no willpower

[mistressg]

Hi I'm Gill
I started the Atkins on Wed ,today is My 6th day and I have lost 8lbs,which is great,fantastic even.
So far I have stuck to it ,but tried to give up smoking today.....It didn't work,I went out and bought a packet as I started to get cravings for sweet things and I realy would have done something stuped.So the smoking will be put on the back burner.
I need help and would be more than happy to accept it,so please if anyone feels an afinity with Me ,get in contact.
I am not able to exercise much as I have arthritus,and work comitments mean I work funny hours.......I know ..I know any excuse.

wieght 232
height 5'8 and half ins
I'v not measured but I'm a size 20

[zencyn]

Hey, you're doing great. 8 pounds is wonderful. Quitting smoking is a good idea, but probably when you are just starting induction is not the best time. Your body is going through withdrawal from carbs/sugar already. My suggestion would be to wiat a few weeks and then try to quit smoking.

And as you probably know, exercise is very important so anything you can do is a plus.

[MissMel]

WL is a lifestyle change and not alot of people can accomplish that and then add another lifestyle change that is just addicting? I would definately give yourself some time to adapt to Atkins and have it work for you before you try to stop smoking. WHen you do decide to quit again...there are many things now available to help you with that process so you can wean yourself gradually and not cold turkey.

Good luck and congrats on your loss so far!

[sallyseachange]

Welcome to ADBB Mistressg, and congratulations on your loss so far. I'm sure you'll find that this is a really good place for support and inspiration.
I think you're wise not to try to do too much all at once. Once you get into a comfortable routine with Atkins you might feel more like taking on the challenge of giving up smoking.

Best wishes to you for a successful Atkins journey!

[mistressg]

Thank you zencyn,sallyseachange and MissMell for words of encouragement and support.Its very much apreciated,I went out out for a meal today,and stuck to the diet,meat and broccoli and cauliflower.My saving grace is coffee with cream ,I love it,it stops hunger and stops Me craving sweet things,counting the carbs in the cream I dont even use too many (I think)though I have 6 mugs a day .Please dont tell Me I'm counting wrong.
hugs o helpers.
Gill

[sillygirl]

Hi mistrressg, welcome to the board. Cream does have carbs in it, approximately 1 carb per ounce (of heavy cream). It sounds like you're off to a good start, 8 pounds is fantastic.

[Scooterjam]

MistressG,

8 pounds so far, how wonderful!!! Maybe the quitting smoking will have to be put aside while you're trying to focus on this way of eating. My sister was trying to do the same thing, (her poor husband) and she finally opted to get her eating habits in order first (thank god).

Best of luck! Life is good!

[mistressg]

I know I have done wrong ...just not sure how wrong.I didn't realy have a choice....ha ha I know I did ..but a friend is moving to Greece and we all got together for a chinese meal..I stuck with meat bean sprouts ginger ....chillie chicken ...I know I know and noodles as well. I just had a small spoon of those ..then horror of horror frosting from a cake ....run and hide....

It was day 8 of induction ,I have lost another lb tho ...please tell Me what I can do to get back ..I have continued as I was before is that right or have I blown it big time ...no hope

[tmn]

Hi Gill,

Quitting smoking is TOUGH! I'd hold off on that until you get a solid routine with Atkins going first.

What you might do to cut down a bit is grab a straw and use that as your cigarette on occasion. When I quit years ago, it was the habit and want for more air that needed a replacement. So "take a drag" off the straw, inhaling and exhaling clean air instead of the smoke.

Otherwise, one major goal at a time! That's enough for anyone!

[ConfusedAndNeedHelp]

Originally Posted by mistressg

I know I have done wrong ...just not sure how wrong.I didn't realy have a choice....ha ha I know I did ..but a friend is moving to Greece and we all got together for a chinese meal..I stuck with meat bean sprouts ginger ....chillie chicken ...I know I know and noodles as well. I just had a small spoon of those ..then horror of horror frosting from a cake ....run and hide....

It was day 8 of induction ,I have lost another lb tho ...please tell Me what I can do to get back ..I have continued as I was before is that right or have I blown it big time ...no hope

Probably knocked you right out of ketosis. But I would go directly back to the proper weights of foods on the induction menu, drink 100oz of water a day and don't weigh yourself for a week.