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  • #1

    Struggling...

    Well I have cheated...and it was an all day thing.. and the weird thing is.. Its not bothering me...I almost don't care...

    My day started with running late...to the amusement park so we hit Hardees.. Now I know I could get a low carb bowl..but its hard to drive and eat..

    So I had a Breakfast Sandwich and the potatoes.. But I had a diet coke..

    So then lunch... I got this Farmer's Feast.. Ribs, Chicken and Smoked sausage.. it had cheesy potatoes too.. I only ate a couple of bites of that.. But not a single veggie..

    Then I did the real bad deed.. I got Strawberry Ice Cream in a Waffle cone.. It was so good..

    I have been so sick and tired of the kids having it and I haven't... I hope I can get myself back on track and not let this start me in a downward spiral...
    Sandy
    40th birthday June 27,2009


    Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
    Current Weight 271
    Goal Weight 150
    Female/40

    Mini Goals
    #1-Get into 260's-
    #2-Get into 250's-
    #3-Get into 240's
    #4-Get into 230's



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  • #2
    Re: Struggling...

    ok miss sandy. you had your cheat and you had it big and that is that. do you know why you are feeling this way today? are you frustrated or tired or discouraged or did it just look darn good to you? (i remember hardee's!!! have not been to one since i left home 24 years ago!!!)

    so now it is "back on track" time....you can do this girl. look how much progress you have made so far. take a little walk, drink some extra water, read -read-read here
    and yes....vent too if you need to. next time you feel like you wanna eat that big ol' strawberry thingy ( i LOOOOOOVE strawberry).....WRITE ME!!!!! keep your fingers busy. it will pass.

    i just noticed that you are 1/4 the way to your GOAL!!!!!! hang in there, tomorrow is a new day. no downward spirals allowed!





    started atkins 2/18/07
    5'7"........193/150/150

    "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
    "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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    • #3
      Re: Struggling...

      Hi Sandy.

      Well, what's done is done. You've come here, confessed your cheat, and are ready to start clean! GOOD FOR YOU. Some people would have disappeared for weeks, and would have let a non-legal meal turn into 3 years of carbdom. I'm glad you were here, and were honest.

      So you know what you have to do. Drink that water baby, chugalug. Make your next bite legal. Go for a walk, read some ADBB posts, read a book, keep your mind busy.

      You have been doing SO well! Don't let this one mistake screw you up. Like MS said, you are 1/4 way to your goal. THAT IS AMAZING! You can do it Sandy, I know you can.
      START 8/16/06 @ 270+~MG1: 220-12/2/06~MG2: 210-1/07~MG3: 199-3/2/07~MG4: 190-4/27/07~MG5: 180-7/04/07~GOAL: 170
      RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
      F / 28 / 5'8" FITDAY

      Missoula Marathon 7/13/08 5:41

      Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
      GLUTEN-FREE since 10/08

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      • #4
        Re: Struggling...

        Sandy

        I have beeen getting vibes from you for about 10 days now that you are struggling. You seem to be sad about a few things... I'm sorry.

        I think you need to bring your attention to yourself. You stay so busy. I get exhausted just reading your adventures. I could be completely off base, but I think you stay that busy so you don't have to dwell on yourself.

        You were sad the other day when you were anticipating that the day will come when your kids would not be living there anymore. That would mean you would be by yourself.

        This morning, you called yourself Frumpy Sandy. You need to see the beauty you have! You need to learn to love yourself, girl. You are way too special to hide your light.


        Watch us participate in the Veggie Challenge!

        7th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge


        Mitzi



        ~One day at a time. Realistically. Gradually. Consciously. FINALLY!




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        • #5
          Re: Struggling...

          Mitzi's right. You've seemed kinda off lately. I should have recognized it earlier and said something. Maybe recognizing it before you cheat would prevent it. I don't know. But you've lost 24lbs and you certainly didn't gain back 24lbs today. You can get right back on track. We both want to lose about 100lbs and we're both a quarter of the way there. It's not going as quickly as I'd like and I do get discouraged too, but I know that we can do this. My wardrobe is pretty frumpy too, but it's exciting to know that none of those things will fit next summer! Come on, drink a big glass of water and make a plan for your day tomorrow.

          female/48yrs/5'5.5"
          start date 03/20/07
          hw255/sw250/cw189/gw148

          restart 01/04/10
          hw255/sw238.5/cw222.5/gw148

          mini goal #1-199.5 (under 200lbs)
          mini goal #2-188.5 (under where I left off)





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          • #6
            Re: Struggling...

