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[IWILLDOIT1978]

Does anyone else have the problem of starting low carb for like three or four days or maybe even a week and then falling off the wagon and done it a million times? I have done this so many times. This last time I lost 10lbs in 5 days and now I have gained it all back! I need some support because today is day four for me and I have thought about cheating again. So I am really trying. I am definately addicted to food. It's an emtional thing for me. I eat when I am bored, depressed, mad.... or just because I want to. I am not even hungry most of the time! So I was just wondering if anyone out there shares the same issues as I do. Thanks for listening to me whine!

[yoshi]

Whine as much as you want to. I, for one, will listen. I know exactly what you're going through because I have the same problem. About 3 days in, I start getting irritable and easily angered. Then, I start battling depression soon after. No matter how long I try to stick it out, it doesn't seem to get any better for me. I've made so many attempts to do low carb, I feel like a yo-yo. I've come to the conclusion that I'm one of those people who can't adhere to a low carb diet. I fully believe low carb is healthy and beneficial, but my body won't cooperate. If I don't eat enough carbs, my blood sugar goes up and my liver starts to act up. The same thing happens if I get too many carbs. Go figure! Right now, I'm trying to plan my diet around low glycemic goods. So far, it seems to be working. I haven't been depressed or irritable, and my blood sugar seems to be fairly stable. It's only been a few days, though, so time will tell. Take care and good luck.

[kat mommy]

I can relate to the emotional eating..It is something I have done all my life. This is my second time around,but also something clicked in head..I have a deep desire to loose the weight. I also keep all illegal foods out of the house ,I go grocery shopping with a list and stick to it,one thing I found that helps, is not carring extra money in my pockets. If I don't have the money I can not buy something that is full of Bad Carbs.,do not use Frankin Foods,I truly feel they start the old cravings,make your food ahead of time if you can, put meals in the freezer(not frig..it is to temping to go nibble this and that).,use fitday,get out and get some kind of exercise,even a 10 min walk will help.,keep your hands busy( I do cross stitch and come here a lot)If you are craving something sweet,chew gum,drink a flavored tea.
One more thing think..are you a skinny person hidinf in a shell of fat..if so then you know what to do. For me that was my wake-up call and I knew I was just using my fat to excuse me from life..thats right my fat was robbing me of Life. I am now getting my Life back
I know the first two weeks are hard but if you get pass that you ,then you can go on to goal.
Big Hugs and please hang in there you can do it

[Sweetpea]

I can relate --- I just can not stay focused ----