Went Way Off Plan

[kat7hy]

So yes, I'm human and that's okay - I went out for a Valentine's Dinner Friday night and allowed myself wine which lowered my inhibitions and kicked off a massive carb weekend - Friday, Saturday, Sunday of eating junk - I feel like crap obviously today and groggy/depressed, etc. - for me there's just not one bite BUT I am determined to not let this weekend kick off a long term being off plan and undoing all of the hard work I have done. So what do I do now? Do I just start up on induction again? Very frustrated with myself....

[liv]

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Good work deciding to get back.
Where were you on your plan?
If it was just a tiny item that had tripped you up - the best thing would be to just continue. But since this was several days of carb eating, I would do induction food to get into ketosis and to deal with the cravings. Depending on how you react to things you may have to really be on your tip toes here and fight the carb monster you awakened. Sounds like you have the right spirit. Don't be frustrated - just move forward.

[kat7hy]

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You put it perfectly Liv - the carb monster was indeed awakened - I am being really strict this week and I know by tomorrow or Wednesday I will be feeling like myself again so I just need to hang on until then and try not to keep thinking about the weekend

[Sunny_0ne]

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Kathleen, the weekend is in the past... just let it go and move forward.

I'm just so glad you came back!

Good luck on stomping that old carb monster into oblivion!

[Desertthorn]

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Just keep going, we learn by this, and it will make you stronger.

[kat7hy]

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Thanks guys - sticking to plan today and have been absolutely dead - just slept for 3 hours and now I'm awake and my energy is returning. The carbs are just not worth it. Maybe I needed this to learn and move on, and also it's a good reality check that I'm one bite away from being back in an addictive miserable way of life....

[Sunny_0ne]

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also it's a good reality check that I'm one bite away from being back in an addictive miserable way of life....

I needed to hear that, Kathleen. I'm concerned about the party I'm going to Friday night. I'll keep this image in my mind if the food starts to look too good to me.

So you learned a lesson, and telling us about it helps us, too.

((((((KATHLEEN))))))))

[Milliesman]

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kat7hy,

This is a tricky time for you. You messed up and the slope is OH SO SLIPPERY! A lot of people would give up and blame Atkins. "It's too hard!" "I miss bread!" "The doctor says it's dangerous!" But I believe that adversity builds character. Stand up against your failure! Push back, but harder! You can do it. Believe in yourself and nothing NOTHING is impossible.

[kat7hy]

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I love this forum - it's so supportive and I think it's huge that I can be really honest - thanks or all of your replies and support and I'm glad that my honesty can help others in this WOE just like the same happens for me when I read the experiences of others. I think this is a good time and I can choose to make this a time to quit or solidify my resolve - it's funny you say that Milliesman because my friend is joining WW and I told her about my weekend and she said, "Forget Atkins! Do WW!" and it was tempting just because I thought, "Hmm, I can eat carbs on WW" - What an addictive way of thinking right?

[theitalianbella]

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Hey I also did, But today I started completely over. I was depressed last night feeling like" why can't I not mess up for at least 14 days" I guess you can say feeling sorry for myself. You know it happends to everyone. Jump back up and feel better. One weekend is not going to kill you. Stay proud of yourself.

[kat7hy]

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You too Bella - thank you. This will be part of our success story, "Before I got to my goal weight I hit a few bumps along the way...." - Who can't say that right?

[Milliesman]

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I love this forum - it's so supportive and I think it's huge that I can be really honest - thanks or all of your replies and support and I'm glad that my honesty can help others in this WOE just like the same happens for me when I read the experiences of others. I think this is a good time and I can choose to make this a time to quit or solidify my resolve - it's funny you say that Milliesman because my friend is joining WW and I told her about my weekend and she said, "Forget Atkins! Do WW!" and it was tempting just because I thought, "Hmm, I can eat carbs on WW" - What an addictive way of thinking right?

Yeah, not a fan of WW because it still doesn't tackle the main reason diets fail. HUNGER! Now is the time to dig in and strengthen you resolve. Do not be moved!

[theitalianbella]

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Thats what we are all here for.

[kat7hy]

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I am feeling like myself again after a couple of days back on plan - more energy, better mood, slimmer already - that was good for me, that experience - it reminded me that I'm one bite away from that slippery slope. For me, sugar and processed foods are drugs that when I'm actively using negatively affect every area of my life - it's only my addictive mind that tells me that I "should" be able to just eat like everyone else - I have been negatively affected and addicted to these foods my WHOLE life but somehow sometimes my mind will trick me into thinking, "Maybe it's not that bad" - Everyone has things in their life they would rather not have. Would I rather be completely free of food addiction and naturally skinny and a "normal" eater who doesn't have to think about the foods she's eating? Yes, that would be nice but it's not my reality. The reality is that I'm a food addict, it is daily work and a committment to myself every day but the payoff is worth it, and I would much rather work and feel this sense of well being than the alternative. I think in our society we are fooled into thinking that there is one diet out there that is magical - that will not be WORK, that we will be able to eat what we want and not exercise, etc. and 'magically' the weight will melt away - that is just not true and anything worthwhile takes hard work and some struggle. Thanks for listening everyone