I was discouraged because I felt I was losing to slow.
I'm 5"2 and started at 218 lbs, I started Atkins January 23, after the first week I lost 7 pounds, then came the 3rd week stall and I stalled for about 2-3 weeks, I didn't know what to do, and then I lost about 1 pound, then another and 2 more, BUT then I was 3 lbs up, yes, yes, I know the scale is a cheat and a liar but I felt really bad, I was doing everything, drinking water 4 lts every day, eating my veggies, some strawberries, protein and good fat, but I had cheese for dinner and I beleive that's the reason for the 3 lbs.
I had a doctor appointment and i am healthy, i had cholitis abd gastritis before I started this WOE and now I feel OK, that was good news, and he said it is OK not to lose a lot very fast because of the yo-yo efect, but that was not enough for me.
On my way home I was a little bit depressed and was thinking about quitting LC and starting a low fat diet, I've always lost very fast on low fat diets. So I decided to eat off plan, and I don't mean to eat low fat but eating whatever I wanted to eat, so I had 2 slices pizza, chocolate, noodles, chips, coke, because I wanted to know if I really need to eat all that crap to feel good. And you know what? I didn't enojoy any of those things, they didn't taste like I remember they used to. they were awful.
I don't need to tell you that after all that crap I felt ill. My poor stomach!!
Then I had cravings, I wanted some nuts and berries with whipped cream!!!!!!!
So I realized I don't need to eat because I'm sad or nervous, eating pizza isn't a "reward", it's a punishment and it doesn't even taste good!!! yuck!!!!
I was very tired in the afternoon but I couldn't sleep and my allergies started coming back.
I didn't feel OK outside, but inside I felt great, not because I ate all those things but because then I really knew what I wanted, I want to lose weight of course, but I don't want to lose it anyhow, I want to do it right, and I know now it's better to feel good, than losing 10 pounds in a week feeling weak and without energy.
Today I was very tired and didn't want to get up, but I did and worked out and decided I don't want to feel anymore like I did yesterday EVER!!! I'm happy with my eggs and veggies and my gallon water and my berries and nuts.
I'll do induction this week and keep LCing not only because i want to lose weight but because I want to be healthy.
I felt today heavy, really heavy, of course I'm heavy but somehow during LC I felt lighter.
I want to give my scale vacations, I won't use it the next 2 weeks at least and I won't take my meassures either, I don't want to feel under pressure because I'm not losing or losing too slow.
I'm going to enjoy this WOE and doing it my WAY OF LIFE. No matter how quick or how slow I lose.
I feel like a new person, a free one, I was a slave of carbs, but now I'M FREE and that feels GREAT.

Good luck you all

Gavkins

__________________
218/201/110
207/201/177 1st day of summer challenge

Gavkins.......huggggggggggggggggs

Welcome to your personal revolution. Sometimes we learn the most about ourselves in our darkest hours. I'm proud of you for realizing the differences in how you felt...and making the decision that is healthiest for you

__________________
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Currently Pregnant and expecting bundle of joy the week before Christmas

Gavkins ((((huggsss))))

I know exactly how you feel. I have been there--did that Sunday. Couldn't even eat the Pizza crust--though I did manage all the toppings off a personal sized pizza. I was so miserable that snacking didn't even sound good. I will happily stick to my sour cream dip with pork rinds and veggies and the like if it means I get to feel good! I have not weighed since the first of March. Poor scale has to be having withdrawl symptoms by now--Keep up the healthy eating and soo nt he rest of you will follow in line and be healthier too!!!

__________________
Lori

232/190/130
My other journal http://www.lowcarbeating.com/bb/showthread.php?t=1130

You have achieved Low carb success When you reach the point where you just eat this way because it feels like it is the right way to eat. Congratulations on your epiphany!

__________________

my blog

Sometimes it takes straying a bit to find your way.

I think that succeeding at this WOL really does come down to deciding that this is your WOE. It's not something your have to do or something your need to do or something you make yourself do, it's just what you do. It's also really freeing not to have to make a decision to stay with it or not every day.

__________________
Always eat your veggies first!
LCE member since March 2002

I was going to say you had a "Pizza Epiphany", but Gosh Darn it Rob stole my word, lol.

About 2 0r 3 months ago I ate something made with white bread and I had the worst stomach ache for many hours afterward.

__________________
Libby

2004 174/142/138

Begin Again 2007

164/159/142

Ditto Brightlady! Well said.

Congrats Gavkins, sounds like you're doing fine!

__________________
It is always necessary to leave some part
of cooking to improvisation. - Paul Bocuse
Member since 2001

Congratulations on your Zen moment Gavkins! I had the same one last week with the help of someone on this board. Yipee!!!!

By the by huskersfan869, pizza toppings scrapped off the crust? mmmmmmm. Good idea. Your "cheat" is my kitchen inspiration.

__________________
Cindy
161.5/153.5/120

Gavkins - I am in week 4 of Atkins and I have been struggling with my SLOW loss, as many on this forum will attest to! I just read your post and it "spoke" to me. It was your honest revelation - not preachy, not rhetoric...just the realization that hit you over the head. I am impressed with your ability to "throw out" the scale and just do this WOE because you feel right about it, and with your attitude that the weight will come off as it will, so to speak. Good for you!!

I am not where you are yet, but every time I read something like what you just posted, I think that maybe I will get to that point one of these days. Thanks!

Patty
Started Atkins 2/23/04
171/166/130

You go girl! I am so proud of you! You are doing great!

I sent you a p.m.

__________________
Good luck all!!
Seesko


242/217/135 (pre-pregnancy)

254/234/150 (current)

Go Cubbies!!!

"What my mind can envision; my body can master!"

Thank you all for your nice posts.
I really love this group.
Patty I know how you feel, when I started I read some posts from veterans and I dind't understand how they could manage to eat this way feeling happy and not missing "normal" food. Now I know how they can do it!!!! But this is a secret that nobody can tell you, you'll find it out by yourself when the time comes, because it is inside of you.

Good luck!!!

Gavkins

__________________
218/201/110
207/201/177 1st day of summer challenge