Sooo...does Atkins really work??

[Bad Jar]

I've also tried loads but this is the only one that's given me the resuts I'm looking for. My friend is on simming world but she also does a damage limitation diet at the same time - it's horrible, tiny portions of bland food. it's only 3 days (I've tried it) she's starving by the end, so eats everything in sight as a reward for sticking to it, doesn't lose weight, so does the 3 days again. Crazy!

 

[Jim]

Oh yes jar, I know people like that as well.

 

[Bad Jar]

I think we sometimes use food to make up for something else missing in my life. Carbs were always my comfort food. Chocolate, biscuits, risotto, mash. They're the things I always turned to. By cutting them out I realised how lonely I feel, so food really was my comfort. Part of the loneliness is living in a new town, I'm not as near to my friends as I was. It's made me examine myself emotionally as well as physically. Time for a total overhaul! I'm using the housebound bit to my advantage, I can follow this WOE without the choccy machine at work calling me!

 

[viks]

Yes the emotional hole you try to fill with food.
That was about 5 stone ago for me. Since losing that 5 stone i have boughts of it hence putting on 1 stone 9 of it back on, but since i started this diet(my mind was already on the empowerment track) Ive had some horrible emotional moments and i havent turned to the cakes i love so much.

On going process me thinks. Everyday is a new chance to beat the hole and fill it with activities and love .Not icing and sponge cake (personal favourite)

 

[Bad Jar]

cookie dough for me. I think I'm getting there, emotionally if not physically (yet!) Thanks. X

 

[Jim]

You're all doing well girls. Keep it up.

 

[Bad Jar]

Thanks sweetheart. I'm starting to get the 'each refusal is a triumph, not a denial' mentality. It feels good not to have croutons in my salad or to give in to that handful of crunchy nut (sorry claire!) because I know it's helping me. Being in induction and knowing being naughty means I have to start all over again is a big incentive!

 

[British_Claire_84]

MMMMM crunchy nut!!!!!!!!! *sigh*

 

[Jim]

Good attitude there Jar.

 

[Bad Jar]

Ta!
Its the first time I've had this attitude. I'm hoping to hang onto it!
I gave up crisps, biscuits, cakes and chocolate for lent - more as a dare than for religious reasons. I went 5 weeks, so I know I can do it. I'm just using that and expanding it to cover other carbs. thanks for the support though!

 

[morenachica]

I agree with jim jar. what a great attitude!!! This time around I knew I had to change my attitude or I would lose the weight and regain it back again. That I don't want to do and will not do!!! I'm already planning ahead for maintence and most of all doing a lifestyle change to keep the weight off. That's where I missed the boat last time I didnt plan after the weight lost and gained it back after 1 year.. this time no way it's going to happen..

 

[Jim]

That's the way girls, it's so uplifting reading these posts.

 

[morenachica]

thanks jim.. I look at you and others who have lost the weight and kept it off. you guys are my motivation....

 

[Fuffs]

I have been having counselling since last year. So, my head was ready for this way of eating. Used to be a bulimic and had some relapses. Low carb means I eat guilt free. I know what I can eat and have no desire to eat what I can't.

I cannot believe that I did not love low carb when I have tried it before. I think the head as a lot to do with it.

And this forum. I love talking to you guys on here

 

[Jim]

That is so true, no diet will work unless you have the right mind set.

 

[Fuffs]

I think it is the same for any addiction. Like smoking and alcohol. The mind set has to be right. Though, I believe food addiction is one of the hardest, as we have to eat but control it. Other addictions can be cut out completely lol

 

[Jim]

I'm OK with alcohol generally Sophs, though I do have a brother who died of alcoholism,

Stopping smoking was and is hard, I still want one sometimes.

Atkins solved my eating problems.

 

[Fuffs]

(((hugs))) must have been hard wathcing your brother and his addiction xxx

I have never smoked. Hardly drink. I have dabbled in some things in life but never been addicted lol....so, food has been my best friend and my worst foe lol

 

[Jim]

Thanks love, it was hard but he wouldn't be helped.

 

[Fuffs]

I know people like that Jim. The warnings are there, but the bottle means more than being told their liver is dying. I cannot judge them. As, I do not know how it feels. But, I wish I could get through to them before it is too late.