Fri, Dec-05-03, 06:55
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New Member
Posts: 9
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Plan: CAD
Stats: 146/146/120
BF:
Progress: 0%
Location: Florida
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Sango,
You and I are basically in the same boat. I had a lot of trouble with Atkins. It made me feel so deprived, even with all the low-carb goodies that are out there now, that I would binge on sugar or starches, and then once that happened, I could never get back on track. Or if I did regain my discipline, the weight just wouldn't come off. I am a true carb addict. I even see it when I don't eat a balanced RM. (I wonder, if you had eaten a balanced RM yesterday, if you still would have wanted the donuts and candy corn (personal faves of mine, too LOL).) Anyway, the idea is to NOT deprive yourself of the things you love, like eggnog and champagne and cake on those special occasions, but also to eat with respect for your body. It helps me to remember that I'm doing my entire system a real favor if I keep my RM balanced. Also, because I've had a rocky start with CAD and also fight depression, I haven't been weighing myself. It works against me, no matter how you slice it. I put away the scale. I go by how my clothes are fitting me, and by how I *feel*. But the BIGGEST trick is this: if I miss out on something I wanted at an RM meal, I just remind myself that in 24 hours, I can have it.
I'm trying really hard to get back into the swing of things with CAD, so I'm here every day reading the boards. I'll be watching for your updates, and urging you on as you go. I think it's completely possible for you to be exactly where you want to be come April, and all without feeling deprived.
Love, Shelby
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