Some encouragement, please?

[Otto's Doll]

Could I have a hug? I am very frustrated right now, and feeling blue. (Gee, can you tell what TOM is upon me?).
I went back on induction (I am doing Atkins) 2 weeks ago, and lost 2 pounds the first week. I lost another pound as of Wednesday of this week... and yet this morning the scale says I am back up 2.5lbs! Sigh. I have been on plan, the only real treat I had was eating at Ruby Tuesday's yesterday. I did go over the 20 carbs for induction 'cause I had the steak and cheesecake (and broccoli & pork rinds), but I didn't cheat. My Ketostick was still pink this morning. I am pretty sure it is just the nasty nasty bloat fairy making it's monthly visit, and it will be gone by next weekend, but in the meantime... perhaps you can spare a hug? Even a small one will do.
Thanks for listening to me run on about this... seems to be a pattern with me...

 

[DoeWDW]

Jeanne, I've got lots of extra hugs! Here's a special for you and some extra to brighten your day. I feel your pain, literally, as the BF has come to visit me also. I'm up 2 pounds since yesterday!

We can ride this out, Jeanne. We know it's a temporary thing. Let's make sure we both drink, drink, drink our water today, OK? In fact, as soon as I post this, I'm off to refill my water mug!! Do you have your water with you???

Things will get better for both of us and until then, we can keep each other company.

 

[Otto's Doll]

Doe, you are so encouraging! I have my water bottle next to me as I type and eat my breakfast. I tried the Banana nut Morning start Atkins cereal.. it is pretty good! I have another water bottle all ready for Sunday school, and will be sure it is in my hands all afternoon as we do our "Sunday family visiting". We will get through this together!

 

[kayeandjim00]

Another for you Jeanne! Even though we KNOW it's the Bloat Fairy it still can be very discouraging to see the numbers going the opposite way we want! Doe's got great advice - just keep drinking that water and look forward to your next week weigh in when you KNOW that those numbers will be much lower!

 

[thotfulspot]

Here's another for you, Jeanne! I know it's easy to feel blue right now, but think about it this way -- you KNOW the scale isn't reflecting what's really going on right now with you diet-wise, so pfffft. Just stay true to what you know is the right thing to do, and don't even glance at the scale until next week, when you KNOW there will be a happy drop. Drink that water and feel better!!

 

[decaff38]

I just survived the BF and TOM. The Whoosh fair was right behind them. I drank gallons of water. I also had some Crystal Lite Peach Ice Tea -Very Yummy!! Add lemon juice to your water (a natural diaretic and eat cucs )
Try cucs, tomatoes, onions , sour crm, and ranch. Tastes like cheating, but isn't. I took my measurements even though I felt bloated and had lost a bit. Helped keep me sane!! Only a couple days and you'll feel better. If you run or walk--Do it!! It really helps !! Lots of Irish Luck to you in your time on need!!

 

[sandbar]

I'm with you! I know it's so hard not seeing that scale move, but don't give up! Tomorrow is another day so hang in there and keep with the program. You can do it! Here's a hug of encouragement from me!

 

[JustMe28]

((((Hugs)))) Hang in there - the scale isn't totally honest during TOM - nothing like the scales to put you in a bad mood!!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Here's a great big {{{HUG!!}}} , Jeanne.

I hate weighing in during TOM. I usually feel lousy anyway and it just makes things worse when I see a couple of extra pounds on the scale, even if I know they are temporary.

Focus on the good things you have been doing for yourself. Drink plenty of water--float that BF away. You're doing so great. TOM will be over soon and those extra pounds will be gone--plus a few extra ones. Hang in there!

 

[Otto's Doll]

Just wanted to post a quick update... the bloat fairy has been banned and took that rotten 2.5lbs with her!
I don't even care if I just maintain this for the rest of the week, I am so glad she is gone!