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Had a cheat, but back on track
Hey everyone! I have been doing low carb for 3 weeks and the past week and a half I have been bouncing between these same 2-3 lbs~ It was getting very frustrating! I had a cheat day yesterday and I'm back on track today...anyone ever done this? Results of this? I'm not weighing myself until Monday. I am gonna drink tons of water today and be extra good and exercise an hour....
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I can do this!! I just have to stick my mind to it! I am the only one that can fix me!!
Me at 173 lbs
Me at 161.0
SW: 173
CW: 152.0
1st Mini Goal: 160 Reached 09/30/07
2nd Mini Goal: 150
3rd Mini Goal: 145 (By Halloween)
4th Mini Goal: 140
5th Mini Goal: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 129 lbs!!!! -
Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
Hi Hollytingle! You did right by putting it behind you and getting back on track. Don't beat yourself up about it. Take one day at a time. Getting on the scale everyday will get you in trouble. Weigh once a week if you can. You are doing right by flushing your system with water. Can I ask what you had on your cheat day?MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
1st mini-goal: 260
2nd mini-goal:249
2nd mini-goal:239
3rd mini-goal:229
GOAL :225
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
oh gosh, a bunch!! lol
It was a planned cheat day....but I still ate way too much. I'm too ashamed to even put it on here!
I ate at Pizza Hut...couple pieces of pizza and sweet tea
Then I ate at Olive Garden...seafood alfredo and some breadsticks and sweet tea...then a doughnut!!!!
But I am doing better today!! I promise! It was fun while it lasted but now its time to get my butt in gear!!!
I can do this!! I just have to stick my mind to it! I am the only one that can fix me!!
Me at 173 lbs
Me at 161.0
SW: 173
CW: 152.0
1st Mini Goal: 160 Reached 09/30/07
2nd Mini Goal: 150
3rd Mini Goal: 145 (By Halloween)
4th Mini Goal: 140
5th Mini Goal: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 129 lbs!!!!Comment
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
Congratulations for jumping right back in the saddle. You can do it. Write out what tempted you to falter and make a solution for avoiding it in the future. Thinking out a plan before hand is the best way to stay on track when temptations arise.
**Plant the seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses
Norman Vincent Peale
Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F
Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.Comment
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
Good to hear you are back on track today. You may want to pick up some L-Glutamine to help with cravings. You can take up to 3000 mg a day. I take 1000 mg after my evening meal because I use to be a night time muncher. It really helps! Wishing you a great Atkins Day!MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
1st mini-goal: 260
2nd mini-goal:249
2nd mini-goal:239
3rd mini-goal:229
GOAL :225
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
thanks!! I might get some of that today!!! Thank you sooo much for the responses! Ya'll are just the best!! I am goingto have a great Atkins day today and lose this weight!!
I hope you all have the best day today tooooo=)I can do this!! I just have to stick my mind to it! I am the only one that can fix me!!
Me at 173 lbs
Me at 161.0
SW: 173
CW: 152.0
1st Mini Goal: 160 Reached 09/30/07
2nd Mini Goal: 150
3rd Mini Goal: 145 (By Halloween)
4th Mini Goal: 140
5th Mini Goal: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 129 lbs!!!!Comment
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
Hey Holly, I am so glad you feel comfortable with the people here to share your heart...See, arms open wide.
I was wondering if you have had a chance to read much about the diet we are all on?
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution? The thing that is soooo amazing about our diet is that it is ketogenic, meaning we actually flip a switch metabolically from storing our excess carbs that our bodies don't need, as fat. We eat and do what ever we all do, and our bodies use the carbs are first choice of fuel, but when there is "left over" our metabolic responce is to store it as fat.... When doing Atkins, we reduce our carbs so our bodies much find another fuel source, and after three days, our bodies start burning fat for fuel, thus the fat-burning metabolism....When we cheat, we CAN actually flip our metabolism back the other direction...something we dont want to do...and some people not knowing this, actually mess up their switch, making it hard to get into ketosis and fat burning...
As frustrating as it is to "wait it out" with our bodies going slow, hang in there, and try to avoid flipping your switch back and forth....
There are alot of diets out there that allow for a cheat day, but ours is specifically changing our metabolism to fat burning....something to cherish!!!! if you know what I mean.
Glad to have you around!74 8/1/06
SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
Jess Female/51/5'3
www.jdudley.blog.com blog site
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
Just one other thing. Perhaps you need to target NO CHEAT rather than a planned cheat day. Personally, I just can't think that way or I can't meet my goals. Just an idea...no criticism!
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
Glad You Are Back On Track. I Have Had Several Planned Cheat Days And I Always Eat Too Much Or They Are Extended Beyond The One Day.
But, I Know That I Will Have Spontaneous Cheat Days....although I Try My Best To Be Cheat Free.Comment
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Re: Had a cheat, but back on track
Glad to hear that you are back on track. Thats the most important thing. Don't be so hard on yourself. I'm pretty sure we have all been there at least once. Ok, me more than once. LOL. Good luck!
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