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[tinyturtles]

Well, I've been doing wonderful so far....until today. I'm on day 17 of induction and I had a sushi roll for lunch. There really wasn't that much rice, but about 45 minutes later, I was bloated, tired, and I had a headache. What caused me to cheat was that my boss decided to take us out for lunch to my favorite sushi place. Now, I could live off of sushi, so I knew it would be hard for me. I ordered the sashimi, and then before the waiter left, I put in an order for one sushi roll (6 pieces total). I felt awful all afternoon. When we got back to work, someone brought on chocolate chip cookies which I didn't want or eat. But....I'm still in ketosis according to the strips and I plan on getting right back on track tonight at dinner. There is NO WAY I'm just going to give up, afterall, it wasn't like I ate a box of cookies or big bowl of ice cream. I'm determined to stick with this for the rest of my life. Someone at work actually said to me, "I don't know why you're torturing yourself, you'll never keep this up forever." but they don't know me. They don't know how I am once I make my mind up to do something. I slipped up, but it's not going to stop me.

I also think that the fact that I gained 2 pounds kind of set me off. I'm an emotional eater. When I get upset, I want to just eat. So at least I know what set me off and now I know what to watch out for.

[Pumababi]

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Sounds like you've learned from this slip-up! Way to go! Dust yourself off, and give it another go. You can do this. I'm beginning to learn that it's not just about foods that I cant have anymore, it's about the habits that come with them! Hope that helps!

[sallyseachange]

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Don't beat yourself up at what's done... rather, as Pumababi says, just get right back on track and look to the future. We can learn a lot from our slip ups and I reckon that there are very few who reach goal with a totally clean slate. Another time you know you're going to be in a 'difficult situation' try eating something high fat before you go, to help minimise the cravings.

You can do this!

[Kent]

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Put today behind you. Remember the crappy feeling that you experienced afterwards, and don't use this as a reason to do something you would further regret. Your boss will always be clueless , but it's up to you to educate and demonstrate what you really want now. Good job for recognizing it.

[dreamof145]

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I agree. That was a learning experience for you. One of the things that Dr. Atkins wanted us to do was to learn to make good choices...so with the knowledge now that you've gained, I'm sure you'll be able to stay on your WOE next time something comes up!

[tinyturtles]

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You guys are right. Today was a co-workers birthday so someone brought in a cheesecake--my favorite dessert. Guess how much I ate of it...NONE! I looked at it and thought--"It looks really good, but I don't even want it." I didn't crave it or anything. I was pretty much indifferent to it. I remembered how bad I felt physically after eating just that little bit of rice. I had such a bad headache, and was so tired and bloated. Has anyone else experienced those feelings after eating carbs?

[cathyjobob]

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Good job for resisting temptation! It does seem to get easier as you go along...the better you continue to do, the less you want to indulge in a momentary snack to "mess it up".

I like Bren's signature...it states in bright pink letters, "cheating is the kiss of death on this WOE"...and sometimes when I consider having a food that I am not specifically ready to have I think of that...it helps keep focus on the ultimates goal.

You guys are right. Today was a co-workers birthday so someone brought in a cheesecake--my favorite dessert. Guess how much I ate of it...NONE! I looked at it and thought--"It looks really good, but I don't even want it." I didn't crave it or anything. I was pretty much indifferent to it. I remembered how bad I felt physically after eating just that little bit of rice. I had such a bad headache, and was so tired and bloated. Has anyone else experienced those feelings after eating carbs?