Food Addiction--New for 2008

[redron]

Sorry, but I am my Mother's daughter. She is a chocolatic. So, I do crave chocolate. Like today, I had a lc lunch, but wanted something chocolate. So I had a WW ice cream sandwich. Is there any lc chocolate things to eat on induction

[Pcola Girl]

Just checking in to see how everyoine is doing with the low carb these days.
I am still watching mine and so far so good. Down a few more pounds I think because my jeans are beginning to fit looser on me. I have not weighed to see how much I have lost because I do not have scales, I threw my old ones out. Guess I need to go buy new ones.
I just hate to weigh though, never been a big fan of it for some reason. I just like to see my weight loss in how my clothes fit me or get to big on me.

[Starzmom]

Originally Posted by redron

Sorry, but I am my Mother's daughter. She is a chocolatic. So, I do crave chocolate. Like today, I had a lc lunch, but wanted something chocolate. So I had a WW ice cream sandwich. Is there any lc chocolate things to eat on induction

I hear folks talk about chocolate eggs...just unsweetened cocoa powder, splenda and egg. Maybe you could search this site and find their recipe?

I use some white chocolate DaVinci's in my water to give it taste. Maybe that sort of thing would help you. You can order the sugar free DaVinci's syrups from netrition here on this site.
Good luck with the cravings!

[lisa32989]

I am a chocoholic, too. So bad that I must abstain from chocolate. I haven't had any since 1996. Life goes on without it...

[Sugar Free Franny]

Hello everyone,

I have been MIA again. That's never a good thing I had restarted Atkins induction on January 19th and lost a few pounds (probably about 6). It sure felt good to not have any cravings and not be hungry and fill myself with low carb foods (which are mainly protein and vegetables. I felt so healthy in my mind and body.

Then, something happens... I get this idea that I could start eating cake on the weekends and other baked goods. I still make them for my family, but I know that I can't eat them. I am just setting myself up for a relapse. I honestly feel like food is a drug. I am familiar with other 12 step programs and this is exactly the same story I hear there.

I have not been on the scale for 2 weeks. I was weighing in on Fridays so today would have been my weigh in day, but I know I gained so I won't even put myself through that. These past few months I was looking forward to weighing in because I knew I was doing the right thing for myself.

I cannot and will not pretend that I am not an addict. I KNOW I am. It is so behavioral it isn't even funny.

I am back on track today (a Friday). That in itself is great considering Fridays are the days I start letting myself eat whatever I want. I don't want to be so caught up on the scale that I lose sight of why I am here. I am here for my health. Yesterday was my bottom. I got together with my sister (who is definitely a person that triggers my addiction with food) and we ate Burger King and a big fat Apple Fritter. My favorite. Not only did I feel fat, but I felt sick all day and through the night. I obviously cannot eat like that and be healthy.

I am trying to be an example for my children. My oldest son has lost over 20 pounds since January. He is doing so great and I can see how staying away from all those processed foods that he ate is benefiting him. He looks healthy and feels healthy. If only I could remember what I taught him and apply it to myself.

[Pcola Girl]

Nice to see everyone here. I check in here every now and then to see who's all here.
I have restarted my low carb and doing very well with it this time.

I know I am addicted to food but am trying really hard to break that addiction and these last few months I think I am finally getting rid of it or least some of it. I have been able to trun down sweets, which I love so much, and eat healthier.
I am also learning to cook new low carb recipes to and thats been alot of fun.
My health has not been its best and my knees have been bothering me so much and I have been in alot of pain with them, so I know if I want them to get any better I have to lose this weight and stop all that fooling around with it like in the past.
I am doing just that now.

Hope your eating is going better to for you all. I am here anytime you need anything.

[kc62960]

Hi, I have been lurking and reading your threads. I have an Over Eating Problem. I am a compulsive eater. If I start to pig out of foods that are not on plan for me. I spiral out of control until I have gained all of my weight back. A LC plan is the only thing that can slow down the spiral. But sometimes it is so hard to get back into induction. Especially with all of the headaches and muscle cramps. But I am on day 8 now of induction. I did have one cheat, and it did not set up a craving, nor a binge of over eating.( Praise God)

Last year I lost over 30 lbs on Atkins and allowed it all to come back. I am so angry that I let myself eat white flour and other carbs that bring back those eating binges. So here I am again down 6 lbs. so far. Trying to keep the headaches at bay. Drinking more water, and doing the best that I can.

One plus to LC for me is that I lose it under my chin first. So at least when I am fixing my hair and make up for the day, I can see a little loss. One more thing I have done lately is I put up a full lenth mirror where I can see it when I get ready for bed. Just sitting there and actually looking at my big old body has helped me. I seriously had no idea I had that much junk in my trunk.LOL

Kathy

[Pcola Girl]

Kathy, nice to have you join me here. It seems the posting has slowed down to almoat nothing these days.
I know its hard to lose your weight, and how easy it is to fall off the diet and gain it back, believe me I have been there to, so you are not alone.

