PO'D but back with a vengeance. - Page 2

Gabby1 · 10-19-2012, 06:10 AM

Look at you- getting the job done!

Day two- do just what you did on day one.
You've already proven you can do it.

LiterateGriffin · 10-19-2012, 06:15 AM

Awesome!

You made it through Day 1.

Keep up the great work!

Drink as much as you can; it'll help the swelling. (Prop your feet up, too!)

Keep it nice and high-fat today. Cream cheese on anything that'll take it.

Lots of butter, coconut oil, etc. That, and some nice chicken broth... Fight that hunger, and help fight the "induction flu".

You can do this!

sbarr · 10-19-2012, 07:48 AM

Well done - you sound very motivated. One thing that might also help encourage you is to create a chart, estimating reasonable how much you can lose each week. So, if you're targeting #3 per week until you lose your 70#, you can see week to week what you'd weigh. It's also a good way of noting upcoming holidays, etc. so you can think about how you'll address them.

Not wishing luck since it's hard work, but wishing you much success.

baileygirl3 · 10-19-2012, 10:28 AM

I just wanted to say, welcome back and good luck to you on your journey! You sound very determined which is a great sign!

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-19-2012, 05:29 PM

Thanks to everyone who posted today!

I just wanted to check in and say:

DAY TWO, done!

Yay!

Gabby1 · 10-20-2012, 04:50 AM

How are you doing today- Day THREE?

phurst_gal · 10-20-2012, 07:04 AM

I can identify with virtually everything you've written.

For me, it was 1999 when I first lost significant weight on low carb. 13 years later, up and down, back to virtually where I started.

I traveled for many years for business. You're right, it sucks when you don't really fit on a plane seat (imagine 20+ hours each way, going to/from Australia and China!).

Mostly, though, I wanted to respond about the "binges". I could easily eat an entire box of cereal with extra sugar in less than a day, followed by a box of malted milk balls (or some other crazy thing).

I recently read "Brain over Binge". It was an eye-opener for me. I would strongly recommend that anyone struggling with binge eating read this book. In combination with the techniques in the book, for me, low-carb has really helped with the binges.

I've been binge-free for over 3 weeks now. Every day is a gift.

Fran

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-20-2012, 09:15 AM

Happy Saturday, Lramirez and everyone else!

So far so good!

Woke up, did some reading, drank a couple of cups of decaf and had a nice plate of eggs and bacon. Honestly, this wasn't difficult. I'll eat eggs again for dinner and then I'll have to decide what I want to eat from Sunday, onward.

Phurst_gal:

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Mostly, though, I wanted to respond about the "binges". I could easily eat an entire box of cereal with extra sugar in less than a day, followed by a box of malted milk balls (or some other crazy thing).

Although I can relate to this, do you find that when others share their binge stories you always feel that you are SO MUCH WORSE?

In my mind, I think "at least cereal is considered a real food to most people". I'd pick up pounds of candy and finish it in a day. If I purchased a four pack of chocolate bars, I'd eat them inside of 8 hours. I could go on and on....

The book you recommended sounds great. I'll try it.

Gabby1 · 10-20-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Melle's_Sweetheart

Although I can relate to this, do you find that when others share their binge stories you always feel that you are SO MUCH WORSE?

There is a Wendys, a McDonalds, and a convenience store all on the drive home from my work to my house. The drive takes 20 minutes. I have had days where I stopped at all three on the way home. And believe me I wasn't ordering a diet soda at each stop. Once I got home I'd make dinner (and eat it) with my husband.

I just wanna say, bingers like us do not binge because we are crazy. We binge because all that fat/sugar/salt hits areas in our brain that calms us. Just like heroin. I mean- it really works! At least for a short while. (Unfortunately it has the side effect of making us feel bloated and uncomfortable and overweight.) And if we have been "using" fat/sugar/salt for a while we need a certain amount just to feel comfortable. Just like heroin.

So up until now you have been doing what you needed to do to get through the day. That's what we all do. Until we decide to try something else. You are trying something else now. And so far so good!

Leslie

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-20-2012, 11:30 AM

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I just wanna say, bingers like us do not binge because we are crazy. We binge because all that fat/sugar/salt hits areas in our brain that calms us

So true.

