Let down and disappointed
 

Well, my friend and Atkins "buddy" decided to give up this diet! We both just started on Monday and made a pact to get through it together! She said it was just to hard for her, but I feel like she didn't even give it a fair shot. I fee that I really needed her to make this change with me, and I'm really let down. I think keeping myself on track is going to be much more difficult. Anyone have any suggestions to stay motivated while going solo (and not giving up so easily just like my friend)?

thanks!
~kris
:(

You just did the absolute best thing -- came to the forum!!

Honestly, this place will help you sooo much if you let it. Also, see if there are people from around your area, even in the same town, on the forum! I found several people are from Vancouver and we get together for dinners, coffee, shopping. It's great to have somebody who knows the things you're going thru and knows how the plan works. You can support each other!

good luck to you and keep at it. Maybe your friend will see your good results and decide to give it another go :)

Nicole

Kris,

I hear ya on that one- I started at my sister's request so she'd have a better support system and she's totally given up on it due to her sweet tooth.

My advice? Visit here often, make friends and stick with it. That's how I'm trying to get through...we can do this!

Hugs,
Petrina

Hi Kris
 

You need to find a new buddy, and what better place than right here on this forum. I have only been on this forum for a couple of days, but so many people have said such inspriring things to me that have inspired me and reminded me about attaining my goals. Good Luck Judy

Thanks....
it seems like part of me is even more determined since she quit, but another part is like "hmmm, can I really do it? I could really go for some ice cream"
Arrrggghhh!!! Its so frustrating!

I don't mean to be so negative!
But I do appreciate you all responding so quickly, and I will keep checking the forum. I just found it yesterday, and it seems like there are a lot of great people here.

You can do it!
 

There is a ton of support here! Stick around and do this with us!
We've got your back, grr-friend! :there:

Too bad your friend quit so soon. Induction is two weeks because you really do feel a lot better after that amount of time. Hopefully the fact that you will start feeling better soon will keep you motivated. I have friends who are not doing Atkins but who are happy about my commitment to it, and they encourage me. Plus, once you start to lose weight, you will want to continue with it. Good luck, Kris!

:daizy: Please don't give up. I just started week 5 for me, and I promise you, if you do induction correctly, those cravings go away, and for the most part I don't even want any of that stuff anymore. Our freezer is stocked full of ice cream, and Reese Cups, etc. for my Husband, and I swear, it does'nt bother me even when he eats it! I really think the secret is doing induction perfectly.

I agree with Sherbear...my cravings are gone and I'm on week four now. I feel great! I can see a difference in myself and so can my friends. It's just a matter of time before I'm smaller, and most importantly, this is the first "diet" I've ever felt I could do forever! A true lifestyle change! This from a reformed carb addict!

Only you can decide for you.
Although her support may have been motivational, it is not the only thing determining your success.

Show yourself that you can do it for YOU

Hang in there, Kris, you can do it! This forum is a great resource and everyone here will encourage you and be your buddies :0)
Julie

Maybe once she sees your success she will start too.

You can do it on your own (with alittle help from your friends here! Ok, I lied... with ALOT of help from your friends here!) and I know first hand how much people on this website can help! Hang in there kiddo you can do it. Make your friend jealous when she sees how good you are doing and how good you are lookin'!

Thanks for all the support everyone.
This forum really does seem to help. Not only are there lots of people willing to share tips and struggles with me, but being on here takes up time, specifically time that could be used to contemplate a pastry or a piece of bread. =)

And I have decided to show my friend that I can do it without her, and hopefully my weight loss will make her realize that she should of stuck with me! I'm determined now!

again, thank you, everyone!
~kris

fitday Vs DANDR
 

Question, have any of you ever wondered if the carb counts of fitday are correct or if DANDR is correct example cooked broccoli 1cup on fit day is like 4carbs but in DANDR it is one of the powers of five for 2/3cup. which is right?
Tammy

Keep going, you can do it!! This forum has been better for me personally than a real-life diet buddy. I can't exactly call up a friend at 1 a.m. when I'm having cravings, but I can indeed jump on here and get all kinds of support and encouragement.

sorry my post was put in the wrong place, I meant to start a new thread, so just ignore me!
by the way I was wrong anyway fitday says 1cup is 7carbs so DANDR is right! I was mistaken.
Tammy

when it does it to me, I just put in ounces instead.. maybe try that? if you know there are 8 oz. in 1 cup? start from there.

one day at a time and remember do it for yourself

An Atkins buddy, when totally committed to the journey, can be a lifesaver. One who is not in it for the long haul, however, is a negative factor, a deterent and someone who can encourage you to go astray for the sake of validating their own limitations.

You're better off without her. Do this for yourself. Show her by your seccess how she has too easily given up and given in. In the long term, I feel this friend may not be too thrilled with you when you do succeed and look wonderful. Some jelousy and competitiveness will creep into your once harmonious relationship.

I hope your friend will be willing to continue to support you although she is not on the low carb plan herself. If you find that she is a negative force, however, get a new friend.

Coming here to this forum, or any LC forum, is the very best thing you can do for yourself. You are surrounding yourself with like minded, determined and motivated people who are dedicated to supporting each other.

Good luck. You can do this. :)

My friend whos copy of DANDR I read, quit on me about 3 months ago. She hates vegetables and she has decided to do Dr. Phils plan. We still support each other, do our weekly weigh ins.....etc. BUT, this forum has been the best support. You can always find someone experiencing exactly what you are. Its the best! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

I have to concur. It's great if you have a companion-in-arms, someone who is going through the same things that you are in terms of cravings, successes, and setbacks, but essentially it's all up to you.

And you can count on the forum members here to cheer you on, and to cheer you up, too -- when you need that!

Good luck, and don't give up! It will work for you if you give it time.

Best place to be is here. You will get all the support you need and a new diet buddy, like a ton more new buddies!

Thanks so much everyone....
I've only been on the forum two days, but I already feel like I've gained something. I started a journal today and really appreciate everyone giving me tips, and encouraging me. Its already helped me so much!
Thanks you all!
:D

I'll be your buddy
 

I need an online buddy...We can motivate each other!

What gets me is the carb counter I downloaded off the Atkins website is different than the little Atkins carb counter book I just bought!?