Hate the weekends

LosinitwithGrace · 04-07-2012, 02:53 PM

It's so easy on week days to stick on my LC Diet..
becasuse im so busy and stressed and i dont have time to think about food.

but now im home.. and i keep looking for a snack.. I know i m just complaining.

I so want to lose this weight.. and the weekends just dont help.. NOt to mention TOM... but I just feel bad today. Between TOM and achy just wanted to stuff my face of carbs.. But I just wont allow myself to do that..

Husband even giving me suggestions.. just have more today and go back on it tomorrow. but im like obsessed... what if i cant find the wilpower to go back on it tomorrow..

its like im ocd'ing or something.. I lost 10 pounds in 5 days im so excited! and dont want to screw it up.. I actually just slept for 2 hours. maybe i can sleep the rest of the weekend and be done with it!

hope everyone is having a better weekend than I..............

Stressed Grace.

catne · 04-07-2012, 03:00 PM

Bacon. Have some bacon. Even bacon & cheese. We buy the pre-cooked Oscar Mayer bacon and keep it in the fridge for quick snacks. Love it with a bit of mayo & a couple of slices of chopped tomato (for a bowl o'bacon-tomato sandwich taste without the bread.) Or zap the bacon with a small chunk of cheese for a gooey-bacony indulgenge.

If you're looking for crunchy, zap your bacon til crunchy.

You probably need the calories...and 10 lbs in 5 days is a big re-set for your body. Feed it: meat & fat.

LosinitwithGrace · 04-07-2012, 03:03 PM

funny thing is ... i dont feel hungry. tummys not growling..
i just feel sick.. tired. and crampy from my period..

just dont want to over do it with carbs...from cheese..

Grabbing water.. and I need to make myself big bowl of SF jello for tonight..

im whinny. sorry..

bacon sounds good thou! rofl

lterry913 · 04-08-2012, 01:02 PM

No matter how miserable you feel you are 10 pounds lighter...that's gotta feel good...a whole lot better than 10 pounds heavier and still miserable and even more so since you woulda let that weight come back...so no matter how bad you are feeling you would feel worse with that extra 10pounds....KUTGW...you will get pat this.

LiterateGriffin · 04-08-2012, 01:26 PM

Sometimes, when I crave carbs super-bad, a handful of Macadamias will help. Dr. Atkins called them "God's gift to dieters", because they're so high in fat and low in carbohydrates. An entire CUP of macadamias has 6 net carbs. (17 total, 11 from fiber. 1 cup of almonds, by contrast, has 27g carbs and 16 g fiber, for 11g net carbs. Roughly twice as much.) He uses Macadamias on the "Fat Fast", so I've always used them on induction, as well.

(Then again, I'm the weird gal who doesn't really go into ketosis that well without nuts.)

But when I really just want a piece of bread... Nuts (especially macs) will satisfy the craving without throwing me off.

LosinitwithGrace · 04-08-2012, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the support!! i did get through it..

I appreciate the help!

Pheelyx · 04-08-2012, 01:52 PM

Weekends are also the worst for me, I always eat way too much LC food. I can stay strict with portion control during the week but come Saturday all bets are off. I'm thankful I don't crave the carby foods. But I swear every time I walk by the fridge I have to get something out of it. I generally gain a couple pounds but they usually drop off pretty fast once the new week starts. I am finally accepting that this is how it's gonna be I guess. I guess I'm gonna always be one of those people who loses 3 pounds to gain back 2. But as long as I'm always going downward, it really doesn't matter.

JustPeachy · 04-08-2012, 01:58 PM

Go outside and take a brisk walk around the block. Get some natural vitamin D and watch all the little neighborhood kiddies look for their Easter Eggs. It'll make you feel better.

jhbyrd · 04-08-2012, 03:04 PM

I feel the same around TOM, it is tough (wanting food any, cramping, achy and the list goes on)!! So sending you LOTS OF

!!! At least tommorrow is Monday so it is back to the weekdays!!

Ocean · 04-08-2012, 04:27 PM

Weekends are harder for me too. I never snack during the week, but I snack all weekend long. Granted my snacks are low carb snacks, but I still end up pushing my carb boundries. I pushed them a lot yesterday and ended up being up 2 pounds this morning.

04-07-2012, 02:53 PM	#1
LosinitwithGrace Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S.C. Posts: 252 Gallery: LosinitwithGrace Stats: 218.7/197.5/159 WOE: Low Carb Living. Start Date: 4-1-2012	Hate the weekends It's so easy on week days to stick on my LC Diet.. becasuse im so busy and stressed and i dont have time to think about food. but now im home.. and i keep looking for a snack.. I know i m just complaining. I so want to lose this weight.. and the weekends just dont help.. NOt to mention TOM... but I just feel bad today. Between TOM and achy just wanted to stuff my face of carbs.. But I just wont allow myself to do that.. Husband even giving me suggestions.. just have more today and go back on it tomorrow. but im like obsessed... what if i cant find the wilpower to go back on it tomorrow.. its like im ocd'ing or something.. I lost 10 pounds in 5 days im so excited! and dont want to screw it up.. I actually just slept for 2 hours. maybe i can sleep the rest of the weekend and be done with it! hope everyone is having a better weekend than I.............. Stressed Grace.

