I've fallen off the wagon and pray I can get back on!~

 OK this is what I do....
I give up excercise for the days I am doing this as I get TOO hungry and also it's enough just to do the food...really it's what you put in your mouth that will take the weight off not the excercise..SOO...
I do all protein days...no carbs no fruit no veggies...all the clean protein I want....chicken...turkey..protein shakes.. sugar free popsicles...sugar free jello...but dry protein..nothing on it....no cheese...it really sucks...but after the first day you'll feel better instantly...also drink tons of liquid...just take the water like medicine...and drink drink...broth...
and then do another day if you can or add your veggies in but I do not eat fruit AT ALL...then gradually try to have more days like that than not...in other words I have all protein days during my week regularly even on maintenance....but if you trend towards low carb..protein and veggies the weight will come off....lots of it is water ....honnestly...try to just not think about how you look at first...give yourself a break...wear loose clothes and just do the food bit and you'll be fine...little by little the weight will come off...and you'lll at least be de-carbed...YOU CAN DO THIS>>>SEAVIEW

Thanks everyone for your great suggestions. I find I am gaining in my tummy area???? What is up with that oh Yes...Carbs.  Starting protein this week, I can win this battle again!

Great advice! Thanks! I shall be trying it this week.

I am right there with you, you are not alone!  my downfall was adding diet pop...and then the carbs   quickly followed.  trying to get off the pop, and the candy, and the bread.  We all know how to diet, but the maintainence thing is HARD!! stay connected here, the worst thing I did was stop coming  here, even to lurk.  no one really understands how you feel unless your going through it. we are here for you!  stay strong and get back to basics....

I can say I have never done any carbonation at all. The only thing I drink is crystal light rasberry lemonade or water. Boring at best. I can totally relate to the bread and candy thing though. I love peppermints. They started as a way to settle my tummy now just a down right awful habit. Worse than a cigerette. I found some sugar free ones I am trying to break the peppermint habit. I allowed myself to eat a 1/4 of a subway sub and the bread monster grabbed me. Should have stuck with salads. Guess I know where I am going wrong just have to take the bull by the horns. Chocolate is definately a weakness as well. =(

Danielle,

I could have written your post!!!  I am fighting 10 pounds and am determined to get there.  We can do this!!!  I am tired of making excuses for my self!  I feel like crap, reminds me of the old days when I used to try to hide behind my clothes.  Figuring out what to wear each day is a battle. I don;t want it to be this way.  I HAVE TO CHANGE!!!

Good luck, we can do this!!!!

Sheri

Amen!~ We can do this. It is a forever battle. I can remember when I was losing weight so fast. I thought this is so easy little did I know the hard days were ahead. I have to map my plan and stick to it. It is a daily struggle. I pray it will come off. I don't want to go to my 3 year check up feeling like a failure. I have until Nov to get it off and keep it off. Message me anytime. We have to keep those bad things out of our life. Stress and no sleep is definately something I fight daily. It has to get better. We have the tool we just have to work it!

Okay, so I could've cloned your post as my own.  This week has been terrible.  I've given in to the carb monster...uggh.....we can do this together :)
Mandy