How Long Can You Go???

[kkat55]

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Don't know why exactly this happened friends but yesterday I almost fell off the wagon and lost my cheat free blinky. Day after Tom's visit, I was ravenous and couldn't fill myself up. I even caved and had a fair bit of cream cheese mixed with carb options peanut butter and splenda just to satisfy me, did that work? short term then I had to have a few macadamias then almonds, then more addicting cream cheese mixture....I felt as if my body was crying for high fat. I ate a salad with chicken then a bowl of chicken with cheese then more chicken salad, it was crazy. Now today I am back to normal and not feeling hungry. Last week had this have happened, I would have caved, and not in a small way. Due to this thread, I felt motivated to hang on to my cheat free blinkie and I sucked it up, now a nice reward would be if the scale moved. Thanks everyone for helping me to stay solid. I didn't lose yesterday, but I didn't gain either. Tomorrows another day.

Hey Star!

Whew! What a day! You poor thing!! I've had days like that also and can relate (sorta like climbing the walls!) All I can say is that it is better to eat what is allowed (even if you have to go over) remain stable in your weight than to gain poundage from eating something not allowed -- which could lead to stirring up the monster of all those cravings again, ay?

Congratulations on not caving when those hormones were raging!!

You know, that got me to thinking. As women we know that TOM is coming and how it affects us...we should create a TOM emergency plan/kit so that when it strikes, we're prepared! Hum...

What can we do?

[kkat55]

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I just created a new thread in the Women's forum on TOM Emergency Plan/Kit. I'm waiting to see if we get any replies from the veterans or anyone else who may have some input. (I could use it too.)

If you want to check it out, click here: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?p=455461#post455461

[kkat55]

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Checking in real quick on my way out the door - cheat free yesterday and today is almost done!!!

Congratulations on your cheat free weekend! Another step closer to your goal!!

[1poundatatime]

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Hey everyone!

Today hasn't been too bad (minus the heat of course). I got up at 4:30, exercised, and have had a perfectly cheat free day. I'm even having cheesecake and coffee when hubby and I sit down to watch ****'s Kitchen tonight Of course, it's low carb, homemade, so I'm good. Makes me happy that I can get away with eating something that most diets would consider a huge no-no lol.

[kkat55]

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I'm doing good so far I had 3 liters of water and still drinking it. And haven't cheated yet a drug rep brought in pastries today and my coworkers wanted to know if I wanted any and I said no thanks I'm on a diet and drank my water instead.

Woo Hoo! You go, girl! Another day down cheat free!

[1poundatatime]

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ERm....didn't know we couldn't say h e double hockey sticks here lol

[kkat55]

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Well, after a disastrous Friday and Saturday, I managed to get back on track yesterday and stay there today. I had a lot of cravings but managed to stay strong. I have only had about 10oz of Diet Coke today with minimal headache. I would say that I will be off the stuff by the weekend. It doesn't even taste good anymore.
I feel like I am losing VERY slowly (and the cheats don't help). I am going to try re-reading the book and seeing if I am missing something.

Keep up the good work! If you are ever unsure about a food, you can post it here or in the "Review My Menu" section of the forum. If you need help finding it, let me know.

You're doing GREAT!

[kkat55]

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Hey everyone!

Today hasn't been too bad (minus the heat of course). I got up at 4:30, exercised, and have had a perfectly cheat free day. I'm even having cheesecake and coffee when hubby and I sit down to watch ****'s Kitchen tonight Of course, it's low carb, homemade, so I'm good. Makes me happy that I can get away with eating something that most diets would consider a huge no-no lol.

What a fantastic day it sounds like you've had!!

Isn't it a nice feeling to be happy with what you're eating -- guilt free!

[Dolphin]

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I'm in, too! I need the accountability big time!! Case in point...I've only been cheat free for two days! Started last Tuesday...less than a week and I already cheated! ~Christy

Christy you will be alright, we all fall down but we must get up!! I know how you feel but keep going!!!! Remember where you went wrong and keep that in mind so you won't repeat the cheat.

[roshan362]

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Good morning ladies (well it is here in the uk).

It is sooooo darn hot,not typical british weather at all.We struggle to hit the mid 20's during the summer and this morning it is 9.27am and the thermometer is already reading 28.
Its going to be one of those days that i have to remind myself to eat because i do not feel hungry at all in this weather.Ive just put a couple of eggs on to boil but i dont really want them then im going to plate up a chicken salad and leave it in the fridge to remind me to eat it at lunchtime.
Ive been out and about in the garden since 6am while it was cool and really had a good hours digging and weeding,worked up a good sweat,showered and now i feel really energized.
Im going to do really well on the water today as im already 2 ltrs down and a quarter of the day isnt done yet.

Christy...hope you're waking up to a better day.Dont beat yourself up about the slip (we've all been there )and get right back on track.

