Today was the day.

[cherilyn_monroe]

Re: Today was the day.

This reminds me of when I did Atkins in the past; it was at those, "I cant stand it any longer, I want pastry!" moments, is when I took off the most weight. Has anyone else experienced this?

[Georgiana]

Re: Today was the day.

Okay guys, this thread has gone a bit too far. Let's try to calm down, okay?

BigSouthernBoy,

Normally, cravings are short lived. When they last for weeks, it's not "normal" anymore. It indicates a problem. Most often, the problem is food boredom... and the solution for it is moving to OWL.

Please understand that we are not saying this because we are trying to bring out the negative and put the positive aside, but because we want to see you succeed. We can focus exclusively on the positive (that is, the fact that you've lost 70 lbs) and ignore the fact that there's problem, but this will not help you. It will make you feel good... but for long term success, feeling good now is pretty much irrelevant.

a delicious sandwich

You could use Revolution Rolls in place of bread. In OWL Rung 3, you could make bread from seeds/nuts.

And, in my opinion, it's the fillings that make a sandwich "delicious", not the bread.

Congratulations on the 70 lbs lost! That's a lot of weight indeed.

[Georgiana]

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Lucyloo,

I replied to you by PM.

[kellinga]

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That's awesome BigSouthernBoy! I think it's great that you came on here and posted your weakness. It is refreshing for those of us who do struggle with cravings, weakness and giving in. Most of the posts I've read when someone admits defeat (ie cheating) the response is positive...something to the effect of "put it behind you and move on, tomorrow is another day." You did NOT give in to your cravings so you did great. Please don't quit posting. As a newbie, I want to know that I'm not alone in my addictions or weaknesses. If everyone just post the happy, I'm so good at this and never cheat or even FEEL like cheating, I think it does a disservice to those who are getting started....we'd all feel like a huge bunch of failures.

So...CONGRATULATIONS on the 70lbs...celebrate...just not with that butterfinger!

[anniek]

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As I am fond of saying to my friends, "No food police here!" We are all trying to achieve the same thing really: our individual level of health and wellness. And THIS is the way that WORKS for those of us who have chosen this WOL! No need to stomp on each other - let's offer a helping hand up instead!

[mindy0121]

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congrats on your weightloss of 70 lbs! this is no small deal! good thing you didnt cheat! its time like those that you really learn and wonder why the heck that butterfinger even looked so good! haha.

well congrats to you again and dont worry. they didnt ruin the post. its still very inspiring and helpful to others.. i just ignore the negative comments.
have a great day!

[LosingItAgain]

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THAT IS AWESOME! Motivation for you to not cheat and for me to keep going!
{Eyeroll} to anyone who doesn't understand the idea of cheating- People with no restraint issues wouldn't have to be on atkins in the first place. lol
Kudos for being honest- more kudos for passing on the candy bar.

[stephbob]

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Congratulations! We all have those moments, so well done for overcoming your cravings and also losing 70 pounds!!

[miller98b]

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Many of us lack the willpower to never fail, that is why we are so overweight, and this board is supposed to provide the support people need when they have a moment of weakness. Most overwieght people I know, give themselves enough crap for the times they fail and they come here to look for people who will support them even when they messed up on the diet plan. Our jobs as relative strangers should be to encourage them to stay on the diet in a friendly manner and welcome them back when they return. Prodigal Son mentality. Tough Love may have been how you get through your down times, but tough love is what caused my bad times. Southern Boy.....Good on ya mate! The only judgement I have of you is that you need to slow down so that I can catch up.......Let those dogs hunt.

[2BANewMe]

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LOL! Funny read!

My thought when I have that craving is this something I read off of someone page here and it motivates me...

"There is nothing that tastes better than the taste of a "Thinner Me".

I put down the candy when I think that the taste in my mouth will only last a short while, but the taste of 'thin' will be so much more satisfying!

Keep it up! Stay strong!

[2BANewMe]

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I'm on your side SouthernBoy....How dare you slip up and crave that Butterfinger! Support and Encouragement! Congrats on your 70lb loss!

[lisa1]

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its all in the mind

in the past if i had a craving i would give myself 4 wks and say to myself if in 4 wks i still have that craving then im going to have it....sort of a planned cheat when that time came i simply didn,t do it.
my point is i stayed that extra 4 weeks instead of simply giving in which in my point of veiw kept me on the plan .

congratulations on your weight loss and will power .

we all have temptations or else we wouldnt need this support not every body is perfect .

lisa

[2BANewMe]

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Planned day? I've had this craving for weeks, and today I finally felt that I couldn't take it it anymore. You know, that human-like quality of imperfection came into play. Wait, you wouldn't know that would you?

Nothing was planned. I was going to get it, but hopped on the scales first.

Thanks for ruining what could have been a positive, inspirational post for someone else who is currently struggling with the same problem.

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Southernboy,

It actually did inspire me...and I am ignoring the one person's negativity. So have confidence that the post was not ruined for me.

It reminded me that when I wake up with that craving and decided 'that's it!...I should maybe step back, assess the situation, possibly step on the scale and just be inspired by the progress I had made....so not to give in.

...and I thought "What candy bar?"....was humorous!

....and remember the majority of the responses here were actually positive. Ignore the other and put it behind you and I look forward to more posts from you.