I'm needing some big time support here folks!

[karebear1]

I think I'm gonna have a really hard time this weekend. I'm struggling already with the idea that I'm not losing weight right now and for the past hour I've had EVIL thoughts of eating anything and everything because I'm not losing weight! To make matters worse- I'm only into day 12 of induction! I should be losing like crazy and I'm not. Can you guys help me get through this weekend? Please! I could really use some good thoughts coming my way.

 

[glo]

Karen, you can do it...Look, I was at the same weight for 6 weeks here. Did not budge...people were getting tired of my whining...ok, I know I sure was. Everyone was loosing and I was at a stand still. Please do not give itto any urges. Look at the positives. Your health has improved immensley...look how many less meds you are taking. DO you understand what a positive thing that is. Your body is being able to process stuff on its own BIG huge improvement and something to definitely be happy about. The weight loss will come honey, I promise. It finally did for me....it just took longer. I started with John in Illinios, look at the difference in our clippies. Everyone's body works at its own time, and you are already healthier....I am NOT going to let you slip and eat something BAD for you!!! You do not want me at your door step young lady!!!!

You can do this....you can say no...you already have, and you are succeeding. I am proud of your improvements....improvements that will make you health!!!

 

[geetey]

Karebear,

I know how frustrating this must be for you! I tried WW years ago and gained and gained and gained!! Here I am, years later on the same plan, and dropping pounds. I so admire you for sticking with this plan without those typical motivators (pounds dropping, shrinking waist) but you know in your heart of heart that you are doing the best thing for your Health right now! Find yourself an on-plan snack. Some cubed cheese, some pepperoni chips, a breast of chicken, maybe a leg of lamb?

Otherwise, you know the rule! Walk away, drink some water (okay - a LOT of water), go for a walk, play on WISH, and if you still want that snack in 10 minutes, well then.... you need to drink some more water! LOL! Just kidding!

Just wanted to let you know that I can imagine how frustrated you must be feeling but we are all here for you!! I am proud of you and your will power!! You ARE doing it!!!

 

[yasuern]

Karen,

KEEP WITH IT - I know you can do it! - Its tough when you aren't losing weight - but keep your eyes on your goals - it doesn't happen over night - but if you stick with it you will be a winner!(or should I say a loser )

Just remeber if you feel weak - post here and we will be here to support you!

 

[karebear1]

Nevermind guys. Thanks for trying, but I already blew it. Nothing real big- but I'm over my 20 carbs I'm sure. I'll just try to get motivated to start again tomorrow. I can't believe that I'm doing this! I just don't get it! And I'm having a really hard time ignoring the weight loss issue. All those feelings from 3 weeks ago are coming back. Working hard and not really seeing results- at least not the results I want to see. I think that more then anything this will be my trial. I guess I should re-evaluate my goals. Maybe my first goal should be to see if I can get past this 2 week curse I seem to have put myslef in. I am so discouraged and mad and WHINEY!! AND I HATE WHINEY!

 

[Hannosmom]

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} Karebear. I have had a tough week too. I quit using fitday because my fat intake scared me. Today I went back on and found out I had 30 grams of carbs today. POOH!!

And, last night, I dreamed I ate a whole bag of tootsie rolls. So of course I thought about them all day.

But, since I just put my name on the marathon list, it's back to the grindstone for me. I can't go back, only forward. Same for you, sweetie. Today is almost over and tomorrow is all brand new, ready for us to take control of the day.

Love and good thoughts!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

OH Karen, I feel your pain, truly I do, BUT STEP AWAY FROM THE CARBS!!!!!

I have yo-yo'd my whole entire life, you are on a roll, don't get discouraged. You can and will get through this. The weekend will pass, Monday will be here before you know it. How do you want to look back on the weekend? Don't feel bad because of a slip up, just keep going. I had COMPLETELY blown it for a week. Today I just decided in the middle of the day that I had to commit. No more tommorow I will...... It had to be NOW. Honestly it scared the bejeebers out of me. (***is that how you spell it?LOL***) but it has given me an incredible amount of freedom and I feel so empowered now, it is truly amazing. You can do this!

 

[Beanie]

Karen, I am sorry you are feeling discouraged!! Think about what glo said though, everyone loses weight at a different speed...I remember Kath telling me once that she didn't lose anything for an entire MONTH!!

You can do this Karen and you know it...Have you stopped weighing yourself every day?? I did that as well and until Kath finally drilled it in my head to stop, I would step on it each morning and get frustrated! Since I have stopped and only weigh myself once a week now, I feel much better and don't get discouraged either!

Are you drinking lots of water each day? I know when I don't drink at least 64 ounces, I don't feel half as good as I should! Water is an important part of weight loss, so drink up!!

Hugs and you know I am here if you need anything!! We are doing this together, remember?? Don't forget our deal we have...Disney in 2005 and then we can celebrate with something good!!!

Hugs!!

 

[Zoo Keeper]

karebear,
Look to tomorrow! You can't take back what happened today but you can pick yourself up and start again tomorrow.
I believe in you.
Don't be so hard on yourself, it's OK. Just keep reading the boards, there so much support here...

Take care and be well,

 

[geetey]

Just a thought here, Karebear, and please excuse me if I am totally offbase in this suggestion (all I know about Atkins comes from these boards), but..... what if you stagger your carb intake? I know that induction is about 20 carbs or less, but what happens after those 2 weeks? Don't you increase your carb intake? Even just a smidge? Perhaps you could 'jolt' your system into responding by having 30 carbs one day, 10 the next, then 25, then 17..... you get the picture.

I know these aren't the same WOE plans, but WW is the only true experience I can draw from, but I can tell you that I have much better weight loss weeks when I go high into my points and then low into my points, rather than hitting the same number day after day, even if it is my lowest number. It's like I am shaking things up in there.

You haven't blown anything yet! And we aren't going to let you quit!! We love having you around here too much.

 

[karebear1]

Terry- I understand what yuo are talking about in alternating carb intake, and I think I might experiment with taht a little this week. thanks for the suggestion.

Beanie- Don't worry..... I still have not broken our deal! Those foods are sacred and saved for Jan. 2005- Wanna add cannoli's to the list? I LOVE CANNOLI"S !! I am going to committ to weighing myself once a week ...... for one week- starting Sunday!

Vija- LOL.... STEP AWAY FROM THE CARBS..... STEP SLOWLY AWAY FROM THE CARBS!!! We should invent something that actually says that- we'd make a million $$$$$$

Hannosmamo- you're right about the marathon. It is something that is very motivating. In the beginning it kinda scared me that all these people were saying YEAH- let's do it!!! I thought people were just gonna by pass the idea and laugh at it! That is NOT what happened to my surprise. It was my idea and I have to be there to make sure it gets done. And I will.

Thanks everyone for your really kind words. I feel ok now- but I blew it even more tonite when I went out to a church dinner. BUT- I can't let that stop me. I'll just start again.... I'm so glad I have friends like you to understand my bi-monthly carb fits. NOW......... if someone can tell me what that's all about- they'll win the trip to WDW!!!