            Been there and totally understand. Big hug for you!
            cheri

            "Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win." Bernadette Devlin
            "We are beautiful in every single way. Words can't bring us down." Christina Aguilera

            Restart - 04/16/07
            F36 265/244/150
            Induction
            July Abs Challenge - 2100/2000
            July Mileage Challenge - 17/50
            July Push Up Challenge - 179/260
            Personal Challenge - Cheat Free Days - 1








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            • #7
              Re: Struggling...

              wow sandy you are doing really good
              Re-start weight 210.6------10/23/07
              Re-re-start again weight 215--3/02/08



              Was on atkins 1.5 years ago and went from 250-170!
              My mistake:catfight , not going through all phases here I am again 215 trying to do it rite this time!:walking





              mini goal---200--3/14/08
              first goal----192--3/24/08
              2nd goal----182--5/14/08
              3rd goal---172----6/14/08
              4th goal---162----7/14/08
              5th gaol---152----8/14/08
              final goal---145---9/14/08

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              • #8
                Re: Struggling...

                hi sandy, i had the same experience of feeling like i didn't care when i had a cheat too. that's the scary part for me b/c it can become a downward spiral...and pretty easily. for me, i eat...it is my comfort, my joy, my sadness, my naughtiness...everything. i am an eater. for me to stay on track with atkins, i have to confront those things and sometimes, i plain don't wanna...i would rather eat. i choose to eat. this is who i am and what i do...for now. but each time i resist, each time i climb back in the saddle, i am honoring the part of me fighting for change...and peace. keep coming back, sandy!!
                jen
                "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin
                female/40 years/5 feet 5.5 inches
                original starting weight=245
                bw=194 (07/09/08 - restart)

                goal 1=clean induction

                245 180

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                • #9
                  Re: Struggling...

                  sandy,

                  i echo everyone's sentiment. please do not feel like a failure, forgive yourself and let's move on together. we are all in the same boat, you cheated, someone else will cheat, etc, but we are all rowing together for the same goal. let us pull you back onto the boat and let our collective strength carry you along past this one day! you can do it, sandy!!!
                  HW223/CW150?/GW135

                  Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
                  Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
                  Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
                  Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
                  Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
                  Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
                  Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
                  Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
                  Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
                  NEW Mini Goal: 145
                  FINAL GOAL: 135




                  START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140

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                  • #10
                    Re: Struggling...

                    Thanks everyone.. I have been down..but its more of a TOM issue..and he really screws with my mind.. I am busy..and its exhausting and I am always having to plan.. and I just said yesterday forget it..

                    But don't worry...I never ate dinner..so I didn't do any more damage...lol I am really thirsty this morning though... So I will drink drink drink.. I am worried about going backwards... I have lost 24lbs and I don't want them back..but it feels like forever before I lose anymore.. 190 isn't my final goal.. I need to lose to about 150 to be healthy... So I have just a long ways to go..
                    Sandy
                    40th birthday June 27,2009


                    Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
                    Current Weight 271
                    Goal Weight 150
                    Female/40

                    Mini Goals
                    #1-Get into 260's-
                    #2-Get into 250's-
                    #3-Get into 240's
                    #4-Get into 230's



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                    • #11
                      Re: Struggling...

                      Sandy, how long did it take you to get to the size you are now? I'd lay odds that it didn't take just a few short months. And it's not going to take a few short months to get it off either. And, you're not alone in this boat....You've got hundreds of active members and thousands of guests, nonactive members etc that are right in that same boat with you.

                      Don't focus on the fact that you've got 100 lbs to lose, focus on what you can do TODAY to honor your commitment to yourself. Start SEEING yourself at your goal. Start imagining what you are going to look like and how you're going to feel. Right now all you're seeing in your mind is the fat Sandy....and your subconscious is going to KEEP you there. If you keep forcing your mind to see the thin Sandy, then it will let go of the fat Sandy picture and start helping you get to thin Sandy.
                      ~Joy

                      Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                      268.5/196/185
                      QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                      Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                      http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                      • #12
                        Re: Struggling...

                        Awww Sandy...stay with it girl!

                        You have done fantastic so far....don't let one bad day ruin all those weeks of hard work & determination.
                        Glad your back on track....you've come too far to quit now.

                        Take care, you will feel better soon.

                        Cathy,
                        XoXoX
                        Starting Date: 02/03/09

                        SW: LBS
                        CW: LBS

                        9/03/09-lbs
                        16/03/09-lbs
                        23/03/09-lbs




                        No final goal as yet! Just mini's, 1lb at a time!

                        5ft 4" - Female, 35Yrs Young!






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                        • #13
                          Re: Struggling...

                          Hi Sandy,

                          Please don't let this snag pull you all the way down. You have been such inspiration to me and such a wonderful supporter for those who feel like you do now....frustrated and disappointed. Take the strength from this board - you have given so much to others here. And look how far you have come! Try only taking one day at a time. One day is easier to face than 100. YOU CAN DO THIS!

                          Candy
                          Candy
                          female/age 48 restart date 4/30/07
                          mini goal 180 by 7/28/07 achieved!
                          mini goal 170 by 11/1/07


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                          • #14
                            Re: Struggling...

                            Sandy, you have been given so much good advice alreay, so I'll just offer my support.

                            Take care of yourself.
                            Doin' Atkins: Cuz my hips don't lie either.
                            Paula
                            33/f




                            Faith makes all things possible - not easy.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Struggling...

                              good morning sandy!! i am going to start your day with just one word...and i want you to say it out loud to yourself.

                              BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!





                              started atkins 2/18/07
                              5'7"........193/150/150

                              "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
                              "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

                              sigpic

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