Restarted and struggling

[Mummytummy85]

Hi all.

I did exante over a year ago and manager to stick to it 100%. I have since tried many times to get back on it and failed every time. I really want to do it this time but for some reason don't seem to have the same determination as I did first time round and am finding it hard to fight the cravings and hunger phangs. Night is my worst time. During the day I am occupied looking after my 2 year old but come night when he is in bed, all I want to do is eat! I know distraction would help but to be honest, I spend all day either working or looking after my son, when he is in bed I do just want to chill out for a few hours and watch telly before I go to bed but all I think about is how hungry I am and how rubbish I feel because I haven't eaten. Anyone else facing the same problems? I drink loads of water already. Anyone have any ideas how I can get through this? I'm dreading the next few nights as I work till 4 in the morning and will be up from about 8am so worried that 2 shakes or soups and a bar isn't going to cut it!

Pleas help

 

[Mummytummy85]

By saying I'm struggling I mean I had a little blip and caved in. I know we are not allowed to talk about food so won't go into it. Was nothing major only 98 cals but it's the fact that I have slipped I feel like I have mucked up and I'm in the 'I give up' frame of mind. I'm on day 3 and was probably near to getting into ketosis but ruined it now with my nibbling so back to square one?

 

[kaz1979]

You'll be fine once you get over thw first 4 days. Just remember how you feel now if you want to eat something or even have chicken or egg so you don't risk ketosis x drink plenty of water and maybe get a relaxing bath when little one is in bed x you CAN do this xx believe in yourself hun it is so worth it xx good luck

 

[charliej86]

Hi mummytummy, how long have you been on TS this time?
I like you are either occupied with my 2 yr old, or work and think about food all night, however I must say my hunger has passed now.
I always say to myself though, if it gets too much, I will have a bit of chicken or egg etc and if I still struggle maybe Working Solution would be a better option for me.
I haven't eaten anything extra as of yet, but the main thing is, if any of us did, we shouldnt punish ourselves.
Hope you feel more positive soon.
This forum has been a god send for me reading that people are going through the exact same thing as me. Tends not to make you feel so alone.
Charlie xx

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[aud504]

Hi mummy tummy

I'm thinking of going back to exante TS, as having stalemate on current diet. I was successful with exante like yourself in losing weight, and what I remember was that when it was tough I had what I call little cheats, either chicken, egg, wafer ham, tiny cheese or quorn.

The weight still went down, and I did'nt give up, just carried on. The first few days are always the worst, until you somehow get into the zone. Once there it's a bit like magic, and can suddenly feel easy, and the hunger goes. I suppose its remembering this magic time in order to keep going. And also remembering the buzz of looking at the scales and suddenly losing 4lbs all of a sudden.

I think I'll be joining you, and first goal to get to that magic day, when I can say ' I can do his, it's easy'.

Have ordered my porridge, and will then start.

Good luck Mummytummy, keep strong, drink lots of water, black coffee, coke zeros to get through x

 

[Tweetypie12]

Get a item of clothing that you can just get into-try it on every week for motivation.

 

[cybill]

Oooooh, that's a good idea tweetypie, thank you for suggesting that, that's really inspired me.