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    Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

    Last night I was hanging out with some of my girl friends....I knew that there was going to be pizza, pasta and salad there, sooo being the good atkins girl that I am, I told my friend (the hostess) that I wouldn't be having any pizza or pasta, but I would have some salad....so I eat before I go, I had a nice cheeseburger and a salad with blue cheese and felt satisfied.

    When I got there I was given those stupid little valentine sugar hearts with sayings on them...after being there for a few hours I caved in and had 2 pieces of pizza, a small piece of garlic butter bread, my full box (56g carbs) of sugar candy AND a cream strawberry.

    I planned ahead, I ate ahead, I held out until the end....then I gave in!

    It was like I couldn't stop myself....I'm sad that I keep doing this to myself, sooooo today is a new day ("with no mistakes in it" as Anne of Green Gables used to say.)

    And I am doing great today, I just had a veggie omlette for breakfask and am fine right now, then as soon as I walk in the door there is a plateful of brownies (to celebrate V-Day) and V-day cookies, etc, etc....

    Argh! I am going to have to walk past those damn platters all day.

    For those of you who have gone for a long time without cheating, HOW, HOW, HOW, HOW do you do it?!

    Because of my cheat last night I know that I am going to have to fight even harder to avoid going over there and eating that stuff.

    I need strength today.
    ~ Female, 28, 5'5 ~






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    Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

    I dont have any advicce for you. I fall into the same traps. I just wanted to say "I understand"
    ~Lauren~



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    • #3
      Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

      The longer you are on ATkins the easier it is to pass up treats! I restarted in Jan and havent had any cravings for sugar. I was at my daughters V-day party yesterday and my 3 yr old was tring to push a cupcake in my mouth! LOL She doesnt understand she just wants to share with me! That is hard !!!!!




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      • #4
        Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

        It's hard sometimes. I haven't cheated at all (this time) and what motivates me is that I don't want to fall into those traps, gain weight and start all over again. I've already done that in the past and though those nasty foods are good, they are just not worth it. Not worth the guilt of letting ourselves down. Not worth the extra few pounds to lose. Not worth the renewed sugar cravings. It's much more worth it to me to pass those foods by. When my family eats them, I am now disgusted that I see them put those things in their mouths. I immediately think of how much I do NOT want that.

        Just jump back on the wagon and keep going. You're doing great so far. Keep it up...but no more cheating.

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        • #5
          Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

          What keeps me from cheating (most of the time!) is the thought of how I'll feel the next day AND not wanting to go back to induction to get back into ketosis. YUCK to induction...
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          • #6
            Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

            Argh, it is a daily "battle against my own buldge"!!!!!!!!!

            Hmmm...I'm fighting the fight today, but it is NOT going easily....
            ~ Female, 28, 5'5 ~






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            • #7
              Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

              It IS tough. Today in my Engineering Economy class, the teacher passed out V-day goodie bags! A lot of people were chowing down, and I seriously thought to myself, "Am I going to look like the fat girl martyr by not eating the candy?" But not everyone was eating it. I just gave it to a friend in my next class. It wasn't worth it. I've even told people I'm diabetic just to get them off my case about why I don't want to eat a certain sweet. But those sorts of situations happen to all of us. Just pick up and move on--like Lauren, I understand too! Just get back on the wagon and stay there!
              ~Allie
              Female 23 5'7''
              HW303/CW264.4/GW160
              First mini-goal: 250
              14.4 lbs to go!
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              • #8
                Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                hang in there.
                You could take some legal foods to munch on if you were hungry.

                You can make an Atkins emergency kit and have a plan for what you are going to do in different situations.

                one thing you can do is visualize that food pasted to your hips or belly
                you can do some isometric exercises.
                you can carry a leter you have written to yourself about whyyou chose to do atkins and lose weight.
                you can carry your before pic and ask yorself it your actions are going to help that person regain control of your body. I know i ran all the way to goal from my 300+ pound former self.
                by the book atkinseer

                started 6/1/02 at 313
                goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                • #9
                  Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                  I also carry snacks with me wherever I go so if the temptation gets tough I have something to eat instead of the illegal ones that are being served. I also carry my before photos with me everywhere I go. I look at them when I feel like eating something I know I shouldn't. That stops me dead in my tracks.
                  Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



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                  • #10
                    Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                    I went to a Valentines party last night armed with LC food!

                    I had a bagful of cold bottled water and nacho flavored pork rinds! I allowed myself a low carb candybar because of the holiday ( a once a month thing! )

                    However, note to californiacasey....

                    ANNE OF GREEN GABLES ROCKS!
                    Sharron - Musical Theatre Geek! Female, age 49 -
                    Second time arounder - started Atkins 2/2001 @440 lbs LOST 150 GAINED 110
                    Restarted 6/1/05 for the FINAL TIME @ 431 lbs Lost 80 Atkins
                    Came back 10/1 after losing 109 additional on Weight Watchers
                    Weight on 9/30/07 239.8! Lowest EVER!
                    If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat?

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                    • #11
                      Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                      Thanks for the ideas, empathy and encouragment....I appreciate it.
                      Yesterday, however, I sabotaged myself big time. I gave in to the food. I gave it to feeling sorry for myself. I was out of control.

                      Today I have to do this. I cannot keep slipping. I haven't had anything to eat yet, just starting my day off with some coffee. I'M kindof afraid to eat b/c I don't want to get out of control like yesterday, but I brought legal food to work and I am going to have to fight through this today.

                      I'll update as the day progresses.

                      Yes, Low carbing, I think I wanted to BE Anne (with an "e" : )
                      ~ Female, 28, 5'5 ~






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                      • #12
                        Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                        I feel your pain...I was soooo glas my DH didn't get me any candy for V-day...
                        Just remember if you do that to often you have to come back here and confess again.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                          I feel your pain! I just started back on Atkins this week so I'm still fighting the mental craving monster. Sometimes I can overcome the "voices" in my head telling me "oh, you know you just want one bite" or "you've been eating good all day so have that *insert evil food here*"
                          Just make sure you keep a bottle of water and some low carb snacks near. When I have a sweet tooth craving, I drink a flavored water and that seems to help.
                          ~tami in sc

                          Weight loss goal until Summer '06 move
                          ~tami in sc

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                          • #14
                            Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                            PLANNING is everything. We knew Valentine's day wasy coming. I got a lot of candy at the Developement center, which I graciously accepted and thanked each child. I then took it home and gave it to my skinny husband. In return...he took me shopping for a new outfit. He loves me and understands my plight and has promised that he won't ever do anything to jeopardize me. (Is that love after 30 years, or what?)
                            Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                            Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I have to confess

                              Originally posted by californiacasey

                              Yes, Low carbing, I think I wanted to BE Anne (with an "e" : )
                              I just want to marry Gilbert Blythe!
                              Sharron - Musical Theatre Geek! Female, age 49 -
                              Second time arounder - started Atkins 2/2001 @440 lbs LOST 150 GAINED 110
                              Restarted 6/1/05 for the FINAL TIME @ 431 lbs Lost 80 Atkins
                              Came back 10/1 after losing 109 additional on Weight Watchers
                              Weight on 9/30/07 239.8! Lowest EVER!
                              If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made of meat?

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