 and i did great at it and lost alot of weight. seems like every year since i've struggled to keep at it. i'll lose the weight, then usually around the holidays i give in, gain it all back then have to start all over. so i totally understand your struggles.

i have ask myself time and time again why i put myself through the ringer like i do. knowing good and well that all i have to do is stay true to myself and the plan and i could be happy and healthy for life. for some reason though, the taste of some sort of goodie or treat at christmas time seems worth the risk of blowing all the hard work i have done.

this last weight gain though has effected me mentally to the point that i'm determined not to feel this way ever again. there's a quote i've seen around the forums and i hope i quote it correctly...."nothing tastes as good as thin feels" or something to that affect. i'm hoping i can remember that the next time temptation strikes.

stay strong and keep the faith....if you ever need someone to talk to for strength, motivation or whatever feel free to pm me.

[youcandoit]

Thanks so much Monigail!

Your response helped me make it through the day! I put the quote "nothing tastes as good as thin feels" on my mirror this morning.

It is really helpful to know that someone has been there. I need to keep the faith to keep at it or I will completely give up.

Thank you for taking the time in replying. You really made a difference on my outlook.

[hopejoy]

I lost count of how many times I've started over! Totally relate to your frustration and anger at yourself for doing the same destructive things over and over.... don't get why I do that either... restarted induction here and happy that I did. This is the way to go for me. Hopefully this time will be the charm for me. Feel so done with cheating right now... It's important to keep coming back. I have been 'luring' a bit reading a lot of post about others success and that is what inspired me to restart now rather than later. I too felt like I was making excuses after a while so I started in the middle of the day after I had already had carbs for breakfast... which shows you can 'restart' anytime. Don't have to wait for the morning... or give up completely... now is what matters. For me when I think about 'one day at a time'... I feel like I can manage that... worry about tomorrow later. But I can do this today. That is what worked for me in the beginning, so back at it again... back to basics.

I really like your name! That is encouragin all by itself...YOU CAN do it!
liz

[moniegail]

i'm glad i could help. it's nice to know that someone's out there that understands what you & i are going through. that's what this board is for. everyone here is going through the same things. so like i said before if you have any questions or just need a friend to talk to don't hesitate to pm me.

have a good day tomorrow and stay true to yourself cause you're worth it and yes YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!

[Tania123]

youcandoit,

I am exactly in the same boat as yours. I am a emotional eater. And trust me for me everyday is a struggle. I fail and then start again then again fail. I can understand your frustration so well. I am hoping to start from tomorrow and it gives me a huge motivation when i know that there are people like me who struggles everyday.

Hope this time i make it and i wish both of us good luck.


Cheers!

Originally Posted by youcandoit

Hello,

Here I am trying to start over again. I received that email that said;

'Hello, youcandoit! We've noticed that you've not been active on Atkins Diet for quite some time now, and we miss you!'


I am glad that I got that email.


I keep creeping off the plan. Its not that I don't like the plan, I actually really like how I feel when I am fully committed to it. I struggle with maintaining my willpower. I can tell you all the reasons about the stress in my life that leads me off plan. However, I am not going to put forward all the excuses as to why I stray. I am so frustrated with myself. Its like I have a crazy addiction to food.
I am writing this with tears in my eyes, I want to be healthy why can't I stop eating things that are so counterproductive? I have always been an all or nothing type person. I am really trying to accept mistakes and move on from them without completely giving up.

Have any of you went off plan and returned and been successful in reaching your weight loss goals?

Thank you for letting me vent my frustrations!

[youcandoit]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with me. It means a lot knowing that others experience the same things.
Honestly, I was a little nervous posting my message at first. I am so glad I did!

Thanks again to all of you. I will be carrying your words with me when temptation strikes. I will keep you posted!