I restarted my induction again this las January because I had gaine a few pounds back over the Holidays and needed to get them back off. I do not ever want to be as fat as I once was. I still have not lost all my weight, still have a long way to go but I am trying my hardest to stick to it and hope one day I will have lost it all. My health is not what it use to be, thats why I really need to lose it now.
So if you want to do this with me, I am here most everyday and can be here for you.
I would be happy to help you. I kow how much support can help you lose because I have a good friend who has been my greatest support in keeping me straight with my eating. Don't know what I would do with out her.

So post often and and keep me up on how yoiu are doing ok.
You can PM mail me anytime you want.

[mrstmitch]

Hi, Kathy/ Mary!

I am in the same boat, myself... I lost 70 pounds doing low carb about 3 years ago, and I've gained it all PLUS!

It took me a long time to come back, because I've felt so disgusted with myself, I just couldn't face the disappointment again.

So I finally found the motivation to stay with a program for more than a day, and I am feeling really great after about 2 weeks, but I know it won't last long unless I change the way I am inside.

I found this really great book written by a woman named Brooke Castillo. It's called "If I Am So Smart, Why Can't I Lose Weight?" Her book goes into depth about helping people work through the reasons why they overeat, and changing their thought patterns and inner value system so that they will be in control for the rest of their lives.

I think it is a really great way of thinking, and so am combining the low carb (South Beach) diet with the principles in Brooke's book.

I would really like to participate in a support system on this thread, too. I thing it would help us all to be able to talk about our food addictions and try to get to the bottom of why we eat!

Hope to hear some more from ya soon!

[Pcola Girl]

Tracy, that sounds like a interesting book, I will check it out.
Yes, I know I over eat because of emothional problems and my nerves and boredom to at times. I cannot do much like I use to because of bad arthritis in my knees and hips and walking is hard on me anymore, so I stay home most times and I get so bored at times even though I do my crafts and play here on my computer. My hubby does most the cooking and house cleaning anymore. I try to but just cannot hold up to it.
Eating was always comforting to me, but I am trying hard to over come that and looking at things in a better prespective now. So my weight lost has been better to because ot that.
Its still hard and I know I have alot of hard times ahead of me with my eating but with the help of my friends and this board i am accompolishing alittle more each day.

[mrstmitch]

Hello, Mary!

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems! I can imagine how frustrating it must be when you want to exercise!

Boredom is a huge element in my life, too. That's one of the things that are dealt with in Brooke's book. She also helps you to go deeper to find the feelings or thoughts that you have that go along with the boredom.

I have already made some progress in just a short time with my eating habits. The main thing I do, is really "listen" to my body when I feel like eating somthing, and only eat when I am just slightly hungry. That way, I am less likely to overeat. I try to keep my portions down, and only eat until I'm just slightly full.

I have caught myself a few times wanting to eat something, but resisted the temptation to eat because I really was not hungry. I have tried to find some other things to do when I feel this way, because the urge to eat is still very strong.

It is interesting that you have your crafts, Mary... what type of crafts do you do?

I am working full-time right now, and have always wanted to get into doing a craft activity, but can't imagine trying to find the time for it.

Anyway, thanks for your input, and we should keep in touch!

[Pcola Girl]

Tracy, I to have been practing portion control and it really has helped me alot with my diet. I also try to eat only when I am hungry and listen to my body like you do. We have alot in common when it comes to our diets.

I try to keep busy with things so I do not get overly bored. I love o do crafts, I make jewerly, I love to sew and make things for the hosue, I love making table cloths, place mats, napkins etc. for the kitchen table. My hubby has cut out me some wood crafts and I paint hem, but not really too good at painting as I am with the other crafts.
I have to do things where I can sit because standing to much hurts my knees and hiops to bad.
I also have my cat that keeps me company, she is my baby.

You are lucky you can still work, wish I could, I loved working and being around people.

Can you order Brookes on-line. I would like to read it.
If you have the web site let me know ok so I can look it up.

Have a nice day.

[mrstmitch]

Hi, Mary!
Yes, you can buy the book on-line. I found a link for it on Amazon.com:

Amazon.com: if i am so smart why can't i lose weight: Books

If the link doesn't work, you can go to Amazon, and put "If I Am So Smart, Why Can't I Lose Weight" in the search tool.

I am so jealous of you, being able to sew! I have often thought about buying a sewing machine and trying to take it up again. (I did some sewing in high school, but that was about it). That is a great idea making your own table cloths and placemats! That way, you can always have table fashions that match and go with your other decor!

[Pcola Girl]

Tracy I think I love making table cloths and place mats more than anything else. I do have so many of them, some for every holiday, and every season to. They are really easy to make, bet you could do make them to.
When I was younger and alot thinnner I use to make alot of my own clothes to. I learned to sew at a early age, my mother sewed to, she taught me how.
I knew how to sew even before I got into high school and took sewing in home economics. I think I knew how to sew better than my teacher did then.