Back a few years ago when the concept of sugar addition was just coming up. I finally understood what made me eat spoonfuls of sugar straight out of the sugarbowl as a child. I remember just feeling like I'd go crazy if I couldn't have candy when I was about 10.

I'm so glad I'm among people who understand....

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-20-2012, 07:26 PM

Day Three---done!!!

We went shopping today and I treated myself to a nail polish, a fresh sugar soap from Sephora and a container of Crabtree and Evelyn dusting powder.

Hurray for non-food rewards!

Dezi · 10-20-2012, 09:43 PM

welcome back

and dont think of it as losing sweets

think of it as gaining bacon!

Trigger828 · 10-21-2012, 04:09 AM

CONGRATS! YOU HAD your AHA moment and now you are back on plan and will be rolling down that scale. GOOD for you! Stay strong!

best of luck

sports_mom · 10-21-2012, 04:40 AM

I loved reading through this thread! WTG on your 3rd day! That's amazing! Get this first week over and out of that carb fog and once you feel that energy, remind yourself how good it feels! That's what I have to do. I don't ever want to feel that sluggish and tired again! Keep rocking it!!

Trigger828 · 10-21-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sports_mom

I loved reading through this thread! WTG on your 3rd day! That's amazing! Get this first week over and out of that carb fog and once you feel that energy, remind yourself how good it feels! That's what I have to do. I don't ever want to feel that sluggish and tired again! Keep rocking it!!

AMEN! that sluggish feeling is awful. did a alot of years feeling like that. never again!
kinda like Thanksgiving Day dinner over and over again

Gabby1 · 10-21-2012, 07:03 AM

How are you feeling today?
Hopefully OK.

What are you going to do now that the all egg and meat phase is over?

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-21-2012, 10:10 AM

DAY FOUR!

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think of it as gaining bacon!

I'm not nuts about bacon--probably because I was never hung up on low fat dieting....but, hey....I'll take my bonuses any way I can get them!

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CONGRATS! YOU HAD your AHA moment and now you are back on plan and will be rolling down that scale. GOOD for you! Stay strong! best of luck

Thanks!!! Still going strong with a good attitude!

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Get this first week over and out of that carb fog and once you feel that energy, remind yourself how good it feels!

Yep--that energy is what I CRAVE right now. I've been in a carb fog for over a year and I HATE it!

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AMEN! that sluggish feeling is awful. did a alot of years feeling like that. never again!
kinda like Thanksgiving Day dinner over and over again

SO true!

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What are you going to do now that the all egg and meat phase is over?

Well, today I'm making a nice pork roast in my slow cooker to take to work this week. Since the meat and eggs phase is over, I'm adding shallots to my pork (only enough to season the broth--I won't actually eat the shallots).

My week of dinners is planned out--I have two fish fillets, chicken thighs, a couple of chicken breasts and I can always default back to eggs and bacon if I have to.

I feel reasonably well prepared.

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-21-2012, 04:28 PM

Day Four, COMPLETE!

Just sitting down to eat some chicken and I thought I'd stop by and tell everyone here that I had another AHA, moment!

Attitude is everything!

mayimba · 10-21-2012, 08:23 PM

So many motivational posts on here. Love it! I'm starting again tomorrow. After many failed attempts, in determined to make it happen this time. No excuses...no giving up!!

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-22-2012, 06:11 AM

Free free to post here for support, Mayimba!

DAY FIVE!

I'm in ketosis.

The smell of my crock pot roast cooking last night made me feel so nauseous that I had to open my bedroom window! (That's a good thing!)

mayimba · 10-22-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Melle's_Sweetheart

Free free to post here for support, Mayimba!

DAY FIVE!

I'm in ketosis.

The smell of my crock pot roast cooking last night made me feel so nauseous that I had to open my bedroom window! (That's a good thing!)

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Originally Posted by Melle's_Sweetheart

Free free to post here for support, Mayimba!

Thank you!

And congratulations

on being in ketosis! I love that feeling. I have my strips ready and I can't wait to test dark pink and purple!!

abby! · 10-22-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Melle's_Sweetheart

Free free to post here for support, Mayimba!

DAY FIVE!

I'm in ketosis.

The smell of my crock pot roast cooking last night made me feel so nauseous that I had to open my bedroom window! (That's a good thing!)

