Anyone starting induction today 5/12/08??? Or re-starting???

[DolphinsOnMyMind777]

I'm not even going to beat around the bush. I need help and i need support. Anyone starting today who needs a friend?

[shrishyk]

Hi Jamie,
yes, I am indeed "restarting" today.... I have been struggling to get back on track forever.. I could definitely use a friend..

[SHinOK]

YES, I'm reinducting today. As you can see from my sig, i'm not new to LC. I joined this board in 2000 when it first appeared, but I've yo-yoed the whole time...as high as 286; as low as 215. Sigh...

I TRIED to reinduct in January. Even started a diary, but it only lasted about 3-4 days. Ugh.Funny how KNOWING about low carb and DOING low carb can be such different animals...

Anyhow, I'm tired of being tired and feeling icky all the time! So, I'll try to check in here at least once a day. I'll post my menu, too, for anyone out there who's looking for induction food ideas. Will start menus tomorrow (after I know for sure what I'm eating!), because yesterday was AWFUL!

Thanks for starting this, Jamie!

[tinkerbell123]

I'm starting again today.. I have a hard time sticking to low carb again.. BUt i want to loose this weight while im younger, when its easier then when im older, and its harder.. I need to just stop with my emotional eating, and stick with it

[pennyann]

hey i just started three days ago and you are right knowing and doing are two different things but i've made up my mind one day at a time. I'm sick of feeling tired and to be honest so big that it makes my joints hurt so lets do it . stick to it Jamie
penny

[shrishyk]

Originally Posted by SHinOK

I TRIED to reinduct in January. Even started a diary, but it only lasted about 3-4 days. Ugh.Funny how KNOWING about low carb and DOING low carb can be such different animals...

SH, lol, I can sure let people know how to eat low carb... but am not doing too good at letting myself know I need to do it !

Tinkerbell - I also deal with emotional eating.. low carb seems to be the only thing that helps that.. as long as I can get through the first couple weeks ! best of luck to you.

Hi Penny!

[cathym26]

I am! I need a swift kick in the rear to get my going!

[joshsmom2002]

I'm in!!! WTH is wrong with me?? I KNOW that LC is the way to go for me - I feel so much better when I kick the carbs out, but I just can't seem to last more than a few days on induction before the chips and goldfish crackers start calling me. Doesn't matter if I throw them out or not, I end up buying them again. *sigh*

Anyhow, restarting once again... Off to make some sausage and a couple of scrambled eggs!!

Have a great day everyone!!

Angie

[Valentine Baby]

I just started back myself. Did LC a couple of years ago and lost almost 30lbs. Then I decided I didn't need it anymore and went back to carbs full blast! Gained everything back. Now I'm back to square one.

Melanie

[DolphinsOnMyMind777]

Thank you everyone for responding. I can relate with all of you so well.
Yesturday was disaterous for me. never start induction and then go out to eat with your family after a long day. UG!

So today will be my 1st day. I will try to check in at least once a day and post my food for the day.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for checking out this thread. I am out of control and really need support and encouragement. I will do my best to support every one of you. Have a great day!!!

[rodcat20]

i am right there with you too!!

It's me Jamie and I have been struggling too!! But hopefully with this groups help we can do this!!!!!

cathy

[kathys52]

Thanks Jamie for getting this started. I need to get these last few pounds off in the worse way! I gained at least 2-3 pounds this past weekend... Then I came home from work and ate the bad lftovers... So today is Day #1 on re-induction. Will post menu later...not so sure what that will be today.
Kathy

[joshsmom2002]

Whatcha'll eating today???

For me:
B: 2 egg omelet w/ 1 sausage patty, sauteed peppers and onions (just a little) and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, coffee
L: small steak, grilled peppers
S: string cheese
D: baked pork chop, salad w/ ranch dressing

LOTS o'water!!

Now, if I can just actually BE this good!!!!

[thinkfastvivi]

Hello everyone!!

here is my past history....i had done a full week of induction as of sunday. that was mothers day, and yes, i felt like i should "treat myself".....

IT IS REALLY NOT WORTH IT!!! you know, we all will eventually be able to have more carbs in our diet, but when one (me) continues to do induction over and over again, im just torchering myself with 20g a day! arrghhh.

i was really happy to have seen this thread when i logged in this morning.

TODAY IS DAY ONE. the FINAL DAY ONE, for me!!!

lets kick some boot-ay ladies!

i really must be held accountable, and will post menus daily. i often abuse the cream cheese/cheese allowance and also can over do it with that good 'ol cream in my coffee!!



BBL!

[kathys52]

Fessing up here with you gals (? guys). I was at 145 this morning (that is up almost 4 pounds from last week!)

B - Protein shake with one scoop Jay Robb Vanilla, water, SF Davincis
L - Cold chicken
D - Tilapia and some kind of veggie, probably asparagus, small tossed salad
Lots of water

[thinkfastvivi]

Carb Binge? Help?

here is a post that i came across on the main lc lobby. i found it helpful, considering what it has been like for me personally these past two days.

[Ladybugg]

Hi everyone - I'm in this with ya. I need to get back on track and could use the extra support.

I made it through one day of induction yesterday. YAY! Working on day 2. Here's my menu for today so far:

B - 3 pc bacon, 2 eggs
S - 2 ham and cheese rolls
L - 1 1/2 cups salad, 3 oz chicken, 1 tbs dressing
S - 2 pepperettes (.75 carb each)
D - not sure yet, some sort of meat with a salad

[tinkerbell123]

bfk- 2 fried eggs, and 2 pieces of sausuage

I'll come back later lol

[SHinOK]

G'morning, all! Looks like we've picked up more inductioneers along the way. Welcome aboard, everybody!!

