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    big fat cheater!

    I'm a big fat cheater. I got through the first week with NO PROBLEMS. Everything was delicious. I worked out 6 days, I only had a mild headache for a few hours the third day. I lost 1lb every night....

    Then I decided that I was going to a Cinco De Mayo party and having a margarita. I let everyone convince me this was an unrealistic WOE and that I'd have to 'cheat' from time to time if I wanted to enjoy social get to gethers.
    Well, the margarita led to a frappucino and about 5 cookies.

    So, I'm on day three starting over. I've been exercising. I'm eating right, I haven't damaged my weight loss, but I'm disappointed that it was so easy for me to be swayed by the stupid drink!!!
    AND its so strange that now I'm having this constant battle with myself that I'm not going to find happiness in eating the frozen cookie dough in my freezer.
    Because at the same time I'm so thrilled with my overall 13lb weight loss. I feel like the high from that has lost its strength to keep me honest on my diet. Or MAYBE I haven't eaten enough today and I'm low blood sugar!

    Talk me down guys!!!! LOL
    NicTurtle
    Female start size 20.

    B=47.5 W=46 H=54








    nchelonis is my yahoo IM ID. Chat me up and we'll keep each other motivated!

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    Re: big fat cheater!

    Hi Nic Turtle,
    You know we are all here for you and you need to see your slip-up as a lesson learnt and not let it effect you anymore. You're probably thinking about the cookie dough in the freezer because the drinks and cookies set off an insulin response and now your body is playing with your head lol sugar does that, don't let it ruin that fantastic 13lb weight loss which btw is awesome
    Don't give in, make sure your next bite is Atkins all the way.
    oh and I can relate to friends trying to convince you that this WOE is no good for you - don't listen to them at all. Tell them to read the book and then come and talk to you. Keep up all your good work and put the slip behind you, I know you can do it
    f/5'6"/38 started Atkins 9/19/06
    HW308/SW231/CW159/GW149
    adios to 79 inches so far on Atkins! I've lost over a vertical jimmiejo
    Owl Rung 8

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    • #3
      Re: big fat cheater!

      The one thing i always try to remember is If i cheat, just one small thing, its going to take my body 3-5 days to get back into ketosis - fat burning mode.

      Thats enough to stop me!
      HW 303
      Aug '04 SW-287 LW-232
      Restart - Apr 07 - SW 266 CW 225




      "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become."

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      • #4
        Re: big fat cheater!

        Don't give up.. Even though you binged..you are getting back on track and that is a good thing
        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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        • #5
          Re: big fat cheater!

          Hi Nturtle,

          Don't beat youself up about this - learn from your mistakes and use this to make you better equipped not to cheat the next time. What triggered you off? What can you have that is legal at your stage to drink next time you are out? What snack can you have waiting that is legal and satisfying. As for dealing with naysayers - either try and explain what you're doing and why and how it had helped you so far or just tell them it's your own business (degree of politeness up to you!)

          I have cheated about a billion times and each time have learned something. Come and join us in the cheat -free thread if you need a little bit of accountability!

          My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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          • #6
            Re: big fat cheater!

            Oh, I so feel for ya....the cookie dough being in the freezer. Hey, you might want to give that a new home, like in the trash can outside.

            Hang tough, and keep going!

            April 2007: 212
            Today: 190:D :walking
            1st Goal 189
            Goal: 165




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            • #7
              Re: big fat cheater!

              Well, I had to talk myself out of going to the freezer four times last night. But I did it. I'm eating my chicken for breakfast, I'm down 2 more lbs and I'm so so glad I got over that temptation yesterday!

              My next big challenge is coming this weekend when I'm having my little girls birthday and will NOT be eating cake and ice cream!!! What do you guys think of the low carb ice cream? I was thinking maybe if I ate one of those at the party I wouldn't have the emotional deprived feeling.

              Dr Atkins wasn't kidding when he said this diet builds character in a hurry for carb addicts.

              Thanks SO much for all the support!
              NicTurtle
              Female start size 20.

              B=47.5 W=46 H=54








              nchelonis is my yahoo IM ID. Chat me up and we'll keep each other motivated!

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              • #8
                Re: big fat cheater!

                Yea for not eating the stuff. Now, go file it in the garbage You'll be happy you did.

