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    Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

    Ok - So I've been running on the rules of induction for a week....and lost 10lbs!!

    But yesterday I was at an all day fireworks event. I ended up eating raw vegetables from the trays - but had some almonds and hazel nuts and some almond butter.

    Anyway ---- 2 more pounds fell off and I'm still in induction. This completely caught me by surprise. Anyone have a similar "nut & veg" experience?
    THINKER!!

    SW: 310; CW: 230; GW: 190

    Mid-40s 6'0"
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    Re: Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

    Yes...BUT...it is not a excuse to not follow the rules. At least you didn't totally blow it. I just warned another fellow who had a cheat and got away with it...

    Be careful...this how falling of the wagon can start! You cheated...you got away with it...nothing more dangerous than cheating and getting away with it. Now you are thinking...hmmm...maybe I can do this once a week or once a month...then it turns into twice a week or twice a month. And pretty soon, you won't even be aware that it is happening...but you will be having more nonlegal meals and days than legal. Been there...done that. Just a warning and just my opinion. Best of luck! "

    I highly recommend you start climbing the rungs. This is a very important step in learning what your body likes and dislikes and ensures you a greater chance of success. I will be starting rung one tomorrow...hope to see you there!
    Elsie150
    Female 44, 5'
    SW241/CW215/GW150
    Never Ending Induction Recipes
    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

    You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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    • #3
      Re: Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

      Most of the time, for me, it takes 2 days to show a weight gain. I'll lose the next day and even though I'm really good that day I'll show a weight gain from my cheat 2 days ago.
      My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
      ~Orson Welles




      Everytime I am tempted to use food to satisfy my frustrated desires, build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, I will remember,
      That even though I overeat in private, my excess poundage is there for all the world to see.
      ------------------------------------------------------------

      "Eating like most people won't, so I can look like most people don't."

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      • #4
        Re: Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

        As cheats go, it could've been a whole lot worse. Good that you're now back on track. Rest easy... it doesn't take long to reach the nut rung of OWL.

        I'm like susan... if I overeat, it takes a couple of days for that to register on the scales... likewise, if I'm particularly virtuous.

        Keep at it Thinker!!
        Before and after:






        PLEDGING FLIGHTS
        Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

        Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
        F/56yrs/5'.4"
        SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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        • #5
          Re: Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

          I agree wholeheartedly with Elsie's advice.

          I will say though that Atkins said it is inevitable that people will go off plan occasionally. he also said it is much better when that ocassion arises to eat something healthy even fruit over a candy bar. and your "cheat' was still pretty low carb.

          But most important would be not letting it get you carried away into repetition.
          GINNY
          F
          264/240/130
          Eat to Live; Don't Live to Eat!

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          • #6
            Re: Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

            nuts and nutbutters are allowed on the nuts rung, you didn't stick to the rules of induction, but I wouldn't say it's a completely unacceptable 'cheat'.

            If you are really stuck eating a higher rung food is still a better option than going off plan completely, though to avoid this situation it's a good idea to prepare in advnace next time by bringing something legal that you can have.

            After you finish your second week of induction it's a good idea to start the OWL phase....
            Jen, 39, F
            In maintenance



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            • #7
              Re: Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

              Cheating is where you eat too much peanut butter like I did. I worked out for an hour because I felt so guilty. I am doing better today

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              • #8
                Re: Kinda Messed up....but weight fell off

                Originally posted by nlbcowgirl View Post
                Cheating is where you eat too much peanut butter like I did. I worked out for an hour because I felt so guilty. I am doing better today
                Peanut Butter might as well be crack to me. It is dangerous. That's why I keep the almond butter around. It is much lower carb and not very sweet.

                Well.....I returned to clean eating.

                Though - it has been sometime since I was on induction. This return has been really eye-opening. Stuff I'd forgotten. The hardest thing, though, is to keep an emergency snack. A pocketful of almonds tends to work best on other rungs.

                I was pretty impressed. Despite my Almond Affair - it seems that the Ketostix never stopped turning pink.
                THINKER!!

                SW: 310; CW: 230; GW: 190

                Mid-40s 6'0"

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