I screwed up Induction and I'm so embarassed!

[Hallie]

I feel if I admit my mistake here, out in the open, that I can be reprimanded properly and then move on.

Yesterday, I found a recipe for lowcarb Peanut Butter fudge. I have a New Years Eve party to attend and I thought it would be nice to make it and bring it to the party. Well half of it will not make it there because between yesterday evening and today I ate it. I know peanut butter is not on Induction and the cravings took over and oh my! I threw out the other half as I don't want to totally blow my carb count anymore.

I'm guessing I had about 38 carbs yesterday because of the fudge and at least 15 more today than I planned for. I'm thinking I can save today by having zero carbs like turkey roast for lunch and dinner, and maybe a lettuce salad with EVOO and Vinegar. Is this a good way to think or not?

I really can't have sweet stuff around. Even Splenda makes me crave sweets!

[julirama723]

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Don't skimp out on the veggies--they're non-negotiable. _

Continue Atkins induction with your VERY NEXT BITE. Proceed with induction as normal. If the fudge incident happened on day 9, your next day is day 10 of induction. Don't start all over again.

Now you know that peanut butter is a trigger food, congratulations. You know to skip it (or to proceed with caution) when you get to Rung 3, nuts/seeds.

[Elizellen]

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I agree with Julie, dont skimp on your 'legal' foods because you ate some non-legal stuff!

Carry on eating to plan as if you hadnt made that fudge

[SunnySmile501]

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What do you consider being reprimanded properly?? Will this do??? I think you have reprimanded your own self enough. We all make mistakes. This is an ongoing learning process. The only people that don't make mistakes are those that are not doing anything at all. I learned that I could not have peanut butter in the house, not even all natural, sugar free. I only found this out by going through the rungs and trying it out for myself.


Your recovery process sounds fine to me. You did the right thing by throwing the rest out. If it is still in the trash can and you have the urge to fish it back out, spray it with some kind of nasty cleaner. Keep your carbs low today, but eat some veggie carbs. Eat extra fat and moderate protein. If the 'turkey roast' is processed meat containing sugar, you should avoid it, as well.

Just go back to induction as if you never deviated at all. Forget what is past and move on. This won't be the last mistake you make, but I think you learned a valuable lesson from it.

Sunny!

[Hallie]

Re: I screwed up Induction and I'm so embarassed!

Don't skimp out on the veggies--they're non-negotiable. _

Continue Atkins induction with your VERY NEXT BITE. Proceed with induction as normal. If the fudge incident happened on day 9, your next day is day 10 of induction. Don't start all over again.

Now you know that peanut butter is a trigger food, congratulations. You know to skip it (or to proceed with caution) when you get to Rung 3, nuts/seeds.

You are right, peanut butter and nuts are a trigger food for me as well as sweets! I always seem to overendulge on them!

I have some cabbage I can add to my salad and some cooked cauliflower I can eat too (I love it with butter and I'm so glad that it's legal on Induction).

[Hallie]

Re: I screwed up Induction and I'm so embarassed!

I agree with Julie, dont skimp on your 'legal' foods because you ate some non-legal stuff!

Carry on eating to plan as if you hadnt made that fudge

That's a great idea as I don't want to screw up worse!

[Hallie]

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What do you consider being reprimanded properly?? Will this do???

Yeah, that'll do just fine. LOL

If it is still in the trash can and you have the urge to fish it back out, spray it with some kind of nasty cleaner.

Yeah, I could see myself doing something crazy like that.

Keep your carbs low today, but eat some veggie carbs. Eat extra fat and moderate protein. If the 'turkey roast' is processed meat containing sugar, you should avoid it, as well.

Luckily, I've made sure to check the ingredients for any added sugars in any food I purchase, so this is just a plain Turkey Breast Roast that I have to cook in the oven.

Thank you everyone for all your helpful advice!

[SandyL2002]

Re: I screwed up Induction and I'm so embarassed!

Around here..we don't yell at people..because BELIEVE me..we have ALL been there.. Just continue on.. You can do it!

[Hallie]

Re: I screwed up Induction and I'm so embarassed!

Around here..we don't yell at people..because BELIEVE me..we have ALL been there.. Just continue on.. You can do it!

Thanks! I need the encouragement.

[pamelainaustin]

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Hallie,

You have learned an important lesson ( NO SWEETS IN THE HOUSE!!) but although it is a slight setback it is not the end of your success with this WOE. Just take a deep breath, drink a gallon of water and hop right back on that induction wagon.

I have quite a sweet tooth myself and know how you feel. I did eat ONE BITE of chocolate cake on Christmas (fortunately it was on DH's plate ) and was mad at myself but it was SO-OOOO good . I would not trust myself to keep any sweets in my house at this point.

Good luck to you!!

Pam

[Hallie]

Re: I screwed up Induction and I'm so embarassed!

Hallie,

You have learned an important lesson ( NO SWEETS IN THE HOUSE!!) but although it is a slight setback it is not the end of your success with this WOE. Just take a deep breath, drink a gallon of water and hop right back on that induction wagon.

I have quite a sweet tooth myself and know how you feel. I did eat ONE BITE of chocolate cake on Christmas (fortunately it was on DH's plate ) and was mad at myself but it was SO-OOOO good . I would not trust myself to keep any sweets in my house at this point.

Good luck to you!!

Pam

Thanks Pam. You are right, I absolutely cannot have sweets in the home! Especially Chocolate Cake.

I'm better off without the carbage (I learned a new word!) anyway.

[Chicklady]

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What you experienced is not unusual. And it doesn't just happen to Newbies.
I can't even keep legal cheesecake in the house. If I make some, I keep a serving, or eat a serving, and send the rest to work with my husband. Doesn't matter that it has no crust and just fake sugar-----I can't stop eating it.

[LadyInAFatSuit]

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You took a big step by even posting what happened to you. I find that I need accountability to someone to help keep me on track. (My husband and I will weigh in front of each other on weigh in day) You held yourself accountable, learned from it and are now moving on. I say bravo to you.

This is not going to be easy, if it was we wouldnt need help or advice but I know we can do this. This forum has been a God send because I get on here at least once a day searching for a thread for some kind of advice.

You can do it!

[Hallie]

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Thank you Chicklady and LadyInAFatSuit for your comforting words.

The more I do this WOE, the more I realize what my triggers are, which I guess is helpful in the long run.

[blue996]

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I agree with keeping the sugar and sweets out of the house! The only time I have cheated at home was with the Halloween candy. I am a sugar addict and if it is around and I am alone I end up eating it. I think of it like being an alcoholic...we would never tell an alcoholic to have "just a llitle drink".