Lost about 45, gained back 15, how did I screw this up.....

[SubaruBrat]

I started Atkins on June 14th, exactly one year ago, and lost 45Lbs over a few months until I ate one piece of haloween candy a few weeks after halloween. I had no problem staying on the diet, I enjoyed it because it is all of my favorite foods and I set carbs aside happily. Somehow after that one piece of candy I started slipping in carbs, and for about 7 months I would go over the line then eat more carbs for the rest of the day because I would resume Atkins the next day. Again, that went on for months. That said I did give up sodas with sugar, most fast food, and in general was more carb concious. I did gain back 15 but it could have been allot worse.

So I am back on, cheat free for 3 days and in ketosis on the one year mark.

[elfish99]

Congrats on a clean three days! I'm in the same boat as you so I can symaphize. We just need to remember how easy it became after a little while and just stick to it! Once you begin to lose a little bit of weight, your motivation will get a kick in the pants!

[Iapetus999]

Cheating is the kiss of death on this diet.

How 'bout adding one of those "cheat free days" counters to your profile?
It'll give you some incentive to keep cheat-free as the days add up.:nod

Also let's see some exercise which is what you need to do to keep the weight off and occasionally partake in some higher-carb foods (not candy).

[Sarah1341]

Welcome back and congrats on your 3 cheat free days! :wave