Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 > Yesturday, almost 1 week to the day from my last problem, I ate a big > NO-NO. It's pretty upsetting that after last week I thought " OK, I > can get back on track, I have all these great friends to help me. " > and now I'm saying the same thing to myself again so soon. Aw, sweetie, we're all here for ya! Let me start off by suggesting something that sounds pretty intuitive, but it's true. Cheats happen. ANYONE who's been following this WOE for any length of time has had at least one. The key to continued success is to get right back on track THAT DAY! Don't let a momentary lapse turn into an all-day binge. All-day binges lead to a week of trouble, and that leads to, well, you get the idea. Get right back on track! Drink LOTS of water, make sure to eat your veggies, and eat some of your favorite low-carb foods. Have a steak maybe, or whatever you love. Then, don't look back! Do you have some L-Glutamine? If so, TAKE IT! 1000mg w/each meal is a good guideline, and it really helps to stave off cravings 'til you get back on track. And don't forget, it really does take almost a month to form a new habit. If you can get through one month without any hitches, it's MOSTLY smooth sailing from then on. I know a month seems like a long time, but if you use some good coping strategies, you'll be set! Also, it might turn out that you're like me. I've been doing this for 4 months now, but still I know that there are certain foods that I CAN'T have in the house. In the beginning, it was even worse. I didn't let ANY sweets or temptations into the house. And no, my hubby didn't suffer. He had no problem with it 'cause it was a way that he could help support me. Maybe you might have to do something like that. > It reminds me that my 3rd grade teacher told me I would always be a > quitter and never see anything through. Can you believe I still > remember that? I can even " see " her saying it to me. Those things really stick with ya sometimes, I know. But she doesn't know you now. Don't let her win. Just pick up right where you left off and don't look back! > Connie A. (who feels yucky, tired, sad - could almost cry really) > 237/227/140 Honey, you're doing great. Just hang in there. It really does get better! -- in Indy (262.5)253.5/228/150 3/26/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Connie, I think adults who set up prophecies like that for children should be hung out to dry by their toes! How awful! Guess what? You are NOT a quitter, and further more, you ARE a succeeder! Terry168/158.75/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) Visit my web page at www.dtnorth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Connie A - I want you to remember this for the rest of your life... are you ready??? YOU ARE NOT A QUITTER, YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO DO THIS! Just repeat that over and over, you need to wipe out that memory your teacher instilled, no teacher should tell a child that. One of my favorite Central College graduates told me about the day he walked into his high school teacher's classroom with his degree from Central in hand. He told his teacher to never again tell a student not to dream. She had told him that he would not be able to cut it at Central, that he should go to an easier school. Well, he graduated in 4 years, he studied on our overseas program in London, was the first African-American student to EVER serve as an intern in the British Parliament, he was student body president at a school that is 95 percent Caucasian and he accomplished his educational dreams and more. Just believe in yourself and you can do anything! Jean 190/143.5./135 12/7/98 Friday Goal - 141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 My brother had a high school teacher who told my mom AND him that he would amount to nothing. The day my brother got his PhD from Princeton (on a scholarship, no less), my mom called this teacher up. And I have to tell you Connie, if my brother who really didn't study in high school and spent most of his days surfing at the beach ended up teaching at NYU (ok have I bragged enough? <g>), I'm 100% sure that you will succeed in anything you want. Good luck, Vered > Connie, > > I think adults who set up prophecies like that for children should be hung out to dry by their toes! How awful! > > Guess what? You are NOT a quitter, and further more, you ARE a succeeder! > > > Terry > 168/158.75/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) > > Visit my web page at www.dtnorth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Well, gang - I will at least say that today I feel more in control and I am drinking as much water as I can possibly stand!I'm shooting for under 20 cards for the next several days or week. I love Fitday.com. Connie A. (recovering) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Connie, You are being way too hard on yourself, sweetie. Just try again. Zenyalee >From: caaunger@... >Reply-To: Atkins_Support_List >To: Atkins_Support_List >Subject: Self tattle tale >Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:32:06 -0000 > >Just keeping to my self promise to report when I fall off this WOE. > >Yesturday, almost 1 week to the day from my last problem, I ate a big >NO-NO. It's pretty upsetting that after last week I thought "OK, I >can get back on track, I have all these great friends to help me." >and now I'm saying the same thing to myself again so soon. > >It reminds me that my 3rd grade teacher told me I would always be a >quitter and never see anything through. Can you believe I still >remember that? I can even "see" her saying it to me. > >Well, that's all I care to say on the topic just now. Glad you all >are here. > >Connie A. (who feels yucky, tired, sad - could almost cry really) >237/227/140 > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Connie, Please don't give up. I know how you feel after you eat something that you shouldn't but just start over again. Don't let self pity ruin your motivation. You can do this Connie. Reread the book to get yourself going again. Good Luck\ Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 It's funny you mention re-reading the book to get re-motivated. That totally works for me! I read part of it just about every day. His enthusiasm is soooo contagious. SuzanneG > Connie, Please don't give up. I know how you feel after you eat > something that you shouldn't but just start over again. Don't let self > pity ruin your motivation. You can do this Connie. Reread the book to > get yourself going again. Good Luck\ > Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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