Confession

[Sweet Strudel]

Ok...so I was doing really good. Been on Atkins since May 1/07, weighed in today and down 10 lbs.

Went shopping today with my daughter, even packed myself a lunch, so far so good.

Ate legal all day, then...sitting at the computer answering email and I ate a Atkins Endulge Coconut bar. Sure it says only 3g net carbs on the label...but........

Anyway, it tasted really good...not gonna lie. I love coconut, but I'm not on that rung yet.

I know I didn't "blow it" by chowing down on lots of junky not legal food, but a bit disappointed I caved and ate this stupid bar. Guess I shouldn't have bought it in the first place yesterday.

Never go shopping at the supermarket when you're hungry.

Tomorrow is a new day!

[dreamof145]

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This is a learning process. Next time you go to the computer to answer mail, don't take the bar with you. Don't buy another one, or if you do... Lock it in the basement or something so you have to think real hard if you want to eat it. And on your way to fetch it, you can be talking yourself out of it. No, really, this is a learning process and we all have to learn what we can do to avoid times when we are tempted. Write out solutions, make plans and keep your goal in mind 24/7. It gets easier as you get more comfortable with your WOE and your mind-set will change as time goes by.

[jimmie 48]

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Never go shopping at the supermarket when you're hungry.

this is a proven fact even when you're not on this woe. lesson learned, strudel!

[MorningGlory]

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10 lashes with a wet noodle!

[Sweet Strudel]

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10 lashes with a wet noodle!

Picks up wet noodle....contemplates eating it...decides against it....

[SandyL2002]

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The other day I was in Walmart..and I was in the Protein Bar section looking at the bars.. I even read the South Beach Bars..and of course the Atkins stuff was there.. I wanted to have something that was easy to grab because I am always on the go.. I kept looking at it..walked away looked again.. I said I am not getting this junk... I left it..

So my advice is..Don't buy it.. If its not in your house you won't eat it.. Its so hard...but I know you can do it..

[buffy67]

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Just to add my 2 cents, think back to your thought process of why you wanted the bar at the store. If it is not on your list of foods, then why did you buy it. Also, I've been in the same situation before where I was really hungry at the store. I grabbed a water and a pack of string cheese and opened the string cheese and ate it while I shopped. I've also bought one naked chicken wing from the deli and ate that. This doesn't happen too often but, when it does I try to remember that there are other choices in the store that can be a quick choice. This is my 911 plan for the grocery store.

Now, the 911 plan for home is harder for me. This is where I have to plan, either cheese stick, hb egg, red pepper w/ c cheese.

Anyway, thanks for posting this sweet strudel. It just reminded me of my own backup plans.

TTFN,

Buffy

[skinnymom!]

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Picks up wet noodle....contemplates eating it...decides against it....

I have done the same. I had some Endulge caramel nut chews left over from my last go round on Atkins and ate one during Induction. I felt so guilty but then I realized it was better than a real snickers. Now I have none of that stuff in the house and I avoid that section in the stores

[Sweet Strudel]

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Thanks for posting everyone.

Moment of weakness here I guess. Shouldn't have bought it and then couldn't have eaten it...you are all right, but true...better than a REAL candy bar.

Still rather disappointed in my lack of willpower and discipline...but this too shall pass...its not the end of the world. I just see I still have some work to do.

[harmony3098]

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progress, not perfection...take it easy on your self. no shame. you have your plan, so take a deep breath and move forward. i'm proud of you for being real and reflecting on this rather than ignoring it. happy day!

[Sweet Strudel]

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progress, not perfection...take it easy on your self. no shame. you have your plan, so take a deep breath and move forward. i'm proud of you for being real and reflecting on this rather than ignoring it. happy day!

Thanks harmony...I appreciate your support....and everyones...thanks....back on track here!

[Scooterjam]

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We learn from our mistakes sweetie!! You know now for next time!

[Sweet Strudel]

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We learn from our mistakes sweetie!! You know now for next time!

Thanks Scooter....really appreciate it! Good to see you back!

[julirama723]

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Hi Strudel. Everybody is right! Good for you for being honest and reflective about why it happened. I admit, I have battles like this somedays. I'm not sure how close I've ever come to actually eating this stuff, it's more of me walking by something, contemplating the effect it would have on my body, reading the label, and walking away.

I get a big satisfaction out of reading the label--I'm "stingy" with carbs and I want to get my bang for my buck. I would rather "pay" 20g carbs for a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread and a salad and fruit, than eat LC ice cream (my body isn't affected by sugar alcohols so I have to count every stinkin' one of them!)

Even so, yesterday when I went shopping I didn't realize how hungry I was--some days after a big workout I will get a whole-body hunger that's not centralized in my stomach, but instead it's like my entire body is crying out for energy. I was buying my produce, and my eggs, and I walked up and down the ice cream freezer section TWICE, looking at LC ice cream. I'd never eat the real stuff, but I can't believe I even bothered to look at the LC stuff! I realized it's only because my body was craving energy that the thought even crossed my mind.

So 9 months in, I'm STILL learning and relearning these things on a daily basis!

You know now not to buy the bars, no matter how good they look, just think about how bad they make you feel!