I just can't fight this!!!

diannemc · 07-18-2008, 11:51 AM

Ok I feel like I could just eat the house!!! It is that time of the month and I feel like I am losing it!!! I don't know why I just can't lose any weight!!! I have been doing good.. weighed this morning and guess what I have gained 5 lbs back!!! Back up to 151. Why can't I lose the weight from last Thanksgiving and Christmas....I am just about to get mad

I am doing the same as I did when I was on low carb 4 years ago and nothing!!!!!! I lose and gain ..lose and gain..And of course the lady I work with (ON WW) is eating and losing!!! But when I tried WW I blew up fast...
What is wrong with my body!! I know It is getting OLD!!!!

(Turned 51 yesterday)HELP!!!

Diana · 07-18-2008, 12:08 PM

post a menu of a few days worth...

Do you drink water?

measure foods?

Excerise?

diannemc · 07-18-2008, 12:14 PM

I know i probably don't eat enough...
My breakfast is usually a atkins bar and coffee.
If i have time I might eat some pigskins or some kinda snack
Lunch is a low carb pita pockets with ham and cheese and roast beef..
Maybe some peanut butter as snack or yogurt...
Dinner Is a meat and veggie....
I have been adding a little fruit but not every day..

LW3707 · 07-18-2008, 12:16 PM

The 5 lbs are probably from it being that time of the month. It'll come off. Could you possibly be eating too much sodium? I haven't lost as much as I would've liked on induction and upon gong back to my journals I noticed that I have been consuming an insane amount of sodium. That would definately alter the scale. For cravings you could have some crustless cheesecake or crustless pumpkin pie of course both in moderation. That might help if you have a sweet craving.

BufoDieter · 07-18-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by diannemc

I know i probably don't eat enough...
My breakfast is usually a atkins bar and coffee.
If i have time I might eat some pigskins or some kinda snack
Lunch is a low carb pita pockets with ham and cheese and roast beef..
Maybe some peanut butter as snack or yogurt...
Dinner Is a meat and veggie....
I have been adding a little fruit but not every day..

FWIW, I see a couple of things that could be causing you problems:

Atkins bars - time and again people post saying they cause them to stall. You may want to think about giving them up for a while and see if it helps.

Pita pockets - I know if I eat too many store bought LC bread substitutes, I don't lose. However, if I use oopsie rolls or Sherrie's burger buns (both recipes in the recipe forum here) I don't have a problem.

Peanut butter - another thing that can cause a stall.

Yogurt - what kind are you eating? Is it LC? What is it sweetened with? Artificial sweeteners can cause problems too.

What are you drinking, and how much? Caffeine can stall, and again, artificial sweeteners in soft drinks can too. Make sure you're drinking enough water so that your liver can work for you in your weight loss efforts.

These are the things that stood out for me when I looked at your menu. I hope this helps some.

It can be frustrating - I know!

somethingblue2u · 07-18-2008, 12:23 PM

Peanut butter is a DANGER zone for me. I can't handle the responsibility.

BufoDieter · 07-18-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by somethingblue2u

Peanut butter is a DANGER zone for me. I can't handle the responsibility.

Darkfire · 07-18-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BufoDieter

well put!!!!!

diannemc · 07-18-2008, 12:45 PM

Thanks everyone..Guess i need to slow down and take time to plan for eating better...I KNOW THIS WAY OF EATING WORKS!!!

Ilpirata · 07-18-2008, 02:00 PM

also please cut yourself a break for TOM. I'm sure its normal for you to retain water and go up a few lbs in weight. Stay off the scale 'til its over!

Prozak · 07-18-2008, 02:20 PM

3 things I need to hide during TOM:

the scale
the mirror
the hair scissors

On that note:

IMO I would ditch the bars (or shakes if you have them), the pitas and the PB.

I don't lose if I eat those things.. but I can if i am maintaining.

I would wait until TOM is over, and then try a week of clean induction and replace those carbs with some induction veggies and more fat. (and some protein for breakfast too) and see if the scale is not so stubborn anymore.

Drink loads of water this weekend... and take it easy and most of all go EASY on yourself. We women did not get the 'bonus pack' when it came to creating us did we?

DorianH · 07-18-2008, 03:47 PM

Don't suffer! Go eat- legal, of course, but there are TONS of yummy snacks that will get you through without suffering!

PhiLee · 07-18-2008, 04:18 PM

Each month TOM is my undoing.

Seriously.

I am one of those rare people who don't really care for chocolate-- pie, cakes, or the bars themselves. But come TOM and I'll damn near eat it for breakfast. Then not think of it again until a month later.

I wish I had a better answer...I usually make some type of sweet treat right around TOM time, and that helps, but portion control tends to be an issue for me there too.

Califrog · 07-18-2008, 04:35 PM

What got me through it this month was recognizing that I was behaving like some kind of drug addict looking for a fix. :P

I asked myself: Do you REALLY want to be that kind of person? The kind who allows herself to go hunting for a fix? Is that who you are?

Tough love can work!

LCShadows · 07-18-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PhiLee

I am one of those rare people who don't really care for chocolate-- pie, cakes, or the bars themselves. But come TOM and I'll damn near eat it for breakfast. Then not think of it again until a month later.

I used to be like that, too. A doctor told me (I know, don't faint -- useful advice from a doctor!) that it is easy to be low in calcium during TOM and recommended loading up on extra calcium (cheese, calcium pills) at that time. It does seem to back off the chocolate monster a bit. Eating lots of fat also seems to help.

Enza · 07-18-2008, 05:37 PM

I just spent 30 bucks on cheese from Murray's because of TOM !

