Carb addiction is worse than my actual drug addiction

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #1

A few years ago I went down a dark path and was addicted to drugs.
I nearly lost everything, and when presented with that possibility, I quit cold turkey.
It was the hardest thing I have ever done.
It challenged my will power, my confidence, everything about me.
But because I truly wanted to be off drugs, I beat it.
Since then, whenever I tell myself I can’t do something, I remind myself that I’ve beaten drugs, so yes I can.

But man… I fell off the wagon this week hard core.
It started with Chinese food, then more chinese food, then pancakes, then a tortilla wrap, and a few glasses of milo with milk. Every day I have carbloaded.

I am STRUGGLING.
These cravings are hard, they are challenging me SO much.
I’m having to mentally correct myself every 5 minutes when my mind goes searching for a reason to eat more of them.
Two weeks ago I was fasting for 72 days not even thinking about food.

It really is an addiction. A really hard one to beat.
KCKO :frowning:

FUCK.

(John) #2

You fasted for 72 days straight? No food at all?

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #3

Oh my bad, typo!
72 hours, lol.

(John) #4

You got there before, you can do it again. The fact that you’re posting here at all means you still want to do it. You know what to do.

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #5

Oh, of course.
I know what I need to do and I will do it, I was just telling everyone how much it sucks :crazy_face:

(John) #6

I miss Chinese food too. The folks who run the nearby Chinese take-out place are kind of like old friends. I’d chat with them about their family while I was waiting for my carry-out. I’ll miss that. :frowning:

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #7

I didn’t realise how much of a crux chinese was for me.
They do a lunch special and you get two side dishes with rice and spring rolls.
So so bad. God I want one now. ARGH. Lol

(Laurie) #8

I’m a carb addict too, and I have to be very careful about temptation, cheat days, increasing carbs for any reason, etc.

It’s very interesting to read what people miss. I’m sure much of it is “psychological”; we associate certain foods with certain people, events, or states of mind (comfort food, holiday food, family dinners).

I used to live near a Chinese buffet that had a lot of dishes with one main ingredient (e.g., broccoli or green beans or chicken or pork), in maybe a thin sauce. Of course some of the dishes had breading or sweet sauces, but it was always possible to get some delicious real food. I miss that! Chinese restaurants that feature mostly noodles, rice, or mixed dishes can be a challenge. Although some do have vegetable dishes, egg dishes, and so on that aren’t bad. But they can be dangerous if they contain carrots or other things we don’t want to eat. . . .

(Empress of the Unexpected) #9

I miss Thai food…sigh… Katie - you can totally do this. You have proven yourself already in so many ways.

(Carpe salata!) #10

Yeah. You can totally do this. When I get antsy I eat a slice of butter, or a slice of butter with salt on it or have a drink of water or have a spoonful of Vegemite or go for a run. Sometimes it works.

I think carbs are a drug too. You got this :clap:

#11

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(Empress of the Unexpected) #12

Thank you Mary! Now, if only I don’t screw up the recipe!

#13

You’re welcome Regina! I added tins of curry paste to that post just now too ^. Simmering is the secret apparently…

(Empress of the Unexpected) #14

They have already been added to my Amazon cart. Thanks so much!

#15

And, because both North and South Asian cuisine has saved my life in a few ways, here are some GREAT Keto-Chinese resources for all in recovery from the carby restaurant kind (the trick is stay away from the cheery restaurants - esp hard if you live near one or more!):

(Empress of the Unexpected) #16

And Mary - not to hijack the thread - I am doing the Slow Burn fitness routine. Thank you for that suggestion. The other day we were in the car, and my husband caught me flexing a bicep in the side view mirror. He is very proud of my progress. It’s not a big bicep, but bigger than before!

#17

Go Regina!!! :muscle:t3:

Go All Ketonian Recomposers in Recovery!!! :butterfly:

(Empress of the Unexpected) #18

Sorry Katie - I just love Mary’s insight. So what is your next move?

(Karen) #19

Ribeye!!! You need to get urppy full on not carbs. Every time you feel hunger feed it with keto foods. You’ll get through this too.

(Running from stupidity) #20

I admire your time-compression abilities :slight_smile: