Oh, please let this be the last time I switch programs!

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

*I'm* even getting annoyed with myself!

OK. Some of you know that I "came back" to WISH a week or so ago. I was doing South Beach with my mom for the past two weeks(before I always did Atkins), and she did pretty well. I'm so happy for her because she hasn't had any successes for a while.

I, on the other hand, did well the first week and then something happened the second week. It's hard for me to explain. Bear with me.

I've been "low carbing" it, on and off, (mostly off,obviously ) for about 9 years. I know SB isn't a low carb program, per se, but the first two weeks are, and that's what I was doing.

It's like...............I hit a wall. I don't know why. I haven't a clue. I love low carb eating. I love the science behind low carb eating. But right now I want to throw it out the window!

So.........for the past week, I have been trying something different. In the past, I've tried doing a program that watches your portions very carefully. Basically, I would call it what others on this board call, "sensible eating".

I have cut back LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE. But I still input everything on fitday.com so that I "know" what I am getting as far as protein, fat, carbs. So far it has been great. I feel so in control.

The one night we ordered Pizza hut pan pizza. Now, before, this kind of food had a neon sign over it saying, "EVIL, EVIL", And I can go MAJOR out of control over something like that. You're going to think I'm nuts...............I set a timer. I set 2 minutes between each bite. I made that one piece of pizza last 24 minutes. ISN'T THAT CRAZY! My DH ate 5 pieces in less than half that time, and don't think I couldn't have done it right along with him. I've done it many times. And I was actually full after one piece. How could that be?? Don't I need to eat at least 3 pieces to get full?? (my self was saying to myself) Wow.

And today..... I had plenty for lunch(turkey, 1/2 baked potato, some snap peas) so I'm going to have the salad part for my dinner.

I'm sorry this is so long. I guess I just wanted to come here and vent and get some feedback also. This is such a struggle, isn't it??

Do those of you that just watch calories, eat sensible, whatever you call it..........what do you find the hardest?? Have you had success?? Why do you think you've had success?

I have to tell you. I'm scared to death for this not to work. I feel like if this fails, I'll fail. ANd I just can't bare that.

What do you think? Am I crazy?

 

[KimRaye]

Originally posted by Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc
Am I crazy?

For wanting to lose weight? I think NOT, if that's what you want!

Everyone is different. You (and all of us) need to find what works for YOU (and us, individually)!

Even on the 'group-type, same thing, same diet" programs, I think we all taper those plans to fit ourSELVES.

Personally, when I heard once that carbs are brain food, I totally kabashed the Atkins and SB as a way-of-life program for ME. I need something for LIFE, not just weight loss. jmho And, I need ALL the brain food I can get...i.e. carbs! LOL

WW is very much into portion control, like you say you're trying. Have you tried WW yet? (Hate to give you yet another option, but you CAN eat anything, if you COUNT it)

I truly believe that planning and taking the time to plan, are a HUGE factor in tackling this Challenge of weight loss and management. I'm not saying it's easy, I'm just telling you what I think I have had to do in order to be successful. My journey is far from over, imo anyway.

And, as uncomfortable as it may be to do (and admit), I think we all have to be SELFISH, and do this for ourSELVES. It's probably the BEST selfish act you could do for yourself, and those who love you. Again, just my personal thoughts and experiences.

I hope you find whatever it takes for YOU to be successful, and that you're happy with that method as well!

It's all about YOU! (imo)

 

[ibouncetoo]

Mom....nope not crazy.

I've been thinking a lot this weekend about BEHAVIOR. Like your 2 min experiement. I find I've been doing a lot of 'mindless' eating.....nose in a book, watching TV while eating and the food gets sucked down without me really even noticing. AND THE WORST thing I've noticied, when I'm alone in a restaurant with a book....I've considered ordering DESSERT, just so I could sit there and read longer. Now that's

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Jackie.............. you're funny. You must be some reader. Does eating chocolate while reading make you read faster or slower?

You're right. So much of this is behavior....emotions, etc.

Kim..............thanks for the encouragement. Planning is definately key. Sometimes I get tired of that, you know? I just want to be normal again. Or maybe I shouldn't say, again. I don't remember the last time I ate "normal". By that I mean, like a thin person eats.

They sit there and order anything they want. I mean anything. ........Gee, do I feel like pasta tonight or beef? What kind of potato?.........oh, I don't know, make it baked, please. Dessert? Oh, I just want a taste of whatever you get, honey. Just order me a coffee. .........................

But the key is........they DON'T EAT EVERYTHING ON THE PLATE AND THEN PROCEED TO LICK THE PLATE!

My thin friends take home as much in their "doggy bag" that they ate at the restaurant. After they've eaten half of their meal, they feel their belly and proclaim that they feel stuffed! What? As I hand my cleaned plate to the waiter clearing the table, I realize I went overboard with what I ate.

No program is going to work if I don't gain control over my portions. I've always struggled in this area. But it's time.

Oh, and yes, I used to do WW. Actually I've done it many, many times. I had success once. I am a firm believer in doing whatever program works for you. And this is a balanced program that works for a lot of women. It just doesn't do it for me anymore. But I'm glad it works for many.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Pam, I went out to eat last night (don't tell....I'm not supposed to be doing restaurants by myself while saving for a WDW trip) and when my meal came I asked for a doggie bag right then....put 1/2 my entree in it and took it home......remember that trick? Did I get dessert?........well, yes but just one scoop of vanilla ice cream and not the molten choclate lava cake a la mode that I nearly ordered. So, while not "on plan" behavior....a slight imporvement over the behavior of the past couple of months.

But what I want to know is......what happened to the drive and focus of last fall????? How do I get that back??? Until I can find the answer, I guess I need to call on all the behavior modification tricks I've learned over the years......portion control being the biggest issue.

And keep checking in with my WISH buddies

Oh, and chocolate improves reading, fur sure!