04-08-2012, 01:26 PM	#5
LiterateGriffin Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,700 Gallery: LiterateGriffin Stats: 236.5 start (Jan 2012) /194.0150 goal 5'9", 42 yr WOE: Atkins (though I think a fairly early version) Start Date: Jan 6 2012	Sometimes, when I crave carbs super-bad, a handful of Macadamias will help. Dr. Atkins called them "God's gift to dieters", because they're so high in fat and low in carbohydrates. An entire CUP of macadamias has 6 net carbs. (17 total, 11 from fiber. 1 cup of almonds, by contrast, has 27g carbs and 16 g fiber, for 11g net carbs. Roughly twice as much.) He uses Macadamias on the "Fat Fast", so I've always used them on induction, as well. (Then again, I'm the weird gal who doesn't really go into ketosis that well without nuts.) But when I really just want a piece of bread... Nuts (especially macs) will satisfy the craving without throwing me off. Last edited by LiterateGriffin; 04-08-2012 at 01:28 PM..

04-08-2012, 01:52 PM	#7
Pheelyx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brookland, AR Posts: 152 Gallery: Pheelyx Stats: 271.4/178.1/140 5'8" WOE: Low Carb <20 grams per day Start Date: November 7, 2011	Weekends are also the worst for me, I always eat way too much LC food. I can stay strict with portion control during the week but come Saturday all bets are off. I'm thankful I don't crave the carby foods. But I swear every time I walk by the fridge I have to get something out of it. I generally gain a couple pounds but they usually drop off pretty fast once the new week starts. I am finally accepting that this is how it's gonna be I guess. I guess I'm gonna always be one of those people who loses 3 pounds to gain back 2. But as long as I'm always going downward, it really doesn't matter. __________________

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04-07-2012, 03:00 PM	#2
catne Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Smack dab in the Middle Posts: 1,828 Gallery: catne Stats: XXX/X/??? WOE: Low Carb, Cycling Atkins/Stillmans Start Date: restart 3/06/2012	Bacon. Have some bacon. Even bacon & cheese. We buy the pre-cooked Oscar Mayer bacon and keep it in the fridge for quick snacks. Love it with a bit of mayo & a couple of slices of chopped tomato (for a bowl o'bacon-tomato sandwich taste without the bread.) Or zap the bacon with a small chunk of cheese for a gooey-bacony indulgenge. If you're looking for crunchy, zap your bacon til crunchy. You probably need the calories...and 10 lbs in 5 days is a big re-set for your body. Feed it: meat & fat.

04-07-2012, 03:03 PM	#3
LosinitwithGrace Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S.C. Posts: 252 Gallery: LosinitwithGrace Stats: 218.7/197.5/159 WOE: Low Carb Living. Start Date: 4-1-2012	funny thing is ... i dont feel hungry. tummys not growling.. i just feel sick.. tired. and crampy from my period.. just dont want to over do it with carbs...from cheese.. Grabbing water.. and I need to make myself big bowl of SF jello for tonight.. im whinny. sorry.. bacon sounds good thou! rofl

04-08-2012, 01:02 PM	#4
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,537 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	No matter how miserable you feel you are 10 pounds lighter...that's gotta feel good...a whole lot better than 10 pounds heavier and still miserable and even more so since you woulda let that weight come back...so no matter how bad you are feeling you would feel worse with that extra 10pounds....KUTGW...you will get pat this.

04-08-2012, 01:32 PM	#6
LosinitwithGrace Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S.C. Posts: 252 Gallery: LosinitwithGrace Stats: 218.7/197.5/159 WOE: Low Carb Living. Start Date: 4-1-2012	Thanks for the support!! i did get through it.. I appreciate the help!

04-08-2012, 01:58 PM	#8
JustPeachy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Chattanooga, Tenn. Posts: 321 Gallery: JustPeachy Stats: 242/216/155 WOE: LC Start Date: Nov. 2011	Go outside and take a brisk walk around the block. Get some natural vitamin D and watch all the little neighborhood kiddies look for their Easter Eggs. It'll make you feel better.

04-08-2012, 03:04 PM	#9
jhbyrd Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 572 Gallery: jhbyrd Stats: 235/157/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Feb 2012	I feel the same around TOM, it is tough (wanting food any, cramping, achy and the list goes on)!! So sending you LOTS OF !!! At least tommorrow is Monday so it is back to the weekdays!!

04-08-2012, 04:27 PM	#10
Ocean Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 826 Gallery: Ocean Stats: 240/157/Below 145 5'1.5" WOE: General Low Carb Start Date: June 2010	Weekends are harder for me too. I never snack during the week, but I snack all weekend long. Granted my snacks are low carb snacks, but I still end up pushing my carb boundries. I pushed them a lot yesterday and ended up being up 2 pounds this morning.