Need Help

[Mikesbiz]

I am new to the Forum and this is my first post.  I began on this program and did well loosing about 12 lbs very quickly.  Then in an environment that was subject, I allowed myself to eat something with sugar in it.  Since I had slipped off the program, I did what I used to to and justified what I had done promising to get back on the program tomorrow.  Well, tomorrow never came, and I am back up those 12 lbs and then some.  I live alone and don't cook, so I find it difficult to have or eat the proper foods.  I could use some guidance and help for my situation.  Thank you in advance.....Mike

[Doug Varrieur]

Hi Mike, my first piece of advice is to make this forum your second home, you're amongst friends here and many people all hours of the day and night will support you. Next re-read the book and stick to the guidelines. Cooking is not a requirement, making the right choices is. I eat out all the time on the road and never deviate from the rules, you can too. By the way, cooking is fun, maybe it's time for you to buy a grill and let's get grillin

Don't worry....you know what to do, all you need is the "want to"

[umpa]

Let me start off by saying Welcome! My name is umpa and I am dougs wife.I am very big on replacing foods not removing foods.That way there aren't any wrong foods.The recipes here in the books are very simple,but if you need help please ask me.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa.I try to make life simple as possible. Tommorow is a new day start over , all will be well.Use the Forum for support.And remember, this is not a diet this is a lifestyle change! And Mike gotta tell ya,the weight falls off men with this eating plan.You are gonna get happy quick if you stick to it!

[SherriPie]

Welcome Mike. Let me tell you if I can do it anyone can. I absolutely HATE cooking. I do everything as easy and simple as possible. Hotdogs, hamburgers..loads of lunchmeats of all kinds, cheese and my favorite...Reddiwhip!  Just check your labels and you find it's very simple. I also eat out at least three times a week and I've already lost 55 pounds in just under 3 months.  Really you just need to make you a priority and everything else will fall into place. Good luck

[Phil]

  Hey Mike welcome!
            Everyone is here to help and get help. I think a lot of people here are in the same boat. They have all kinds of ideas to make food the easy way. Good luck and don't get discouraged. Like Sherri said, and myself. If we can do it anyone can!

[SouthCarolinaLady]

Hey Mike,

Hope you are having a good day.  Be strong and stick to the program.  You will be glad you did!  Food is only a fuel to keep our bodies running.  Putting in the proper fuel keeps us healthy -- and putting in "bad fuel" will keep us from enjoying life as God intended for us!  Take one day at a time and JUST DO IT !!!  We are cheering you on!

SouthCarolinaLady
(Susie)

[sbclark]

I understand your position completely.
I have been in the same situation many, many times.
Please start again tomorrow. Go get the right foods in your house...and read, read, read this
forum...it really helps me!
We are all here to help you!
Sandy
(Day 17 today - I need support too) 

[katary]

reality check

[Cyndi]

Welcome Mike! Never give up! we are here for ya and WITH ya! Lord bless you !
Cyndi