Hello All,

I am attempting to start induction today. So far so good, but I am fearful of falling off because I have been trying for some time to do this WOE without success or weight loss.

At one point I did induction perfectly and then began incorporating some food changes including Atkins Shakes. I then developed head aches and an unwell feeling which confused me. Confusion is my enemy because I don't know what to do next so I slowly lose my thrust. I also notice that I desperately need food variety after two weeks of induction but get confused as to what to eat and begin to lose faith in myself and the program.

I cook for a hungry family and find it very challenging to make meals that fit in with a new food plan because shopping, planning and cooking is nicely routine now and all my standbys need to be reassesed in light of LC.

These are a few of my challenges but I am hoping this time with support I will find a way through the fog.

This message is an attempt at helping myself. I am hoping those on this board will help me when my mind begins to become befuddled. : )

"Words can not describe how lousy I feel about myself at this weight." It doesn't help that in the circles I travel I am the only 'fat' one. I feel like a freak much of the time. I have a skiing family and this year I have decided not to go to the hills because of my weight. I have been struggling in this area for l0 years now and so much would like this problem to be solved. I did quit smoking 7 years ago which put another 30 lbs on me, but I did that so why can't I do this.

Thanks for listening, or should I say reading,

Freedom46

Hi there! Welcome!

Feel free to start a journal: we can help you sort out the day-to-day things like shopping and cooking. I don't have any kiddies, but I cook for a vegetarian boyfriend so I know it can be a bit of a pain. With practice, you'll have a new "repetoire" of quick meals that please everyone. A tip: don't insist on cooking totally seperate meals. There's no need to. If you're eating healthy food, so should they.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks Kristine!

How do I start a journal. Do you mean write a journal here at home or on the forum somewhere.

I am new to this. It took me two months to figure out how to post a message. : (

Computer Challenged

Here is a detailed explanation how to start a journal:-) Click on the link bellow:

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=34155

Freedom46......Try not to envision the walls, envision the doors! It is so true that doing any new eating plan is terribly hard when we live with others and especially if they do not want or need to join us. My kids are grown now and they are not the issue but my hubby is trying to go lo carb with me (he MIGHT be 10 lbs over ideal and he lost five lbs the first week) to make it easier for me and to improve his cholesterol. But he can sometimes just say something casually that makes me feel momentarily like I'm on a tilt-a-whirl....sliding towards quitting. It's always something very innocent like "hey, you gotta expect to cheat once in awhile" NO! I do not have plans to cheat!! If I mess up I am going on like nothng happened. When I sense that old quittor mentality creeping up I tell myself that I have NO OPTIONS, staying fat is just NOT viable, geting fatter is even worse which is where I will be if I cave.

It will get easier.....I keep telling myself!!!!