Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

[rc21839]

I was so proud of myself when I passed on the brownies yesterday and I said to myself if I can just make it through the companies outing today, I would be able to finish off the 14 days with no problem...

We got to Chelsea Piers and there were Ruffles chips on the table (my favorite) but I held strong. Lunch was sandwiches, mixed greens and pasta salad. I was doing good. I had half a ham and cheese sandwich and half a turkey and cheese sandwich (and yes, I was planning on taking the bread off), I grabbed some mixed greens with some caesar dressing and was almost free and clear until the dessert table. It kept calling me and I caved. I ate 3 chocolate chocolate chip cookies, half a piece of chocolate pound cake and had a bite of a brownie...and the chips.

Do I start over or do I just pick myself up and continue on?

[Finelly]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

Pick yourself up and continue. If you went out of ketosis (you'll know tomorrow by your pee and dry mouth, etc) then you MIGHT consider extending your induction, but wait and see on that.

Be prepared to feel like crap tonight and tomorrow, though. I hear that eating sugar and bread often gives you, um, well, intestinal discomfort......

[cleochatra]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

Go back to induction until you get back into ketosis and finish off your 2 weeks. Then move right to OWL. I think you miss having the choices?

At any rate, it's also important to not sabotage yourself anymore.

What did you learn from this experience, and how will you avoid this happening again?

Little steps like this make all the difference in avoiding making the same mistakes again.

{{{rc}}}

[rc21839]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

What did I learn...like the song says...just walk away Renee...and those few minutes of pleasure...werent worth it and I walked around feeling sluggish and like a stuffed pig for the remainder of the day...But this experience has gotten me to try to plan a better meal plan..

Breakfast
One fried egg and Two slices of Turkey bacon

Lunch
McDonald's Grilled Chicken Caesar (minus the croutons)

Dinner
We're working on it.

I can do it...I can do it...

[cleochatra]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

That's our renee! You can do it!

We're here for support, so lean on us.

[Starmaker]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

Just get back on and go full steam sweetie! No more cheats!

[Lady_Hawke]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

so you messed up.....everyone does on occasion. the important thing is to not beat yourself up over it, to forgive yourself and move on. get right back on the program as if you never had the cheat. you can do it!!!!

[ShannonK]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

My suggestion is to get right back into it and don't sweat it. One day isn't going to change your new way of life and the new way of thinking. However, I would re-consider breakfast. I am sure that it is just me and I dont' want to sound preachy, but how about three eggs and five (or six) slices of bacon. I always feel like a lighter lunch after a huge breakfast.

[Barbde]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

What did I learn...like the song says...just walk away Renee...and those few minutes of pleasure...werent worth it and I walked around feeling sluggish and like a stuffed pig for the remainder of the day...But this experience has gotten me to try to plan a better meal plan..

Breakfast
One fried egg and Two slices of Turkey bacon

Lunch
McDonald's Grilled Chicken Caesar (minus the croutons)

Dinner
We're working on it.

I can do it...I can do it...

Is that all you are eating?? Wow I do at least 3 eggs for breakfast along with some meat and/or something else. Of course, that's me. I love breakfast.
But yeah, just dust yourself off, and get back on plan. It's all a learning experience along the way, and you are not the first to cave in! So don't beat yourself up too bad. You can do this and it will get easier!!

[rc21839]

Re: Day 8 and I fell off..What to Do...

Unfortunately, I have the world's worst eating habits...usually. But I'm going to take your advice and start off with a big breakfast and then have a light lunch. I find that when I do have a big breakfast it tides me over til after lunch and I end up eating a late afternoon snack..pepperoni slices or string cheese. I just try not to eat too much cheese. I'm a big meat eater.

P.S. Still in Ketosis...well, at least that's what the strip said.