It feels good... - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

longhorn96 · 05-18-2011, 04:39 PM

I have only been on IP for 9 days. I have lost almost 6 pounds and that feels GREAT. However, you know what feels better? I feel like I am really tackling my addiction with this diet. Weight Watchers and so many other diets (calorie counting, etc) that I have tried all work, but they don't help me truly take control of my problem. I am addicted. I am addicted to soda, fast food, convenience and processed food, white carbs, refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and so much other stuff that is just not good for me. And the past nine days I have still had moments (many) where I was tempted... to just take a little bite. But I haven't. My hope is to get to my goal weight, but my bigger hope is to no longer crave (mentally, emotionally, physically) all these foods that are full of chemicals and other things that are just not good for my body. I'm not saying I won't ever allow myself to enjoy a real Coke from McDonalds or an amazing burger from my favorite joint. But I look forward to being able to do this as the exception and not feel guilty instead of doing it daily/weekly and feeling like a failure. I want my norm... my routine, to be healthier and full of good and smart choices and I see IP getting me there. It's happening and it feels good! When I started IP I allowed myself to have sparkling water sweetened with Splenda because my coach told me it was fine. But you know what? I don't NEED to do this. No more sparkling water. Now I just need to cut coffee/caffeine out!

~ Kay

Babyblues4 · 05-18-2011, 07:35 PM

Good for you! The hardest part is getting over the addiction, and it seems you're off to a great start!

Congratulations!

darbs7 · 05-18-2011, 07:55 PM

What a great post and written so well. I am 8 and 1/2 months into this diet and I feel so much of what you wrote. congrats

sadlo · 05-18-2011, 08:16 PM

OMG I could have written this post. I feel EXACTLY the same way!! I have been on this diet now for 4 weeks and my friends are amazed how my kids eat Happy Meals and carb items and I don't even touch it. Honestly, I have lost the craving for that stuff....I LOVE IT!! I actually crave meat and salads now. I am a WW Lifetime member and seriously this is the first time I have actually conquered my addiction to all those bad things.

Dan is Boring · 05-18-2011, 09:06 PM

5th day and am in total agreeance! Very well said!!

Maddymoe · 05-18-2011, 10:31 PM

I feel really good too!! I had a moment today when I thought, I can actually do this!!!

fiesty1ca · 05-18-2011, 10:35 PM

Does anyone ever get nervous about after the diet though? Not wanting to be devil's advocate but I have truelly been there. I did Dr. Bernstein and lost 40 pounds in just 10 weeks with there ketosis diet. As soon as I got off, the hunger returned and now I am more than 15 pounds heavier then when I started...so depressing. And yet, the ketosis type diets are the only thing that seems to work for me...just venting some frusteration and fear...

longhorn96 · 05-18-2011, 10:58 PM

I guess my understanding is there is phase four which we are on forever. I am assuming/hoping I won't be hungry on phase four. I'm trying not to overthink it right now. Just get there first! But yes... I have given it some thought and have not figured it out yet! There is still the addict side of me saying once I'm at goal I'll do Weight Watchers for maintenance where I can go back to eating all the crap I like. But I know in my heart that isn't the healthy decision. So i'm working on my mental health through this process too!

2RIDEROLLERCOAST · 05-18-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn96

I guess my understanding is there is phase four which we are on forever. I am assuming/hoping I won't be hungry on phase four. I'm trying not to overthink it right now. Just get there first! But yes... I have given it some thought and have not figured it out yet! There is still the addict side of me saying once I'm at goal I'll do Weight Watchers for maintenance where I can go back to eating all the crap I like. But I know in my heart that isn't the healthy decision. So i'm working on my mental health through this process too!

For a beginner you sure are a fast learner... You have the right attitude and yes do not overthink it. It has been said before that you are in control of your weight gain while on maintenance and I am hoping when I get to maintenance I have learned how to eat and when or if I gain weight I will know how to lose the weight before it gets to the overweight/obese point.

Longhorn, congrats and welcome to the club and the journey

Grmekor78 · 05-19-2011, 11:03 AM

I am new here and have loved looking at everyone's posts. I have been on the IP diet for 19 weeks and have just about hit 70 lbs. I am very thankful for the recipes and motivtion here! I feel that I have hit a wall lately, and need all the inspiration I can get!!