I already posted a few days ago, but I'm having major problems. I am so frustrated with myself. I lost about 40 pounds (of 140 to lose) doing Carb Addict Diet. I backslid big time last weekend, and all of a sudden, I'm like out of control like I used to be. I want to eat and live like a normal person and I feel like something is wrong with me. I've thought about going back on the lo-carb diet, but it's SO restrictive, and I dont think I want to spend the rest of my life eating that way. I'd love to do a normal reduced calorie diet, but the hunger is SO intense! And, any time I eat carbohydrates an hour later I'm starving. My doctor thinks I'm just a lazy pig, and told me if I want to lose weight to do a 1600 cal. diabetic diet, which she handed me on her way out of the room. I've also tried it before, and with no success, because of being so HUNGRY! I have a full time job, and 2 children under the age of two, which makes exercize REALLY challenging. The most recent diet I've heard of to try is the "weight watcher's" points system. Anyone familiar? If ANYONE has any ideas on something to help me, PLEASE let me know. I dont want to gain the weight back, and I really need to know where to start. I used to know...but I seem to have lost both that information, along with my motivation! HELP!!! sarahs3826@cs.com

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Hi Sara I know what you mean . I am trying to do the WW and it is working pretty good . Be sure to drink alot of water. That is hard but it really does help. Not only does it make my skin look better but it also helps keep from eating so much. I drink a big glass full before I eat and I am not as hungry. Hope this helps Good luck and Will watch for your post.

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Thanks for your reply. My husband and I were actually just talking about the water issue, and decided to each fill up a gallon jug each night...and to drink it all each day. I'm just having a poor-me day. Hope tomorrow is better!

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Hi Sara! It's ok to be discouraged, just don't quit!!! :)

You talked about your doctor, have you had all of the usual tests, ie: Glucose, thyroid, Cholesterol. I assume you must have, how did those come out?


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hey sara...

i know what you mean I have had many days like that infact my last "attack of the blues" lasted over 3 months... I'm just myself getting out of it.

as for the hunger part... I too have problems with that... at work I will eat my lunch and then 1 hr later I'm starving... water helps before the meal... I also find if I try to take my mind off of it it only gets worst.
I suffer from a thyroid problem (it is lazy)
Is there anyway that you can break your lunch up into many small portions through out the day? I'm trying that too it seems to take the edge off of the hunger in the afternoon... I just keep munching on my lunch through out the day... it is helping and I hope that it can help you... feel free to email me if you want anytime.

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The hunger part is really hard. You have to eat "healthy", not restrictive. WW is great. They are about the only ones who teach you portion control, exercise plan, and water. That's what is important. Don't starve yourself. If you find an hour after you eat you are "really" hungry and not just "think" you are, then flood your home or office with healthy snacks. When you eat take time to taste it, smell it, chew it, savor it. You'll find the slower you eat the more aware you become of what and how much you are eating. Hope these tips help a little. I know, I've been there and still have over 100lbs to go to goal. It's a day at a time thing and this site can really help with motivation and tips. Take care of you because YOU ARE WORTH IT!

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Hello there....
It is something that you will have to find out on your own what works for you. Dr., and others can't tell you what your body is wanting and going through. You are the only one. I to was hungry all the time, and now I'm not. I have to remind myself to eat once in a while. I have not taking anything out of my food list of eating. I just eat smaller portions now. I have a newborn so I know what you mean about hard time exercising. But this is my #1 priority. When I have a chance.....I do it. Sometimes I have to split up my 2 hour work out into 3 parts through out the day. Or I will work out for 2 hours first thing in the morning, and if it's nice I will get in my walking later in the afternoon for an hour or two. Don't let nothing stop you getting what you want. Make some changes in your eating and find things that fills you up more. I finally found what worked for me, and I am down 83 lbs. Just takes a little time and then it will come together for you. Just work at it, read, look for recipes, think of times you can exercise. I am looking forward to my workout in the morning since I took the weekend off. It gives me so much energy for the day, that's way I like to try and get it in early.
Good luck to ya and keep coming back and posting.....
Stacey

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I cannot even tell you all what a great resource you are! I was having the worst day yesterday, and decided last night to read my e-mail, before attacking a left-over box of girl scout cookies. I read all your posts, and changed my mind. I stayed on the computer, and read all I could find on diets, health, weight loss, etc. I'm beginning to wonder if I have a problem maybe thyroid related...I'll have to check it out. I have not been to a doctor in a very long time, since the last one was so rude! I'm noticing it makes a HUGE difference what I eat...and if I eat only veggies or protien...strangely, I dont get hungry an hour after I eat. HMMMM....I'll have to see a new MD! thanks again, sarah

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Sarah,
You hit the nail on the head when you realized that it may be WHAT you eat. That is something that my nutritionist keeps telling me. Balance, Balance, Balance!!! Shes also told me and has set up my diet so that I eat a SMALL snack half way in between meals (1/2 oz. protein plus 1/2 portion of starch, like crackers) This helps to keep my blood sugar up just enuf to keep me from binging. It works when I follow it! I do agree with the other posts tho, rule out anything medical and get rid of that rude doctor!!!

