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    Messed up/Cheated

    I messed up bigtime at lunch today. I usually have 2oz. of some sort of hard cheese for lunch, and it's enough for me until the end of the day, but I don't know, today I was just starving even after I ate the cheese. I very consciously ordered takeout from the Thai place down the street and proceeded to eat about a cup of chicken red curry and rice, and about 1/4 cup of pad thai...not to mention a spring roll.

    I feel horrible, physically and mentally. I am so disappointed in myself. I haven't really cheated or eaten more than 30 carbs/day for about a month now, and have been faithfully following induction for a week. The worst part is, I don't know why I did it. Normally, I'm not hungry like this, but even if I were, I'd just go to the 7-11 and grab some sort of allowable food. What is wrong with me? Has anyone else done something like this? How do I proceed? I plan on drinking lots of water and eating dinner as usual, but how do I stop myself from doing this again?

    Help, please.



    5'5" Size: 14/16-ish, Goal: 8
    Tags: messed, up/cheated
  • #2
    Re: Messed up/Cheated

    Don't beat yourself up - we all mess up from time to time. Pick yourself up, realize you're human, and get right back onto Induction. As for stopping yourself from doing it again - just remember how you feel about it now, and how it will set you back. I find if I cheat, I feel *AWFUL* the next day - that's enough of a reason not to. Good luck - you can do it!
    36/F 5'2
    Started Induction Aug 6/08


    An apple a day keeps anyone away if you throw it hard enough!

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    • #3
      Re: Messed up/Cheated

      you may want to keep some induction friendly not perishables in your desk .. just in case of emergency.. been jerky (read the label, some have sugar) string cheese, maybe even one of those adkins bars... just in case you are starving at lunch and are tempted

      other than that,, keep up the good work .. YOU CAN DO IT !!



      Sugarsack
      F / 44 5'8"
      Portland, Oregon
      Started June 15, 2008
      300/275/175

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      • #4
        Re: Messed up/Cheated

        That is why i am so glad i dont have a Thai restaurant down the street. That has to be torture.
        25/F
        Start Date 7/31/08
        HW247.8/SW242/CW211.8/GW135
        Mini Goals
        227 ( 9-6-08 ) 222 ( 9-19-08 )
        217 (10-3-08 ) 212 (10-23-08 )
        Went off diet in Jan 09 and gained it all back by Nov. Had family issues Dec and Jan and gained even more. Started back Feb 3, 2010 at 254.

        Mini Goals
        244 (2-13-10)
        224 (4-26-10)
        214

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        • #5
          Re: Messed up/Cheated

          You might need to balance your carbs out a little - try not to go all afternoon without eating anythin, and try have some of your veggies with each meal as well as some protein and fat.
          ~Susan
          49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

          Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
          2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
          but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

          .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
          (((on temporary break)))
          Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

          "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

          sheesh

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          • #6
            Re: Messed up/Cheated

            Thank you for your support and suggestions. I think I do need to keep emergency food at work and make sure I eat more regularly, too.

            All in all by the end of the day, I ended up eating 51 carbs for the day. It's pretty heinous for Induction, and man did I feel funky all afternoon, but it's not the 200 carbs I was thinking it was in my head.

            I had grilled shrimp and some lettuce for dinner, and it feels like it balanced me out a bit. I guess tomorrow will be the beginning again.



            5'5" Size: 14/16-ish, Goal: 8

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            • #7
              Re: Messed up/Cheated

              Lucoco, you might find it helpful to burn off the extra carbs soon after the slip such as this, because you still have a chance of remaining in ketosis if you do. You don't want to start again at the VERY beginning, if you don't have to; it's only +/- 30g carbs over the induction level, but closer to whatever your CCLL might be, which is in the 40-50g/day for many. By burning off the extra carbs, they're less likely to swing you back into storing fat instead of burning it. Good luck! Glad you caught yourself in time!
              ~Susan
              49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

              Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
              2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
              but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

              .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
              (((on temporary break)))
              Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

              "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

              sheesh

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              • #8
                Re: Messed up/Cheated

                That's good advice. Surprisingly, it's the same thing my husband told me when I said I was groggy from the food and just wanted to sleep. I took about a half mile uphill walk and a brisk half mile walk this afternoon (after I ate), so maybe it'll offset some of the negative side effects.



                5'5" Size: 14/16-ish, Goal: 8

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                • #9
                  Re: Messed up/Cheated

                  I agree with everyone keep lo-carb snacks on hand! After I offically recommitted to this WOE I got rid of EVERYTHING in my house that wasn't allowed...I took it over to my FIL's house! lol I wasn't going to waste food...haha
                  But seriously make sure you eat often and keep snacks available I know how horrible those vending machines are...there's nothing thats acceptable to eat!
                  Don't beat yourself up over a cheat, just brush your shoulders off and get back on track Take it one day at a time....remember this isn't a race its a WOE

                  Hope something I said helps!





                  5'3" 1/2!!! lol (yes the half counts...)
                  27/F/MI

                  Short term goals:
                  195
                  185

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                  • #10
                    Re: Messed up/Cheated

                    Originally posted by Every1LuvzAngie View Post
                    ....remember this isn't a race its a WOE
                    Thanks. I need to keep on reminding myself of this.



                    5'5" Size: 14/16-ish, Goal: 8

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