I will check out the book on line. Thanks for the web site.

My eating is doing better, trying to keep the carbs low, I do better when I stick to induction longer than for just the tw weeks they say you need to. When I go off induction I always mess up when I try to eat more carbs. I do ok all week long but on the week-ends I tend to mess up because we go out every Saturday, thats my hubby and my day together and Sunday is busy with church most the day, and during this time we eat out to and I know I eat things I should not be eating then to.
But I always make up for my bad eating during the week days though, so the week-ends have not hurt to too much, I am still losing weight.

Its HOT HOT HOT here where I live, up around 98 today. To hot to do anything outside so I stay inside where its cool with the air condition.
Does it get hot in WA?
We do have a pool so I swim alot but its been to hot to even do that during the day so I wait till evening time to go swimming most times. I also do my exercises in the pool, I love to do water aerobics. I have a kick board to that I use and I go all over the pool with that kicking my legs, its suppose to strengthen the leg muscles.
Will see ya later. Have a great day.

[mrstmitch]

Hi, Mary!

It's so good that you have a swimming pool! That's an awesome tool to have, especially in the heat! It does get hot in WA sometimes, but not nearly like it does on FL, I'm sure. It's also humid down there, isn't it?? My sister lives on Pine Island, FL, which is close to Ft Meyers. on the west coast of the state.

I know what you mean about the weekends! That seems to be a challenge for me, too. I was soooooo proud of myself the other day, though... my hubby and I went with some friends to a Hometown Buffet restaurant, and I was very concerned that I'd lose control. But, I made myself a green salad and then chose a piece of baked chicken, a slice of roast beef, and a piece of steak for my entree. I had a piece of chocolate cake for dessert, but I am allowed to have something that is considered a "joy" eat on this program that I'm doing, so it wasn't a cheat!

I was fuller than I should have been when I left, though, but the next morning, when I stood on the scale, I still lost about a half of a pound!

This weekend will be another challenge, because I'm having a group of my friends over for tea, etc., and I will be serving some goodies. I am going to really try to prepare myself mentally going in, though, so I don't lose control.

Well, Mary, have a great week! Keep up with the swimming, and I'll keep up with my walking!

[LoraJR72]

Hello, everyone.

After some major thinking and my usual over-analyzing of my life, my health, and overall well-being, I decided to return to Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. I am attending a meeting tonight at 6:30pm. This time I will find a more "caring" sponsor who can help me and not make me feel bad about myself.

Wish me luck!

[Sugar Free Franny]

It sure is nice to see this thread still going =) I am still lurking around the different boards trying to make sense of my eating habits.

I know that I am addicted to sugar and white flour-no question. However, I still find myself trying to control the use of those "drugs". I know that I eat for emotional reasons including being happy. I really use whatever exuse I can.

This is not to say that I have been off my plan completely . Some days I do better then others, but it's always in my mind and I try to be conscious of what I am eating and how much. Sometimes I feel I am my worst enemy. Eventhough I am eating healthy most days and I walk most days, I am not losing any weight. In fact, I haven't been on the scale for about two weeks out of fear of what it says because of my off and on behavior.

Mary, it's nice to still see you checking in with this thread. It's also nice to see a picture of you.

Part of me wants to reach out to Food Addicts Anonymous as well. Maybe that will be the next step I take in taking care of myself.

[LoraJR72]

Originally Posted by Sugar Free Franny

It sure is nice to see this thread still going =) I am still lurking around the different boards trying to make sense of my eating habits.

I know that I am addicted to sugar and white flour-no question. However, I still find myself trying to control the use of those "drugs". I know that I eat for emotional reasons including being happy. I really use whatever exuse I can.

This is not to say that I have been off my plan completely . Some days I do better then others, but it's always in my mind and I try to be conscious of what I am eating and how much. Sometimes I feel I am my worst enemy. Eventhough I am eating healthy most days and I walk most days, I am not losing any weight. In fact, I haven't been on the scale for about two weeks out of fear of what it says because of my off and on behavior.

Mary, it's nice to still see you checking in with this thread. It's also nice to see a picture of you.

Part of me wants to reach out to Food Addicts Anonymous as well. Maybe that will be the next step I take in taking care of myself.

Believe me, taking the step will be the first of many.

I thought it would be difficult going to last night's meeting and it wasn't too bad after all. I have a sponsor and started today on the food plan she gave me. I also am going to another meeting tonight at 7pm.

Baby steps. I'm not thinking of making 90 days, all I am focused on is praying to God for strength and thanking Him.

[LoraJR72]

I set up a new thread for 2009 if anyone is interested.

I hope to you there!

[Pcola Girl]

Everyone, go to Lora's food addiction site from now on. We will all be there.
Its new for 2009.
See ya there.

[Sugar Free Franny]

ok