Quote:
Originally Posted by butterflygal7373
I am trying to get to a weight I feel good at for me. I am not extremely overweight but I eat obsesively. I have a huge appetite. Im always hungry. This way of life does seem to stop that. I was anorexic amd bulemic when I was in my 20s. Nearly died. So to stay a healthy weight is a necessity for me. If I become too overweight I will have issues. I just need to feel comfy for me. I feel good where my goal is. My goal use to be much much lower. Eatting disorders rewuire healthy eatting and weight. Atkins seems to help me with both so far. Ill raise my carbs I think its time. Ty all! Best wishes to all. No matter who we are. Extra pounds just feels awful.
Hi Butterfly, you and I are almost identical in weight/height and I don't feel comfy at all. I'm not too bad at 140 but much better at 137. I'm at 149 right now and it's dreadful for me. I even feel it in my face.
It's not an eating disorder to be aware that your weight is wrong for you and I hope you won't worry yourself too much about slipping back to problems. I agree that the Atkins plan does help with calming the wanting to eat obsessively.
I have been on the program since March 2008 and have seldom left the induction foods. I'm much older and my metabolism has slowed A LOT. I walk many miles a day but that makes no difference it seems.....old is old!
I don't get bored with the foods....I've always been a creature of habit......and I don't worry about calories. I do still take a tablespoon or two of olive oil in mid afternoon if I start to want a snack.
I'd look up the list for carbs in Veggies and begin to use a few more of the lower carb ones listed. I eat squash.......which is very high but only a wee bit when we have it...I just like squash so I include it now and then.
I've reached the point where I do have a diet coke when everyone else is having a cold treat and I've discovered my ice cold coke lasts 3 times the length of time their other treats do.
I hope you can just go along, counting carbs to keep them low and being sure your fats are high enough to keep you feeling content. Everyone is different and all our different ages and stages play into it too. Good luck!!