Thu, Nov-13-03, 12:58
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Posts: 5,109
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 220/205.5/140
BF:
Progress: 18%
Location: Winnipeg, MB (Canada)
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Hi there!
I'm just starting Atkins, but I've been diabetic for seven years so I know exactly what you mean. For me, it's more than cravings, it makes me angry... why can they have that and I can't? And the fact that I was still following the CDA recommended diet and eating carbs just didn't help with the temptation at all. When I was first diagnosed, well-meaning family members would "go out of their way" to provide me with dessert, ie plain yogurt, unsweetened frozen fruit or regular sugary cake (but without icing!). And then I was told that I was being rude when I refused, so I ate it, even if I'd already gone beyond my limits for that meal, or didn't even really want it. Eventually, I just told them all, "I appreciate you thinking of me, but I feel like I'm rude to refuse and I really need to be able to control everything that I'm eating, and I need to be able to be free to make all of my food decisions myself". That way, if they still feel obligated to provide these "treats", then I can refuse them without feeling guilty. I'm surprised that your family would give you a cake for your bday, I would think they would realize a greater gift would be a bday celebration where you don't have to avoid a cake! Stay strong!!
A trick to avoid temptation that I saw in someone elses' journal: Tell yourself "maybe later" and then by the time you revisit it, your cravings will have cooled off. I also think of each high carb goodie as less time with my family and loved ones : ( Depressing, but effective for those times when you really feel like you want to cheat!
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