All that for nothing...i'm so mad at myself:(

[Minu258]

so i had been going on the induction phase for a week now and was doing pretty good...until 30minutes ago...i was so stressed due to some final exams coming up that i went to the kitched and ate the following:
1 MnM Cookie (What was I thinkinggggggg)
1 Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (I still can't believe I screwed up sooo bad)
1 Omlette (thank god for omlettes)
4 pieces of Hash browns (oh goddddddddddd)

so yes in short...i screwed up BIG time...i am so so upset...i was doing so good...I graduating in a week and just yesterday I was thinking how good I will look on graduation day but now all that is going to amount to nothing...just because of one craving..i can't believe it...i don't know what to do now...can anyone suggest me something that next sunday on graduation day I can still look great as planned..i know i have to start over but will today's screw up make me gain huge amounts of weight that i had worked so hard to get off this past week...due to exams i dont even have time to go to the gym anymore...i am really really upset

[RIMedusa]

Re: All that for nothing...i'm so mad at myself

Hi --

A few suggestions...

1) STOP beating yourself up. It is only going to add anxiety and stress to this wonderful event in your life, for which you've worked long and hard.

2) Start again, so at least you'll have a clear head and no wheat-bloat and sugar-mood crashes next week -- if that's something you experience.

3) Get an outfit that looks FABULOUS on you right now, AT THIS SIZE. Be with the possibility that you might not lose any more weight by a week from now and focus on the things you need to. My niece is graduating next Sunday and I would not want her agonizing this whole week about food or her weight.

Be here now.

Congratulations!

[SandyL2002]

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FIRST of all STOP!!! Stop beating yourself up.. it was 2 cookies and 4 pieces of Hash Brown.. Get right back on track.. ONLY let the next thing go in your mouth be Legal.

We and I mean everyone on this board has to learn to dust ourselves off and continue...

YOU CAN DO IT

[misplaced southerner]

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i don't think that you will gain it all back. but i know you feel awful....mostly because you lost control and we hate that. that being said, jump up and keep going! you have an amazing thing coming up next weekend. what a cool thing to look forward to. focus on that. eat healthy and drink, drink drink....you are gonna be just fine

[sallyann]

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Hi Honey,

It's odd, why we do these things for sure, almost happens all on it's own - a will power from somewhere else...agh!

It happens to me also, I can't figure it at times. However it's never as bad as it really seems, it can be corrected if your really wanting to get back on track and YOU DO really want to.

I'm with you on this, just the same. Beat the demons!

s
xx

[*Emma*]

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Drink lots of water!!! flush those bad boys away!! if you get right back on track - not start over, just continue where you was at, you will still look great!!

[Alexa]

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I'm with these guys, a big cheat of just one day will not do enough damage to your appearance for next week if you get back on the wagon and eat legally NOW.

Don't let stress turn into a massive binge - that really will undo all your hard work.

If you are stressed and don't have time for the gym some simple stretches, situps or a walk at home can give your mind a break from study and help get you back into ketosis.

Congrats and enjoy your graduation

[CDRAKE1234]

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chew and spit! just kidding! i know how you feel!! a few weeks ago i made this huge awesome dinner for my family....oh course not atkins friendly and i wanted a taste sooo bad that i was desperate enough to put the food in my mouth...waller it around...spit it out!
now that was TMI forsure!! but just to show you we all have our moments!! it'll be okay!!
jump back on the wagon...we won't leave you behind!!

[kisstuck]

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HAHAHA! CD you are hilarious! Swish and spit!! Never thought of that. Minu, no worries, this wagon rolls pretty slowly, plenty of time to jump back on.

[Minu258]

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aww thanx guys...u r all so wonderful...as you all suggested i am jumping right back on and hopefully this time around i will see it to the finish line...thanx everyone

[Tack Candy]

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Although this mishap appears as a gigantic train wreck now if you get back to plan right away by next week you will look at is as a slip and will be proud of yourself that you got right back to business. Enjoy your graduationn! You deserve it.

[Kawispice]

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When I was studying I worried more about how I would do on the exam, personally than how I thin I would be. One can always lose weight all the rest of the time.

What helps with memory and clear thinking for studying, is pure lecitin. Can get it at the health food store, it actually can increase IQ significantly (temporarily). I would not go into kitosis for an exam, kitosis is stressful, so don't worry about it if you are not in it. Cookies are comfort food but they do not help you with your studies. A lovely warm candel lit bath is better for relaxation, and music you like.

Sorry, I am more biased about studies then looking nice when the two collide, I am an academic by profession and I guess my bias is showing.

[wonderwoman]

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absolutely no worries there...i agree with everyone...just forget about it completely, and continue on where you left off, and keep it clean and simple.

[Big Blue Nation]

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Congrats for getting back on track. Good luck on the exam, and do yourself a favour by throwing out all the temptations.

[obkbbby]

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There was a thread in another forum where we talked about getting back on the horse. There was an episode of Oprah where a women had finally decided she was ready to lose weight, not because she didn't make mistakes, but because she did make mistakes but then didn't use those mistakes to fall off the wagon and continue to binge. She just kept right on going with her plan. She said that's what made the difference this time.

I think she's right. KEEP TRUCKING!