Yay! Congratulations! The hardest part is over! YOU DID IT! You voided evil sugar all by yourself! Keep at it! Another five days and I bet you’ll have to update your stats. Awesome!

abby! · 10-22-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mayimba

So many motivational posts on here. Love it! I'm starting again tomorrow. After many failed attempts, in determined to make it happen this time. No excuses...no giving up!!

We're rooting for you, mayimba! You can do this!

dipgal · 10-22-2012, 08:35 AM

I am following and cheering along too! You are an inspiration to all of us who are struggling! Keep up the great work!!

Gabby1 · 10-22-2012, 10:39 AM

Keep on trucking, Melle's SH and Mayimba! This is so DOABLE!

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-22-2012, 11:46 AM

Yay to everyone!!!

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-23-2012, 05:32 AM

Day SIX!

Still going strong....

Jillo · 10-23-2012, 08:28 AM

YAY! You (and your righteous anger) are an inspiration!

Melle's_Sweetheart · 10-23-2012, 08:39 AM

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You (and your righteous anger) are an inspiration!

Thank you!

Seeing your awesome stats inspire me!!

Tomorrow is WEIGH IN DAY!!!

Gabby1 · 10-24-2012, 04:56 AM

Drumroll.....

How'd you do, Melle's Sweetheart?
Can't wait to hear!

What are you eating these days?
Do you post your menus?
Some find it helpful.

Leslie

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10-19-2012, 06:10 AM	#31
Gabby1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 556 Gallery: Gabby1 Stats: 220/183/170 5'9" 46yo WOE: Low Carb Paleo Start Date: 6/22/2012	Look at you- getting the job done! Day two- do just what you did on day one. You've already proven you can do it.

10-19-2012, 06:15 AM	#32
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	Awesome! You made it through Day 1. Keep up the great work! Drink as much as you can; it'll help the swelling. (Prop your feet up, too!) Keep it nice and high-fat today. Cream cheese on anything that'll take it. Lots of butter, coconut oil, etc. That, and some nice chicken broth... Fight that hunger, and help fight the "induction flu". You can do this!

10-19-2012, 07:48 AM	#33
sbarr Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 3,687 Gallery: sbarr Stats: ### / 198 / 135 WOE: Basic Low carb, slow, steady, some stumbles Start Date: Jan 2005/Jan 2011/Oct 2012	Well done - you sound very motivated. One thing that might also help encourage you is to create a chart, estimating reasonable how much you can lose each week. So, if you're targeting #3 per week until you lose your 70#, you can see week to week what you'd weigh. It's also a good way of noting upcoming holidays, etc. so you can think about how you'll address them. Not wishing luck since it's hard work, but wishing you much success.

10-19-2012, 10:28 AM	#34
baileygirl3 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VA Posts: 1,465 Gallery: baileygirl3 Stats: 177/140/135 WOE: Low Carb	I just wanted to say, welcome back and good luck to you on your journey! You sound very determined which is a great sign!

10-19-2012, 05:29 PM	#35
Melle's_Sweetheart Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,115 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 355/304/250 (1st goal) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) 10/18/12 (last time)	Thanks to everyone who posted today! I just wanted to check in and say: DAY TWO, done! Yay!

10-20-2012, 04:50 AM	#36
Gabby1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 556 Gallery: Gabby1 Stats: 220/183/170 5'9" 46yo WOE: Low Carb Paleo Start Date: 6/22/2012	How are you doing today- Day THREE?

10-20-2012, 07:04 AM	#37
phurst_gal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 887 Gallery: phurst_gal Stats: restart: 12/26/11 - 227 / 202 / ??? WOE: JUDDD / Low Carb	I can identify with virtually everything you've written. For me, it was 1999 when I first lost significant weight on low carb. 13 years later, up and down, back to virtually where I started. I traveled for many years for business. You're right, it sucks when you don't really fit on a plane seat (imagine 20+ hours each way, going to/from Australia and China!). Mostly, though, I wanted to respond about the "binges". I could easily eat an entire box of cereal with extra sugar in less than a day, followed by a box of malted milk balls (or some other crazy thing). I recently read "Brain over Binge". It was an eye-opener for me. I would strongly recommend that anyone struggling with binge eating read this book. In combination with the techniques in the book, for me, low-carb has really helped with the binges. I've been binge-free for over 3 weeks now. Every day is a gift. Fran

10-20-2012, 07:26 PM	#41
Melle's_Sweetheart Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,115 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 355/304/250 (1st goal) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) 10/18/12 (last time)	Day Three---done!!! We went shopping today and I treated myself to a nail polish, a fresh sugar soap from Sephora and a container of Crabtree and Evelyn dusting powder. Hurray for non-food rewards!