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Hi Sarah !

Congrats on the new healthier attitude towards WHAT you eat and finding the right doctor to help you reach your goals. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Diettalk and the people here. I still have a long way to reach goal having backslid myself over the last several months and gaining back 30 of the 92 pounds I had lost. I will get back on track with the help of my chat buddies and email buddies though.

Hope to meet up with you in chat.

Remember, you didn't gain the weight overnight, so it won't come off that way either. Once meal at a time, one day at a time...

You CAN do it !

((((((((HUGS))))))))))))
Cocoon

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Hope you are feeling a bit better by now Sarah.. how's things going? You seem to have a great desire not to gain back your weight and that's half the battle. I know you can do it! Hope to see you soon!

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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

I wish I could say things were any easier. They are not. I have been in denial of my tendency to gain weight... and tendency to make poor food choices for too long. After my last posts, when I felt in control, I lost more weight, and got back to 232... then went on a month long binge, and put on exactly what I took off (and wouldnt you know it... now I feel fine with my "fear of losing weight problem"... but incredibly frustrated and angry at myself. I hate to leave messages like this, to all you wonderful support people, but I really need you guys! You are the ones who helped me get a grip on this last month.. and I'm hoping to make it count this time!

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Oh Sarah, Don't feel guilty about needing help, the last thing any of us need is one more thing to feel guilty about. Nobody here is judging you, so you can't let anyone down. The whole reason this site is here is to have support available when we need it. And for me at least, that support is more valuable than any diet, recipe, pill or tip.
I noticed a gap of over a month between these last posts. You said that during this time you spun out into a lengthy binge. It may be that you're posting on other boards and I just didn't see it, but if you really did just stop checking in while you were off plan, than may I suggest that the absolute best time to read and read and read and post is when you're in trouble.
You don't have to say "I'm just going to snap out of this and go log on to DT!" Just keep reading the posts as often as you can, without putting any conditions on yourself.
It has helped me pull out of a psychlogical tailspin again and again, most of all when I'm not doing well.
Chin up. Don't let it haunt you, just take it from the top. We're all behind you, and we all know from our own experiences that no one is perfect.



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hey sarah.. i totally can relate to you.. the thing is is it ok to backslide.. or whatever it may be, but the key to your success, i think, will be persevering. i know you can do it. keep us updated please.. caue i sure would like to read mroe of your posts. :) --theresa

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Just wanted to let all of you know I'm still doing really lousy, and could use some major support. Why does this have to be so hard???

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I wish I could just reach out and hug you. I feel so deeply for where you are at, having been there a time or 19.
I don't have the answer your looking for and I have never had it and fortunately I stopped looking for it. I was driving myself into the ground with why losing what had been so effortless to gain was so very difficult that I would sit and cry. Followed by shoveling the food in.
So I gave, I quit. It won. Losing weight was hard and I accepted it. I wasn't going to find that magic pill that I took one night, went to sleep and then woke up slender with blue eyes and long blonde hair. "sigh" So forward I go, stumbling my way to a smaller me. Sometimes I fall (heck, sometimes I have been known to hit the bottomless pit) but somewhere somehow someone has always helped to pick me up and dust me off (sometimes its even been myself.... even though I am known as the hostess with the mostess when it comes to a pity party) and I try again.
I guess what I am saying is yes it is hard. When you feel like you have failed it hurts. You only fail if you never try anymore.
Here, (offering you my hand), lets see if we can get you back on your feet again, what do you say? Shall we give it a try? Your not alone.
Chele725@yahoo.com

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[This message has been edited by Chele725 (edited 06-28-2000).]

First of all...If my doctor ever called me a fat lazy pig he would regret ever knowing me in the first place. Secondly sarah take it day by day. When doing low carb you know yourself that it takes a couple of days for your body to adjust. I went through this all as well. Now I'm happy to say no more cravings and I'm doing beautifully on the plan. Please sweetie don't give up>>>>

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Jo-Anne
Diettalk Moderator