Christine....I'd heard they were doing an American h ells kitchen.We get a uk version here and i love it,at times though i feel like i want to hit Gordan ramsay over the head with one of his frying pans when he publically humiliates the staff with that foul mouth of his...its very entertaining though.
Congrats on making it through another cheatfree day.

Kislandmum...you're doing great. im glad the diet coke is losing its appeal for you,I loved that before Atkins...now i dont even miss it.

Holli....good for you for turning down those nasty pastries,Temptation is an evil test and you passed!!!!congrats on another cheatfree day.

Imcommitted...well done on 2 more cheatfree days

Star...I totally feel for you...ive had many days like that and some i wasnt quite as strong as you and caved (usually with the biggest bar of chocolate i can get my hands on) Ok so you might have overdone it....but at least it was all legal.

kAT..great idea on the TOM emergency plan/kit,im going to go have a look now to see if theres been any imput...Any help i can get battling with the dreaded aunt flo visit will be very welcome here.

hope everyone else is staying strong

[kkat55]

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Good morning!

Hi Roshan and everyone else! (yawn)

Time for another exciting, cheat-free day! Woo Hoo!

[Roshen]

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hello everyone!! this forum is awesome!!
even if I needed to catch up with lost of pages.... you are all spammers, you know that right?? *grins*
joking of course, I love reading your posts cause they teach me a lot and I can always relate to them!!!
So Today is good as well... even if it's too hot to be hungry and that's a shame.
Anyway I had breakfast-lunch and probably I'll snack on the evening... Need to think about something for dinner...
here it's hard to stay cheat free because BF always buys candies and he keeps them on his desk... but well... today I was down with my weight so I feel much stronger!!! \o/
have a great day everyone!!!

[maribelle]

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GOOD MORNING CHALLENGERS!!!! Hope its good for everyone! Its going to be another scorcher today....106' or more! SO GLAD I HAVE A/C and a shaded house...I don't think it got above 65% in here yesterday.

Not much new for me...popped back up to 323 and am now sitting here helplessly! I know one of these days it'll drop again. This time is SO much slower. I'm used to the old days when I would easily drop 5 pounds a week during the first few weeks. Now its lose 3, gain 2, lose 3, gain 2! But nothing is getting me down, because its 8 days till vacation, and I'm getting more and more excited! GOODBYE KANSAS FOR 3 WEEKS!!!

Roshen...GOOD MORNING SWEETIE!!! You and Roshan get the head start being over in the old country! Glad to hear you are cheat free and being good!

Roshan.... Good Morning to you too! I never noticed before that you were a UK'er. Out in your garden working hard...I wish I had some English blood in me, so I would be better at gardening! My neighbor has, and she has the most beautiful gardens every year, and she cans, and prunes, and bakes... Its wonderful! Good for you on still eating like a pro!

Christine...homemade lo carb cheese cake? Last Thanksgiving I thought I would be clever and come up with my own version. I thought Almonds ground fine mixed with butter, and baked in the oven would be a good substitute for grahm cracker crust. It turned out tasting like cheese cake with peanut butter. (I like peanut butter, but only in small doses on things it belongs in) So from now on, I just make it without the crust. Much better.

Ok everyone...HAVE YOURSELVES A FUN CLEAN TUESDAY!!!

[Terry]

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Good Morning!

Im off shortly to take a short walk... very short as it is already 95 degrees out there and run to the grocery store for some induction friendly foods. We are going away Thurs to Sunday so Ill check out a few things I can pack in a cooler to keep me cheat free through out our trip.

Working on that cheat free "2" blinky!

[maribelle]

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Member List Update:


1poundatatime - Christine....1 month+day 7
Jilly Bunnie....3 weeks and day 7
Roshan362....3 weeks and day 2
CrystalP - Cristy....3 weeks, day 1
Angeleieze....3 weeks and day 1
Tiajuanna - Tia.... 2 weeks and day 2
BeccaResRN - Becca....2 weeks and day 2
MsRina.... 1 week and day 5
ImCommitted...1 week and day 4
Dolphin....1 week and day 4
Dawnimmel...1 week and day 4
NewMein2006 -Ralynda....1 week and day 3
Inhisgrip -Liz....1 week and day 3
LadyHawke - Tamariah....1 week and day 3
Mandilee - Mandi...1 week and day 3
IhateMyFat....1 week and day 3
Maribelle - Marion....1 week and day 3
Loser4Life....1 week and day 3
KKat - Kat....1 week, day 2
JacksUncle - Tommy....1 week, day 2
Staziaw - Stacy....1 week, day 2
Bernieann - Bernie....1 week day 2
Susanne_H....1 week day 1
TirtleBaby....day 7
Starmaker...day 7
Kislandmom....day 6
Fedupwithfat.....day 4
Roshen....day 4
FutureFitBabe....day 4
Holli_hobbie....day 3
Jodidi....day 3
Terry.... day 2
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