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Should I or shouldn't I...
I'm in week 7 & on OWL rung 1. I've never even considered cheating until now. Thursday will mark my 15th wedding anniversary. Would it be to horrible for me to have a glass of wine with dinner? We've already decided to do an Atkins friendly meal but I think 15 years is quite a milestone and I'd like to celebrate. I'm not a drinker on or off Atkins but I think this is a special occasion and I'm talking a glass not a bottle. Will it blow any progress I make this week? My progress has been very slow so mabey I should expect it?
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mini goal#2: 220
mini goal#3: ONEDERLAND
mini goal#4: 175 (wedding weight)
mini goal#5: 163 (weight when met hubby)
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It may have no effect, or it may throw you off for a week, or it may lead you down the path to successive cheats and excessive weight gain. Since there's no way to tell beforehand how the alcohol will affect you, you need to assume the worst-case scenario and then decide if those are consequences you can live with. It's up to you.
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I'm not a drinker either, but had have an occasional glass of wine on special occasions, regretfully. Because I'm not a drinker, the alcohol really affects me. Alcohol can cause you to loosen your resolve and give into temptation for dessert and other foods. It has been known to cause major cheat binges. First the wine, then dessert, then something else that looks good on the menu......and so on........It's a slippery slope. I wouldn't tempt yourself after just 7 weekson this WOL....JMHO
I'm allergic to sugar...it causes me to break out in fat!!!
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I just celebrated 17 years with my dh and we toasted it with mineral water, neither of us are drinkers, I don't associate alcohol with celebrating. Good luck, I would skip the alcohol for all the reasons mentioned, but we all have to make our own decisions.
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>>Would it be to horrible for me to have a glass of wine with dinner?>>
No, it wouldn't be "horrible".
However, since you haven't had anything to drink, the effect of a glass may make you wish you hadn't.
Here's the deal ... you're an adult ... so YOU get to decide whether a glass of wine is what you need to celebrate your anniversary.
Happy 15 years!J.
"Your life will never change until you change your choices."
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If you do indulge in some wine, make sure you also drink extra water to avoid dehydration.
And whatever you do decide to do (we drink sparkling water with ice/lemon as a celebration drink
) have a lovely time as you celebrate 15 years together and look forward to many more 
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I appreciate all the wonderful responses & words of caution. We will not be dining out but cooking our dinner together. Since we are both on plan, there are no forbidden foods in the house so no worries about dessert. I'm still up in the air but I liked the idea for sparkling water with ice & lemon. Once again, thanks to everyone. I'm so glad I found this board. It helps to keep me going when I feel like I can't. However, today is not one of those days.sigpicurl=http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wpYIUHE/]
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mini goal#1: 240- met 5/13/10
mini goal#2: 220
mini goal#3: ONEDERLAND
mini goal#4: 175 (wedding weight)
mini goal#5: 163 (weight when met hubby)
mini goal#6: 150
FINAL GOAL: 140/ size 8(High School weight)Comment
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I think you should enjoy your wine......look at the bigger picture and how long you plan to stay on this woe and realise there will be times you do have a drink! I have and it hasn't stalled me...........happy anniversary
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happy anniversary.
Celebrate the love and shared friendship of your 15 yrs and not the food or drink being consumed.by the book atkinseer
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goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge
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It's awesome that you won't have those temptations because of eating in!!!
Congratulations on your anniversary. What an accomplishment!!!! 15 years!!! WOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO
I'm allergic to sugar...it causes me to break out in fat!!!
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age 46 5' 3" inches tall
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Congratulations on your 15th
anniversary!!
"You always had it. You always had the power."~~ Glinda the Good Witch
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"Happiness is a habit~cultivate it." Elbert Hubbard"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert EinsteinComment
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I think you should celebrate with a glass of wine. The alcohol will probably get you buzzed very quickly and all you will need is one. Drink it closer to the end of your meal so you'll have more in your stomach at the time you enjoy it.Comment
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