I was SO WEAK!!

**atkinsgal08** · December 14, 2009, 07:23 PM

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Why not get back on Induction right now?

Make the next bite you eat Atkins.

**Skeptika23** · December 14, 2009, 07:24 PM

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The nice thing about eating the Atkins way is that you already know what to do in cases like this (what atkinsgal08 said).

Nothing stopping you from doing it, right now.

Good luck!

**motherof3** · December 14, 2009, 07:27 PM

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You are absolutely right. Nothing is stopping me from starting right now. Thank you. I hope the cravings won't be to bad but I will stick through it and keep going.

**Suzanne_H** · December 14, 2009, 07:32 PM

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If I asked my husband to go get me a candy bar, he probably would... and he's very supportive of me and my choice to do Atkins. He would go get the candy because I'm the one who requested it. My way of eating is my responsibility.

You can, if you want to, get back on induction right now. There's no need to wait until tomorrow. There is no reason to continue destructive behavior today. It's your choice. You can choose to drink water TODAY, to eat a good salad and Atkins vegetables TODAY, to go take a walk or do some sort of exercise TODAY...

You see, I like to say when tempted to cheat that I might have that bite of whatever I know to be bad for me TOMORROW. Tomorrow gets here and I check the time, well heck. It's TODAY. I'll stay true to my way of eating just for TODAY. Get it?

**Suzanne_H** · December 14, 2009, 07:33 PM

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When I started my post there were no responses... and here we are all thinking alike HAHAHAHAHHAHA I LOVE YOU GALS!!!!

**imagood1** · December 14, 2009, 08:50 PM

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You aren't the only one here without family support.....you'll just have to stay true to yourself and when you have a craving, go get a glass of water and go out for a walk or do some sort of exercise - anything to keep yourself busy and get past the feeling that you think you "want" something.

The best thing to do is kill your sweet tooth during induction. It's tough the first couple days but after that you'll start noticing the natural sweetness in many foods you eat everyday.

Good luck.

**Aways2Go** · December 15, 2009, 02:33 AM

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When I find myself wanting to eat something that I shouldn't be eating at my current OWL level, (usually some kind of higher sugar fruit or kashi cereal, which are both in my house nearly 100% of the time but I can usually ignore totally), I find it helpful sometimes to just go eat a good size portion of something I CAN have right now. Being pretty danged full will usually kill off whatever little craving I might be temporarily having.

And the folks here are right - just because you slip up once, don't use it as an excuse to keep sliding down that slope and don't keep putting off getting back on plan. Be done with it and get right back on track and don't continue to eat those things while continuing to beat yourself up for it while you are doing it. Jump back on the horse and move on.

**RitaCeleste** · December 15, 2009, 10:15 AM

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I slipped a lot at first. I learned to get right back on plan and not wait. Then I learned not to bother to eat something carby if I didn't totally love it. Then I learned I really didn't love most of that stuff as much as I use too. Finally, I learned, if it was something I really loved, I was willing to wait a good long time between having some of it. I also learned that too many carbs made me so hungry I just couldn't get full. That's probably where you are without knowing it. It goes away if you get back on plan, and you'll actually want less to eat. Slips make it take longer, but quitting completely is the only way to avoid loosing some serious weight given time!

**msanjelpie** · December 15, 2009, 02:00 PM

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So what were you thinking about when you reached for that first nutter butter... and why do you have nutter butter in the house?

**Shrew2u** · December 15, 2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by motherof3 View Post

It was so stupid. I was weak and don't know why I did it. I ate a nutter butter then another and another.

Instead of beating yourself up, use it as a learning opportunity. Think about what you were doing and how your were feeling right before you picked up the nutter butter. What was it that triggered you to eat off-plan? The activity you were engaged in? The time of day? What you were feeling at the moment (stress? boredom?)? Think about it, define the trigger and address it. Write up a list of things you can do instead of grabbing that off-plan item and make 3+ copies of the list. Post one on the fridge, one on any cabinet door where carby delights are kept and tuck one in your purse.

Oh, and next time you find yourself about to say "I want a candy bar/cupcake/ice cream/Godiva production plant" - change that to "I want something sweet - like a kiss from my fella!" Then kiss him until the desire for a candy bar/etc goes away.

**Summerdressgirl** · December 15, 2009, 03:03 PM

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Trust me I know about no support at home except the ones in here and my own will to feel better about myself. I still have to buy the junk for my husband but what I do now is that I keep it in cupboard with all his other junk..my "atkins friendly" food are in another so at least while I am new to this way of eating I don't have to look at it all the time! Maybe you are not eating enough if I don't eat enough I get very hungry and want to grab the first thing but when I eat like I am supposed to I am ok..just that darn water! lol just learn from this slip and now you know how to avoid it. Hugs and take care.

**michelley** · December 15, 2009, 04:25 PM

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Good luck Motherof3! You can do it!!

I suggest that when you eat something you know you don't mean to, try thinking of how it feels to lose weight & compare it to the flavor of what you are eating. For instance if I have a bite of mac&Cheese, I analyze the flavor & it's not all that great compared to how great I feel now that I've lost a little weight.

Try not to feel guilt about it, that can really mess you up. Instead, & this sounds corny, but embrace the moment & let it be just a moment, no need to turn it to a compulsion. Then laugh at yourself a little & get right back on plan!

Wishing you a wonderful journey!

**ThinSoon** · December 15, 2009, 04:38 PM

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This is one reason I keep cukes cut up, celery cut up etc. I could certainly do what you do because sometimes I am weak also. You really have to want this and the GREAT thing is once you get started, that craving goes away!

Step back on right away, you can do it!!! My mantra is: I know what it tastes like and I don't need it. With the holiday gift foods arriving daily, I really have to say this alot!

I've found a great tea that I like and some good munchies like the cukes and celery so if I tend to want to stray I quickly grab those from the office fridge and before I know it the thought of it is gone. It's hard but you can do it!!

Tracey

**soon2bslim** · December 16, 2009, 09:19 AM

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Okay, so you slipped up, how u respond is more important than what u did. Get right back on track and be STRONG! it's nice to have support at home but that's not always possible, so rely on yourself and look for support here and maybe among empathetic friends >>> ultimately u are responsible 4 your own actions INCLUDING GETTING RIGHT BACK INTO GEAR! GOOD LUCK!!!

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