I blew it!!!

[Vanilla]

I can't believe I blew my diet last night! I feel so guilty! I've already have lost almost 15 pounds! At first the diet wasn't that hard to follow, but now it is starting to get old. I really want to lose this weight. I have read the book and I exercise everyday. I feel so much better. The heartburn has stopped! Does anyone have any advice about how I can keep from cheating?

[Jellybean1984]

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I have just began, so people will have better opinions then me....but you should go read the before and afters, get yourself going seeing what it is worth in the end. hop on the menu's find things to spice it up. You can do it In the end it will be worth it. You worked for the 15lbs, don't let it go..I Wish you luck you can do it.

[Rick]

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Hey Vanilla,
I'd say the best way is to just keep your eye on the prize... that prize is a newer, healthier, slimmer you! My incentive is my before picture. I'm down 23 lbs, and I want that to be 23 that's gone for good!!! I never want to see a picture of me like that again!! Grrrr!! You can get past this one cheat, and remember the guilty feeling that you have right now... it just might keep you from cheating again. And, there are a lot of good things yu can eat for variety... just have a little imagination.

Good Luck to you!
Rick

[killerbombshell]

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What did you end up eating?

[Kate113]

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Don't beat yourself over it. Just get right back on the wagon so you can get rid of another 15 pounds, and then another, etc. Don't feel so guilty that you give up and go back to your old eating habits permanently. That would be bad for you. You can do this! I know it!

[Vanilla]

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Thank you so much!! I ate 5 oreos and a small bag of goldfish. I checked my ketone strips and I am now out of ketoses (can't spell). I am starting all over again tomorrow. I can't cheat now. I feel way too guilty. January 22, no more cheating!!

[Jellybean1984]

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Good job. I am glad you decided not to quit, you gotta slip and fall to learn how to get up right! Plus!! next time you wanna cheat u can think, hummm i dont remember eatting the oreo's so was it worth it. And it looks like it did nothing but make you strong. Congrads on staying with it

[Vanilla]

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No more cheating!!!!!

[Jellybean1984]

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YEY!!!! Next month I am going to do Ice's challenge that way if I cheat I fail! and I have to show it

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[dreamof145]

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It happened, its over with. Now, get serious and don't look back...just forward to a thinner, healthier and happier life. Best wishes!!!!

[Tiggerdagibit]

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Good for you for not quitting! Tomorrow's another day.. you can do it!!

[penniedo]

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Well you fell off now get right back on!! Start researching recipes to make your meals more enjoyable! There's a ton of great resources out there! I know your supposed to avoid all sweets but if you feel that your going to cave- nuke yourself some flax cookies to satify your craving. You can do it!

[not2late]

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I can't believe I blew my diet last night! I feel so guilty! I've already have lost almost 15 pounds! At first the diet wasn't that hard to follow, but now it is starting to get old. I really want to lose this weight. I have read the book and I exercise everyday. I feel so much better. The heartburn has stopped! Does anyone have any advice about how I can keep from cheating?

You don't say how long you've been on Atkins nor what phase of Atkins you are currently in. But I get the feeling, you're sticking to the Induction phase because when it's really hard to get bored with the diet on OWL---when you can add in more food and different types of food.

Don't be afraid to move to OWL. Remember the phase is called "On-Going Weight Loss" (emphasis on the "on-going" part). Once you do, you will find that you will have enough food choices that the diet will be easier to follow AND you'll still lose weight. I can eat fruit, legumes, grains, and even starchy vegetables on top of the Induction foods. Hard to get bored with choices like that!

[sadie147]

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What phase of the diet are you in? If you're done with your 2 week induction perhaps you should consider moving on to OWL. This can really help with the boredom and limited food choices.

It's also important you think of this as a way of life, and not a diet. There may be slip ups, you are only human. But just move on, get back on track and put it behind you.

[Vanilla]

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I've been doing the continuous induction. I stay under 20 grams of carbs a day. I've been following it since November 27. Yes, I went through Christmas! I will probably be ok. I just need to stick to it...