Mother of 7 needs all the help i can get

[simplysammi]

I tried the induction a few weeks ago and failed horribly. I HATE WATER so I did not drink the recommended amount, instead I drank crystal light. I gained 4 lbs during the two weeks. With help from people who posted comments, I am ready to try this once again....the right way. A big Thank You to everyone who posted comments to help me.....Don't stop.....The comments and advice really help. Being a mother of 7 kids...ages 15..7..4..4..3..2..1. I don't have a lot of time to spend on myself and I usually don't have a chance to use the computer till very late at night.When I do, it really makes a difference when people have posted comments and advice.It gives me the extra encouragement that I really need. So tomorrow is a new day and I hope to be back with good news........

[chinadoll]

Welcome back Sammi. It takes time to get used to the water but it definitely does make a difference.

[sham]

Welcome back IM glad your back.Life must be busy with the kids we understand.Looking forward to reading about your great results.

[blueberrylady]

I'm glad that you've decided to give Atkins another try, Sammi. Have you tried one of those filtering pitchers or other type of filter to remove any taste that your water might have? They really help.

[Barb1965]

You definately have your hands full with 7 young ones. I have five chidren myself, but my youngest is 7 and they are spread out a bit more in ages. But what I have found helpful in sticking to plan is planning meals that everyone can eat together minus a high carb side that the kids usually eat. We still have hot dogs, I just have mine without the bun and a side salad whereas they might have beans and chips. Same with burgers. For the nights that the kiddos want something that I just can't eat like spaghetti, hamburger helper or chicken nuggets, I always keep a container of pressed ground beef burgers or a bag of frozen scallops or something else that I like, so I can quickly throw me something in a skillet while their dinner is cooking as well. Being prepared is the main thing when you have a family you have to feed as well. I've also found the pre-mixed salad bags to be a life saver when trying to feed a hungry crew. I can complete my meal at the same time as theirs without any real effort.

As for water, there is something about it the more you drink it the better it tastes and the more you want it. So even if you don't like it, get your favorite beverage (for me its iced tea) and a glass of water at the same time. Tell yourself for every taste of your fav, you have to take 5 sips (or gulps) of the water. Before long you will find that you are wanting the water over the other beverage and you'll down a coulpe of glasses to one glass of your other beverage. I usually have one glass of iced tea now and about 100 ounces of water using this trick. Good luck!!!!!

[liv]

Seven. That is wonderful. I am smiling just thinking about it.
Keep on working on that water. Small sips are good. All day. Have some water bottles out at convenient places for you and grab a chug now and then.
Stay nice and clean on induction to help things get off to a good start.
Good luck and thanks for posting again

[Taters Momma]

You have me beat in the children department. My hubby and I have 6 all together. Ours go from 20 to 8. 4 boys, 2 girls.
Sometimes it can be hard being a Mom.
But I'm sure when they are grown we will look back and wonder where the time went.

I just wanted to say Good Luck on Induction.

[Jenileigh]

Welcome! It does take some getting use to when changing over to water. I tried Atkins once drinking diet coke and the same thing happened to me. The only time I've had success is when drinking water. You can do this, I'm so glad that you are back.

[imagood1]

Make sure you eat the foods on the acceptable food list, drink your water this time (nothing added, like I said before), exercise and take a vitamin everyday. Good luck to you this time!