Yesterday's food:
B -- coffee w/cream & vanilla davinci, quiche (ham, cheese, egg, cream, dry mustard), side of bacon
L -- sliced brisket, lettuce, 4 cherry tomatoes, 10 black olives, bacon bits, Ken's zero-carb caesar dressing
Snack -- couple bites of brisket
D -- more brisket (had TONS leftover from Mother's Day!), homemade coleslaw (red & green cabbage, mayo, sour cream, Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, white vinegar)

I always post my food the day AFTER, because that's the only time I'm SURE of what I ate!! Things can change at the last second, so I go with after-the-fact...According to FitDay, that was 20 net carbs, 77% fat, 20% protein, 3% carbs.

Yesterday went great. Mostly. No hunger; no sugar cravings. But, man oh man, did I have a headache!! DH had one, too, so part of it might be weather related, but DANG my head was pounding all afternoon & evening! That should go away by Thursday, if all goes well.

Ladybugg....what's a "pepperette??" Never heard of that. Just wondering.

Have a great day! BBL.

[Ladybugg]

Originally Posted by SHinOK

Ladybugg....what's a "pepperette??" Never heard of that. Just wondering.

I get pepperettes from the little Italian deli down the street. Its kind of like a dried pepperoni type of meat about 4" long. They usually hang them and cut the pieces off when you buy it. It's similar to the turkey bites I buy at Costco, but drier meat.
It's 1 carb for 35g, and 3 sticks is 50g, so I figure its about 1 1/2 carbs for 3 sticks. I pay $5 for 20 of them

[SHinOK]

Interesting! And sounds tasty! Thanks...

Shari

[thinkfastvivi]

Originally Posted by SHinOK

G'morning, all! Looks like we've picked up more inductioneers along the way. Welcome aboard, everybody!!

Yesterday's food:
B -- coffee w/cream & vanilla davinci, quiche (ham, cheese, egg, cream, dry mustard), side of bacon
L -- sliced brisket, lettuce, 4 cherry tomatoes, 10 black olives, bacon bits, Ken's zero-carb caesar dressing
Snack -- couple bites of brisket
D -- more brisket (had TONS leftover from Mother's Day!), homemade coleslaw (red & green cabbage, mayo, sour cream, Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, white vinegar)

I always post my food the day AFTER, because that's the only time I'm SURE of what I ate!! Things can change at the last second, so I go with after-the-fact...According to FitDay, that was 20 net carbs, 77% fat, 20% protein, 3% carbs.

Yesterday went great. Mostly. No hunger; no sugar cravings. But, man oh man, did I have a headache!! DH had one, too, so part of it might be weather related, but DANG my head was pounding all afternoon & evening! That should go away by Thursday, if all goes well.

Ladybugg....what's a "pepperette??" Never heard of that. Just wondering.

Have a great day! BBL.

where did you find the zero carb cesar dressing?? the one i had been eating in the past had nine grams of carbs per serving!!

[DolphinsOnMyMind777]

I am so glad you all joined in here. Hi Cathy! I am having a hard time with thoughts and cravings(I think, maybe just my mind focussing on junk food). I am hanging in there so far so good.

I will post my menus at the end of each day or the following mornings depending on how the day goes.

I know we (I) can do this. I have done it before. I don't understand why it is so difficult for me. I have been on and off of induction so many times in the last 6 months that I cannot even begin to count. I have gained back 26 pounds of the original 100 I lost. I am back up over 200 pounds and very depressed and down on myself over it. I bought a bunch of new clothes last month when i was in the 180's and now I cannot even wear them. I have put over 25 pound back on in less than 1 month.

So does anyone have any secrets they want to share?
I am struggling big time with this and if I keep going the way I am I am going to be back up to 289 pounds in no time.

I will fight through this day if it kills me.

[kathys52]

I don't have any secrets Jamie...but seems to me, once I go off, it is that much easier to keep doing it! I was "clean" for 3 months and then BAM...went off and may have a good day now and then, but it doesn't last. I know I do better when I am challenged, so that's why this is so good. My problem is when I get home...now tonight should be OK cause I have a couple hours of mowing to do and some more planting. But last night...let's not even go there!
Kathy

[shrishyk]

no secrets here either.. your story sounds just like mine Jamie..
it is all pure will power at this point. (for me) I am just focusing on today... not tomorrow or yesterday.. but today.. and I don't know if it will work for you, but it seems to be a little motivating for me.. I've printed a calendar for the next year and am marking the "special" occasion days.. like my husband's company party, picnics, family get togethers. Normally I would avoid these situations. For example, the last few years I have cringed at the thought of having to buy an evening dress for my husband's holiday party. I don't want to go through that again.. so if I can see it on a calendar every day and see the time frame I have to work with, it is more believable to me that I can get some weight off before then, and I'll be feeling better. And I won't "wake up" the week before the party and say the same things to myself I say every year... the coulda, shoulda woulda's... My 10 year wedding anniversary is a year from now.. so I am imagining what I could do in that time. I am going to be 40 in a year.. those types of things I force myself to think about when I'm reaching for the Cheerios and sugar!

hang in there.. and just get through today..

to everyone!!

[SydneyN]

Just a lurker popping in. The calendar suggestion reminded me of something Jerry Seinfeld said he does. He marks an x on the calendar every day he works on his routine. I think that idea could also go to days when you stay on plan and/or you could use it for exercise too. At, first it doesn't seem like much, but when you have 30 days of Xs it might make you think twice before you cheat. And it could be almost like a challenge to see how many days in a row you can go without cheating. Just a thought.

Back to lurking.