I messed up....WHY

[newformenotyou2008]

We had a surprise baby shower for my wife and I at work yesterday. They had cake and nuts and some other things, but I didn't have a single bit of it. I had to take the cake home for my wife to have, and again, I went all evening without having it. Then, I woke up @ 3 in the morning, and guess what I did. I had a big piece, a glass of milk, two sandwiches, and a brownie. Why!!!! I've lost 7 lbs, I've been soo motivated, and had the will power. Have I completely destroyed all my hard work this week? I'm getting back on track and hitting it harder than before. I'm so freaking depressed! All that hardwork!

[allyscharm]

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I am so sorry! I know you have to be so frustrated. Besides regretting the carbs you might want to ask yourself how you feel physically. My guess is that you feel somewhat ill based on other's descriptions of when they made similar mistakes. Use this slip up as a learning experience and move forward. I have let slip ups be the end of way too many diets...too many to count. No one's journey is perfect. You are fine. Drink lots of water today and don't punish yourself another minute. Be kind to yourself, learn from this and move on. Good luck to you.

[skyfox20]

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Do not despair! I can't tell you how many times I've failed before. Today is a new day! Next time you have that urge, try a mock danish. I was in the same predicament as you were a few days ago. I was so thinking about cheating. It was me, an organic fruit snack, and my conscience. So instead of staring at it, I got up and made a nice big mock danish. It got me through it. Just keep going. Failure is expected, but quitting isn't allowed. You can do it!

[Bikini Bound]

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I really like that saying....failure is expected but quitting is not allowed. Thanks!

[charene]

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[SunnySmile501]

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Yes, you really did mess up. Why? Who knows, but it won't do any good now to dwell on it and rehash the whole thing in your mind. Just recommit and get back on track. Have a plan in place to do something different the next time temptation is calling your name. You may stumble and fall, but as long as you get back up and keep plodding along, you will end up at the finish line a much healthier, happier husband and father.

[jarvist]

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Hey! Don't beat yourself up over it.... the guilt you are feeling is bad enough. Just get back on track and you'll be right back on your losing streak. There isn't anyone on this board who made it the whole way without cheating.... I think it happens a lot in the beginning.... I have started over three times in the past month alone! You're not alone... Keep your chin up.

[frankenspine]

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I have to agree with Jarvist. Let it go. More importantly, ask yourself how you were 'feeling' befroe you crumbled at 3 am.

Based on my own experience I tend to do those things I shouldn't far from the eyes of my family and loved ones. Perhaps staying strong when they are around is part of some issue with accountability and pride. This has been true many times for me as I try to remain smoke free; after being a three pack a day smoker for the better part of twenty years.

I haven't smoked a cigarrette in front of my wife in almost a year, however the moment she leaves for work I get this overwhelming compulsion to sneak one. Sometimes I give in and find myself thinking, "Why am I doing this?".

This WOL is not just physcial, it's emotional and psychological as well. Habbits are a hard thing to break and tempataion looms everywhere. There is a popular speaker by the name of Paul McKenna who has some helpful techniques you may want to use. Check him out here

And keep on fighting!

[Aussie_babygurl]

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Its strange.. In the past when i would try and get back onto atkins, i would always end up cheating.. and often it would be around times just after sleeping.. u kinda forget your dieting.. or cant be bothered .. or just really want those carbs. ( Lol, i used to even dream about eating forbidden food in my sleep.. i would wake up and feel guilty.. how unfair is that!. Anyone else have food dreams? Lol)

The one thing i couldnt stand after cheating, was the guilt.. i would be close to tears all night, just because i knew i ruined another 2 to 3 days of weightloss.

So eventually.. i got sick of that feeling, and was able to stick on track.. Just try and remember that feeling.. I am 100% sure u didnt feel happy after the cheat.. The guilt always catches up.. Dont beat yourself up and think " well i already cheated, another day of cheating wont hurt).. Because then it becomes another... and nother.. Just get right back on track and u will be losing again in no time..