Errrr dumb move...but did gain some insight..

[AtkinsLegit]

WARNING THIS IS A VENT:
okay anyways sorry guys, but just wanted to own up and get this off my chest: so been doing really well on induction haven't craved anything and been in strict ketosis...but tonite so many things came over me 1. just feeling really emotional about losing weight because I guess it has served as such a defense mechanism for me in terms of facing a lot of stuff...2. boredom 3. wondering if I really have lost my tastebuds for sweets or whether atkins food has satisfied me enough that I just haven't wanted carbs.....well to make a long story short I went to the store and bought a lot of crapola and as I started to eat some of it...it hit me first off this does not even "appease" my feelings like it did at one time...second off did not even taste good and third off just felt like i was putting pure chemicals into my body...so I went and took the stuff and threw it away...and although I'm glad now that I know for sure I'm not missing out on any foods because of this WOL, I am feeling guilty and kinda sick from having the excess chemically yucky carbs in my body...without a doubt I'm going straight back on clean induction, but obviously I have had no appetite for the rest of tonite and can def. forsee me not having any tomorow...is it okay to not eat tomorrow (but keep well-hydrated) since I feel so run down and gross...and than resume a normal atkins induction on friday?
ahh enough venting thanks so much for listening guys!

[Isabeau]

Good for you for tossing all that stuff out. Looks like you did some great soul searching too in terms of your health. I would suggest getting right back on the wagon in all ways...meaning don't go more than six hours without eating something. I'm not saying have a meal if you're not hungry, but you really want to get your blood sugar levels regulated especially after your little slide. I agree drink lots of water too.

[Moochiecat]

Well..no, it's not really ok to not eat tomorrow. It would serve no purpose other than to mess up your blood sugars even further.
Theres no point in punishing yourself like that..that's not what Atkins is about at all.

The idea of Atkins is to keep your blood sugars stable, and it's recommended to eat at least every six hours.

Just keep your menu simple, and have little meals throughout the day instead of sitting down to 3 squares.

This has been a really good learning experience for you, hasn't it? That's a good thing...it really is :yes You stopped it after a few bites...which is better than crashing after a few days.
I never thought I was an emotional eater until I understood all the levels of emotional eating. Atkins is an incredible eye opener, and SUCH a big emotional journey.

Dust off, move on, and perhaps print out your post and keep it so that if you are ever tempted again, you can look at it and see how it made you feel.

[AtkinsLegit]

hey guys,
thanks sooo much for all of your support and reassurance that everything will be a-okay! hope everyone's having a wonderful day!