                Fight the fight...don't buy the LC ice cream. You're sweettooth/head hunger will win if you do. Eat a really nice protein/fat rich breakfast and lunch with veggies to snack on during the party. In the end, you'll be smiling big time knowing that you conqured the battle of not giving in to something you're chosing to not eat to lose weight. Have a great time!

                April 2007: 212
                Today: 190:D :walking
                1st Goal 189
                Goal: 165




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                • #9
                  Re: big fat cheater!

                  I really LOVE the CarbSmart fudge ice cream bars. However, I waited for the dairy rung to have them and I only have one a week as a rule. They don't stall me but they are good enough that they could be a problem so watch out!
                  SLIM IN 6!
                  Week 1 DONE!
                  Week 2
                  Day 1 DONE RIU
                  Day 2 DONE RIU
                  Day 3 DONE RIU
                  Day 4 DONE WIU/Limber
                  Day 5 DONE RIU
                  Day 6


                  Berry Rung

                  Goals: Stay cheat-free, exercise at least four times per week, drink at least 100 oz of water per day :walking

                  Rewards: new clothes, new bathing suit and a happy me!:guns:




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                  • #10
                    Re: big fat cheater!

                    Hey Apple,

                    I needed that!!! Don't let me give myself permission to tempt fate. THANK YOU!
                    NicTurtle
                    Female start size 20.

                    B=47.5 W=46 H=54








                    nchelonis is my yahoo IM ID. Chat me up and we'll keep each other motivated!

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                    • #11
                      Re: big fat cheater!

                      my experience is that if i eat WAY off the plan (i did it in the past but not this go round)....like cake or ice cream...my "system" REVOLTS...all that sugar makes for an ugly situation. THAT alone is enough to keep me straight!





                      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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                      • #12
                        Re: big fat cheater!

                        I agree with misplaced southerner - I have cheated ONCE since starting again and omg I would not do it again. I had three slices of pepperoni pizza and I was paying for it the rest of the night. I cannot IMAGINE what REAL SUGAR would do to me - yikes!
                        SLIM IN 6!
                        Week 1 DONE!
                        Week 2
                        Day 1 DONE RIU
                        Day 2 DONE RIU
                        Day 3 DONE RIU
                        Day 4 DONE WIU/Limber
                        Day 5 DONE RIU
                        Day 6


                        Berry Rung

                        Goals: Stay cheat-free, exercise at least four times per week, drink at least 100 oz of water per day :walking

                        Rewards: new clothes, new bathing suit and a happy me!:guns:




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                        • #13
                          Re: big fat cheater!

                          Originally posted by nturtle
                          Hey Apple,

                          I needed that!!! Don't let me give myself permission to tempt fate. THANK YOU!
                          Aaah....You're welcome!

                          I just want folks to be successful at understanding the difference between headhunger and real hunger. And when it comes down to special events, it's a great time to test your abilities to conqure. You're going to have a wonderful time with you DD celebrating her life!

                          April 2007: 212
                          Today: 190:D :walking
                          1st Goal 189
                          Goal: 165




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                          • #14
                            Re: big fat cheater!

                            Good for you for not indulging.

                            How to make it through the weekend???

                            Well, this may sound rough, but I'm known for telling it like it is....

                            When it's all said and done, after the weekend is over and you have to face YOURSELF and YOURSELF only in the mirror....you can have low carb ice cream (and maybe the full blown binge that leads to) and no weight loss, maybe even weight gain, and the cravings and misery that go hand in hand with that type of stuff (until you've gotten a good control over that stuff) and a bunch of pitiful EXCUSES about it all.

                            OR...

                            You can have a sense of self respect, and a greater control over the addiction, and RESULTS on the scale and in your measurements getting you closer to your goal.

                            It's up to you. You can have EXCUSES or you can have RESULTS. You can't have both.
                            ~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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                            • #15
                              Re: big fat cheater!

                              Enjoying the tough love! I'm down 2lbs this morning again. Why would I want to stall that with a little piece of cake or ice cream? If I can stay on course through this weekend I could be at my next mini goal by Monday. If I cheat...I will waste a week getting back to where I am now.

                              "Not worth it" is going to be my mantra this weekend. I want to be in the next dress size down and I'm SO close! I did have to lay down to zip em up...but they fit last night! I should wear those pants tomorrow and remind myself that I eventually want them to be too big!

                              Thanks again everyone!
                              NicTurtle
                              Female start size 20.

                              B=47.5 W=46 H=54








                              nchelonis is my yahoo IM ID. Chat me up and we'll keep each other motivated!

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