10-20-2012, 09:43 PM	#42
Dezi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: OR, N.W. Posts: 365 Gallery: Dezi Stats: 5 foot 11 inches 142lbs BMI 19.9/Goal BMI was 20.6 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: Feb. 1 2012	welcome back and dont think of it as losing sweets think of it as gaining bacon!

10-21-2012, 04:09 AM	#43
Trigger828 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,336 Gallery: Trigger828 Stats: 230 / 198.5 / 165 WOE: low/moderate carb my way! Start Date: Oct. 7, 2012	CONGRATS! YOU HAD your AHA moment and now you are back on plan and will be rolling down that scale. GOOD for you! Stay strong! best of luck

10-21-2012, 04:40 AM	#44
sports_mom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 1,257 Gallery: sports_mom Stats: 253.6/192.2/175 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: restart 10/1/11	I loved reading through this thread! WTG on your 3rd day! That's amazing! Get this first week over and out of that carb fog and once you feel that energy, remind yourself how good it feels! That's what I have to do. I don't ever want to feel that sluggish and tired again! Keep rocking it!!

10-21-2012, 07:03 AM	#46
Gabby1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 556 Gallery: Gabby1 Stats: 220/183/170 5'9" 46yo WOE: Low Carb Paleo Start Date: 6/22/2012	How are you feeling today? Hopefully OK. What are you going to do now that the all egg and meat phase is over?

10-21-2012, 04:28 PM	#48
Melle's_Sweetheart Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,115 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 355/304/250 (1st goal) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) 10/18/12 (last time)	Day Four, COMPLETE! Just sitting down to eat some chicken and I thought I'd stop by and tell everyone here that I had another AHA, moment! Attitude is everything!

10-21-2012, 08:23 PM	#49
mayimba Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 120 Gallery: mayimba Stats: 270/264.1/200 WOE: Atkins/Low Carb Start Date: October 22, 2012	So many motivational posts on here. Love it! I'm starting again tomorrow. After many failed attempts, in determined to make it happen this time. No excuses...no giving up!!

10-22-2012, 06:11 AM	#50
Melle's_Sweetheart Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,115 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 355/304/250 (1st goal) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) 10/18/12 (last time)	Free free to post here for support, Mayimba! DAY FIVE! I'm in ketosis. The smell of my crock pot roast cooking last night made me feel so nauseous that I had to open my bedroom window! (That's a good thing!)

10-22-2012, 08:35 AM	#54
dipgal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Beautiful NW Illinois Posts: 253 Gallery: dipgal Stats: 260/255/150 WOE: LC & as clean as I can Start Date: This time... LC restart 04/08/13	I am following and cheering along too! You are an inspiration to all of us who are struggling! Keep up the great work!!

10-22-2012, 10:39 AM	#55
Gabby1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 556 Gallery: Gabby1 Stats: 220/183/170 5'9" 46yo WOE: Low Carb Paleo Start Date: 6/22/2012	Keep on trucking, Melle's SH and Mayimba! This is so DOABLE!

10-22-2012, 11:46 AM	#56
Melle's_Sweetheart Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,115 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 355/304/250 (1st goal) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) 10/18/12 (last time)	Yay to everyone!!!

10-23-2012, 05:32 AM	#57
Melle's_Sweetheart Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,115 Gallery: Melle's_Sweetheart Stats: 355/304/250 (1st goal) WOE: Kamikaze Atkin's Start Date: Dec 1, 2003 (first time) 10/18/12 (last time)	Day SIX! Still going strong....

10-23-2012, 08:28 AM	#58
Jillo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 351 Gallery: Jillo Stats: 247/197/175 5'7" WOE: MEDI on my own Start Date: March 2013	YAY! You (and your righteous anger) are an inspiration!

10-24-2012, 04:56 AM	#60
Gabby1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 556 Gallery: Gabby1 Stats: 220/183/170 5'9" 46yo WOE: Low Carb Paleo Start Date: 6/22/2012	Drumroll..... How'd you do, Melle's Sweetheart? Can't wait to hear! What are you eating these days? Do you post your menus? Some find it helpful. Leslie