Carb crazy!

Hello all,  I feel like I have gone CARB CRAZY!!!!!  I cant stop eating them....I cant stop thinking about them, and nothing else seems to curb my craving! Actually, the more I eat them... the more I crave them! I need to break this crazy cycle. I thought that I could do it on my own, but I feel the need to come to you guys for support.... sorry.... , I guess I am not perfect and I need help... It really helps to just put my words down, to vent, to talk about it. So here I am typing my fool head off.  I have even woke up in the middle of the night wanting something sweet, a piece of banana, a nibble of a cookie, or a bite of a cracker. I literally start shaking if I dont get my fix. I feel sluggish, tired and unfocused. I have a problem.  I cant walk through my kitchen with out looking through the cabinets and refridge looking for a fix!  I know what I need to do.... QUIT COLD TURKEY!!!  And start eating turkey!!!!! I am PMS'n, but usually I dont feel THIS crazy. I want to start the 5 day pouch test. Maybe that would reset my pouch into eating healthy foods, but I dont know if I can do it!  Thanks for being here for me, and letting me vent, talk and just plain ramble on and on and on..... God Bless Cathy

Cathy please don't feel bad - you came for help and encouragement and that is what we are here for ..... Carbs are a really hard thing to break but vital if you want to stay successful! I know a lot of people have had success with the 5 day pouch test - it is like a detoxification as you do a couple of days liquid - followed by soft protein and finally normal bariatric eatng - even if you could do just do the liquid that it would be a good start... you know what you have to do and it is easier said than done - but you might find it easier if you set a date - say tomorrow - for your detoxification - and then plan your meals so that you know exactly what you are going to have and when - rather than stumble into tomorrow hoping to do it...and be tough with yourself and throw anything out that will be a temptation to you - I know it is wasting money but what would you rather have? And maybe tell anyone who is listening that you can't have carbs and they are to take them off you - sometimes other people looking disapprovingly at you is enough to talk yourself out of something you were going to sneak...... Also fill up with protein shakes etc and lots and lots of water or some other calorie free liquid... And try to find some activity that will take your mind off eating - go walk or get out of the house - or do something else but not sit around thinking about eating...... And by all means give us a day by day progress report - that way you will feel a bit accountable..... Hope any of this helps.... Jackie

Thanks Jackie,    I start working the dreaded graveyard shift tonight..7pm till 7am. I think that I will start tonight on liquids....protein shakes, water, and coffee of course.... Having you guys as a support group really helps. I will keep in touch. It will help make me more accountable of my actions. Cathy

Cathy good morning and I wanted to say hang in there. I hope we will see you this month. I as well as others are having these same problems, as Jackie s said we have to rid our homes w/ the junk again we did it before we can do it again. Call me if you need to. Hugs...... 

Thanks Melinda, I have thinking a lot of you lately... You can call me any time you want. Don't be shy... I made myself laugh...you, our miss prissy shy???? Cathy

Cathy, never apologize for struggling with anything! Carbs are a tough one. I struggle every single day with them and probably always will. I try to satisfy the need by choosing something that is as high in protein as possible, like protein chips, soy crisps, etc. That way, I get the crunch but also the protein. Like Jackie said, do a daily check in on the board and let us know how you are doing. Good Luck!

Yep...what Jackie said..........

Just hang in there, Girl.....you have done really well and you do not want to undo what you have done!

Good Morning Cathy.  I think we all go through this.  My nut. was mentioning it last night in support group and stressed that like you said the more you eat it the more you want it & if you aren't getting in enough protein you will crave it more.  Maybe try a few things like getting in more protein (& fiber) so that you feel satisfied and not needing anything.  Or if you can limit yourself grab some of the 100 calorie packs of things & let yourself have one pack a day.  You can do this!!!!!!