Those bars always slow my weight loss down, I would suggest to cut them out for a while

good luck

PhiLee · 07-18-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCShadows

I used to be like that, too. A doctor told me (I know, don't faint -- useful advice from a doctor!) that it is easy to be low in calcium during TOM and recommended loading up on extra calcium (cheese, calcium pills) at that time. It does seem to back off the chocolate monster a bit. Eating lots of fat also seems to help.

Yes, yes-- the fat thing works well!

Calcium, huh? Good to know! I wonder if this is still applicable for PMS, not just TOM itself? It happens 4-8 days before my TOM like clockwork! Thanks!

And btw, I believe in (some) doctors!

07-18-2008, 11:51 AM	#1
diannemc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kosciusko, MS Posts: 263 Gallery: diannemc Stats: 212/153/122 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2004	I just can't fight this!!! Ok I feel like I could just eat the house!!! It is that time of the month and I feel like I am losing it!!! I don't know why I just can't lose any weight!!! I have been doing good.. weighed this morning and guess what I have gained 5 lbs back!!! Back up to 151. Why can't I lose the weight from last Thanksgiving and Christmas....I am just about to get mad I am doing the same as I did when I was on low carb 4 years ago and nothing!!!!!! I lose and gain ..lose and gain..And of course the lady I work with (ON WW) is eating and losing!!! But when I tried WW I blew up fast... What is wrong with my body!! I know It is getting OLD!!!! (Turned 51 yesterday)HELP!!! __________________ Dianne McCreary Last edited by diannemc : 07-18-2008 at 11:52 AM.

07-18-2008, 12:16 PM	#4
LW3707 Guest Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 126 Gallery: LW3707 Stats: 322.6/312.1/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: RC 7/8, Induction 7/13/08	The 5 lbs are probably from it being that time of the month. It'll come off. Could you possibly be eating too much sodium? I haven't lost as much as I would've liked on induction and upon gong back to my journals I noticed that I have been consuming an insane amount of sodium. That would definately alter the scale. For cravings you could have some crustless cheesecake or crustless pumpkin pie of course both in moderation. That might help if you have a sweet craving. Last edited by LW3707 : 07-18-2008 at 12:17 PM.

07-18-2008, 12:45 PM	#9
diannemc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kosciusko, MS Posts: 263 Gallery: diannemc Stats: 212/153/122 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2004	Thanks everyone..Guess i need to slow down and take time to plan for eating better...I KNOW THIS WAY OF EATING WORKS!!! Last edited by diannemc : 07-18-2008 at 12:47 PM.

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07-18-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,419 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	post a menu of a few days worth... Do you drink water? measure foods? Excerise?

07-18-2008, 12:14 PM	#3
diannemc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kosciusko, MS Posts: 263 Gallery: diannemc Stats: 212/153/122 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2004	I know i probably don't eat enough... My breakfast is usually a atkins bar and coffee. If i have time I might eat some pigskins or some kinda snack Lunch is a low carb pita pockets with ham and cheese and roast beef.. Maybe some peanut butter as snack or yogurt... Dinner Is a meat and veggie.... I have been adding a little fruit but not every day..

07-18-2008, 12:23 PM	#6
somethingblue2u MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,454 Gallery: somethingblue2u Stats: 190/175/150 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: 2nd time October 2007	Peanut butter is a DANGER zone for me. I can't handle the responsibility.

07-18-2008, 02:00 PM	#10
Ilpirata MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beautiful San Jose, CA Posts: 2,014 Gallery: Ilpirata Stats: 257/208/170 for now... WOE: Atkins. Eating to BMR Start Date: September 2007	also please cut yourself a break for TOM. I'm sure its normal for you to retain water and go up a few lbs in weight. Stay off the scale 'til its over!

07-18-2008, 02:20 PM	#11
Prozak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada eh! Posts: 2,321 Gallery: Prozak Stats: 210/161 [pregnancy].... Now 210/167/130 WOE: Hi Fat VLCarb, Grain Free (Dairy/Yeast free 4 now) Start Date: 07/04 - Kept off almost 3 years - Restart 03/18/08	3 things I need to hide during TOM: the scale the mirror the hair scissors On that note: IMO I would ditch the bars (or shakes if you have them), the pitas and the PB. I don't lose if I eat those things.. but I can if i am maintaining. I would wait until TOM is over, and then try a week of clean induction and replace those carbs with some induction veggies and more fat. (and some protein for breakfast too) and see if the scale is not so stubborn anymore. Drink loads of water this weekend... and take it easy and most of all go EASY on yourself. We women did not get the 'bonus pack' when it came to creating us did we?

07-18-2008, 03:47 PM	#12
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Don't suffer! Go eat- legal, of course, but there are TONS of yummy snacks that will get you through without suffering!

07-18-2008, 04:18 PM	#13
PhiLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 188 Gallery: PhiLee Stats: 190/working on good habits/ 135	Each month TOM is my undoing. Seriously. I am one of those rare people who don't really care for chocolate-- pie, cakes, or the bars themselves. But come TOM and I'll damn near eat it for breakfast. Then not think of it again until a month later. I wish I had a better answer...I usually make some type of sweet treat right around TOM time, and that helps, but portion control tends to be an issue for me there too.

07-18-2008, 04:35 PM	#14
Califrog Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 540 Gallery: Califrog Stats: 209/187/148 5'9" Age: 41 WOE: Vintage Atkins Minus Gluten Start Date: May 5, 2008	What got me through it this month was recognizing that I was behaving like some kind of drug addict looking for a fix. :P I asked myself: Do you REALLY want to be that kind of person? The kind who allows herself to go hunting for a fix? Is that who you are? Tough love can work!

07-18-2008, 05:37 PM	#16
Enza Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 194 Gallery: Enza Stats: 168/160/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 19 2008	I just spent 30 bucks on cheese from Murray's because of TOM ! Those bars always slow my weight loss down, I would suggest to cut them out for a while good luck