Induction day 5---YUCKY, I'm bummed

[firecracker]

I think I need a good cry. I feel so out-of-sorts right now. I haven't cheated once on induction yet, on purpose. I've accidentally cheated out of ignorance. This Atkins stuff can be confusing.

I also started a colon cleansing treatment today from Advocare. It's 10 days long. I have to drink some fiber packets most mornings. It's got some carbs in it, but most of them (9 or 10) come from fiber. There are also some sugars in it, but I thought it was worth the sugars to get my body cleaned out. Do you think that those sugars could be causing my sluggishness and "down-ness" today?

I tried the eggplant parmasana recipe from the board tonight. Never had eggplant before, never will again. I'm in Indiana...we like corn, potatoes, homemade bread, etc.....eggplant? what was I thinking?!?

I'm going to watch the JLo and Ben interview tonight and hope that I'm happier when I wake up tomorrow.

Anybody else have really down days....everybody's so upbeat on the boards, I'm almost afraid to post this...

Well, thanks for listening.

Carmen

 

[Kabuli1]

Yup, every one of us has down days! You've already started with that treatment, but I would have suggrested you wait until you had things worked out and running smoothly on Atkins - your body is being hit by a bunch of different things right now. Give yourself a break and don't worry, it's a sluggish slow day. Maybe you could put off finishing that treatment until a later date. Just hang in there! Come to the board whenever you need to! Ok? You are doing great! Oh, and BTW, my mother used to make me eat eggplant - yuck!

Karyn

 

[karebear1]

That sounds pretty normal to me too! Almost everyone has had dyas where they've posted about being discouraged or depressed. Hang in there. Things will begn to look up at some point. I don't know if taking that fiber treatment will play havoc with your keeetosis or not- but I suspect it moight. Don't get discouraged if it does- just know that that is the problem and as soona s you have finished the treatment things will look better for ou!
Keep posting - you did the right thing.

 

[Luvinit]

Carmen.....Oh Sweetie....{{{{{hugs}}}}}}...I really feel your pain in your post. First of all....this is the BEST place to come when you are feeling down...(for whatever reason). We are here to lift your spirits when you are down...and cheer you on when you are moving right along...PLEASE DON'T ever be afraid to post!!

Like the others have said...your body is going through alot right now..but its only temporary...just come here and we will help you through it!!

Now about the eggplant thing....I'ma anice Italian Girl...who can amake ayou anice aeggplant parm....I promise you will ALOVE IT!!! Lots of garlic and tomatoes Yum!! LOL. Hope this brings a smile to your face.

Please check in tomorrow and let us know how you are doing!!

Tracy

 

[lmhall2000]

I can't speak to the colon cleansing thing- not up my alley! But I can tell you I'm pretty upbeat most the time- it's just a preference- but there are those moments like today when I caught myself staring at a melting wrapper of swissrolls my son refused to eat because they were tooo gooey. Well, I had done GREAT so far- walked my 4 miles in 100% humidity- lost a pound just in sweat I'm sure! Had my slimfast for breakfast- leftover potroast and carrots for lunch a 1/2 of a not so ripe plum for snack and there was that dadblasted swissroll looking so nice and gooey. (Not to mention I'm 2-3 days prior to TOM!) I thought- I'll just lick the chocolate that's stuck to the wrapper- YEAH RIGHT!!! I ate the whole darn thing! But I stopped myself from reaching for the cheetos when I came home- funny I have to have salty things after eating chocolate. Anyways- I had my slimfast for dinner and lots of lemon water- the moral of the story is- WE ALL HAVE THESE MOMENTS- but if you look at the total 168 hours in a week- that's only 5 minutes where I let myself cut loose and abandon my goal. Those other hours have to count for something! So pick yourself up and stick to that 10 day cleansing thing- then it's OVER- you'll still see losses if you STICK WITH IT and make the most of the days to come. You can do this- heck your sig says FIRECRACKER- I expect to hear some pops when you bust open those new clippies!!!
Tara

 

[nativetxn]

I had down days when I wasn't watching my carb intake and I still have down days. I'd be willing to bet that your emotionalism is due more to induction than any sugars you may have consumed in the fiber mixture.

{{{HUGS}}} sweetie. Hang in there, things will be better tomorrow.

About that eggplant, did you "draw" it before you made the recipe? Eggplant tastes quite bitter if you don't do that before cooking.

Katholyn

 

[Minniespal]

Hiya Carmen ~

I'm so sorry that you have been feeling down. I have been on induction for nearly three weeks. First week was a disaster, that is why I started it again the following week. Well I have been feeling really good and positive about it and myself. On Monday I wakened up feeling really down and depressed, my mood didn't lift all day and by evening I was so sad and down. I spoke to a friend and then had a good cry. I wanted so much to break my diet, just cause I was so sad and needed a lift. Well I didn't and went to sleep, still feeling sad.

On Tuesday I wakened feeling sooooo much better, happier and really pleased with myself cause for the first time ever I didn't rely on food to provide comfort for me.

I know that induction can be really daunting, I have two degrees and achieving them was a piece of cake compared to the first time I read the Atkins book.

Please now that it does get better and soon you will be wearing smaller clothe sizes, that alone will make you feel better than any food every could.

Sending {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} to you for a brighter day!!

 

[Jomrog]

This is the BEST place to be when you need a pick me up. Trust me, we ALL go through it & I know you can get past it.

You have been given good advice so far so I will just send you some {{{{HUGS}}}}.

Don't give up.

 

[Kabuli1]

Hey, you're on day six now! That yucky day five is gone and things are going to be brighter today, ok? If you get down, stick in a WATP tape or head on out the door for a walk! The yucks won't last and you're going to have a great day today! You hear???

Come on back here today if it gets tough for you again! PM your favorite people here you've got buddies here and we're here for you! Just don't try to find me - I'll be on the road (for about a week)- sorry - otherwise i"m around on the computer all the time, anyone needs a friend!

Hang in there and have a great non-yuck day!

Karyn