I WannaLoseRealBad

[WannaLoseRealBad]

Hi everyone. This is my first time doing Atkins. I tried doing Southbeach before this but gave up within a few days. I think it's a little too lenient for me, if that makes sense. I guess it's just that if there's more stuff to eat, there's more of a possibility to screw up. Or maybe that's just me.

Anyway. I've kind of had a history with weight loss. I'm currently 5 feet tall and weigh 250 lbs. I know, that's a huge amount for someone so short. I'm surprised I'm not dead already

My weight gain is really my own fault. I never eat out of depression. In fact, when I'm depressed, I can't stomach anything. I just never exercised before. And although I don't eat very much during the day and when I do, I eat healthy, I have this horrible habit of binging at night. I've heard of NES (Night Time Eating Syndrome) but I don't know how real that is. But that's what happens to me. I'm careful during the day but at night, all heck breaks loose and I eat like there's no tomorrow. And so I've gained a lot of weight.

I'm hoping Atkins would help teach me discipline and restraint when it comes to food. Today's my first day. So far so good. I haven't craved any carbs at all so far. I never do in the day time. But it's night time what I'm afraid of.

I'm extremely serious about losing weight. I've had enough of putting everything off just because of my weight. It's time to take action!

[Lisa M]

Welcome to the board, wannloserealbad!

There's some really great folks here who are facing the same issues as you, well, we all are really...learning how to overcome emotional eating is one of them I hope you have your trusty 2002 Atkins Diet Edition book that will be very handy and find your way around the board often.

Best wishes on your journey!

[WannaLoseRealBad]

Yes, I just got it recently. Thank you for the encouragement.

[Jacksuncle]

I just want to reach through my computer and hug you
You are so awesome for making a choice that will effect the rest of your life! I am really excited for you, you are going to look back on these days and see such a huge difference and be so thankful you stayed the course. I dont know much about nightime eating disorder but I know you can atleast eat or snack at night and its okay. If you follow the rules of induction from the book you will be fine and I bet it gets your late night cravings under control. Anyways welcome and stay strong you can and will do this and the rest of your life you will be so thankful you did!

[WannaLoseRealBad]

Thank you so much! And as a matter of fact, I could definitely use a hug right about now! My cravings are starting to kick in (and it's only been half a day so far) but surprisingly, they're not as bad as I thought they'd be. Since today's my first day of Induction, I guess I'll see how well I fare tonight.

[DragonflyMoon]

Hi there ~ welcome to ADBB! I like to eat a lot at night too, so i feel your pain there! Just hang in there - stay with us and post regularly. Use these boards to keep you on track. It really works. Everytime i am tempted i come back here to the ADBB family for support or motivation (check out that before/after photo forum!). We are all rooting for you!

[1poundatatime]

Welcome to the ADBB!

I can relate to your nighttime eating problem. My downfall has always been wanting "a little snack" while my hubby and I watch our favorite tv shows. Well, as I'm sure most here know, those didn't turn out to be "little" snacks!

You're making a life changing decision and that's so wonderful! There's an abundance of information and lending hands here, so jump in and feel at home! I suggest starting a journal in the journal chats section, I've found mine to be very helpful!

[WannaLoseRealBad]

Thanks! I think part of the reason why I'd always fail on the South Beach diet was because I kept it all to myself and when cravings started to hit, I wouldn't tell anyone and as a result, nobody was able to encourage me. But I'm learning from my mistake now.

[DragonflyMoon]

You are going to do GREAT!!! We are here for you!

[WannaLoseRealBad]

Originally Posted by 1poundatatime

Welcome to the ADBB!

I suggest starting a journal in the journal chats section, I've found mine to be very helpful!

Good idea!