How Long Can You Go???

[Alexa]

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Hey everyone - well done on the cheat free good work

I got up to 6 days cheat free - the week was in my grasp and then I cheated in a very over the top and dramatic fashion. I'm started to get worried - normally I'm very committed...I think it might be because I know I can't do it perfectly over Xmas so I'm slacking off now thinking I'll get back to it in the new year

Anyway just to say I'm still wanting to be cheat free, I just need to sort myself out.

All the best,

Baarb

[Shilorunamok]

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WAY TO GO LADYHAWK!!

50 lbs is awsome!!

Still not cheatfree.

Baarb, I am having the same problem . . . trying to sort myself out. Right now I'm just trying to get in my water and do some flights (for the challange), if I can do that it's a good day. My eating is whack, and I can feel the effects.

Don't worry we'll both get back on track. The key for me is to just NOT QUIT.

[Jerrica]

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Totally cheated in a big way. Some friends dropped off home made fudge and cookies. It looked so pretty I ate it!!! Back to day one ughhh

[Lady_Hawke]

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Baarb
Shilo
Jerrica
I know better then anyone how damn hard it is to get back on the wagon after falling off. It took me two years, yes - seriously two years from my first go at Atkins, a cheat and then on and off the wagon - until finally everything clicked July 9th for me.
It will for you guys too. Just never give up. NEVER.
Believe in yourselves and know that attitude really changes everything.
Take it one day at a time - he11 take it one hour at a time if you have to - you can do it! Once you are past the first 2 weeks, they turn into two months and soon its just natural to eat this way and you don't even miss the crap you choose not to eat anymore.
I know you all can do it!

Me. I weighed in this morning. I was nervous because of the way my weight dances. I knew I'd be up, and then yesterday Aunt Flow stopped by with her sisters Bloatina and Crampella....so I was thinking (GFB) huge weight gain....less then a pound, but enough to make my weight show at 352. Which is ok by me because thats still 50 pounds gone!!!!
Still going strong and cheat free.

[Alexa]

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Hey thanks Kristi and Lady Hawke,

I think you're right as long as I don't quit altogether then there is still hope! It sounds ridiculous but just making it to a week would be pretty cool right now

Hi Jerrica - good luck building up the days again. How long had you gone?

Best,

Baarb

[Jerrica]

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Barb I was over two weeks cheat free.
Lady hawke thanks for your kind words. 50 lbs down! Great job!!!!!!!

I cheated for two days. I ate a ton of sweets. I did not cheat at all today. It is not worth it to cheat at all. I have been so grouchy today . Adjusting back to life without sweets stinks. Headaches and all, lol

[Lady_Hawke]

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Well I am proud of me....I went 169 days straight without a cheat.
I don't really consider today a cheat, more like life. It happens. No big deal. Next meal Atkins friendly.
Why am I proud of me....for my attitude about the whole thing. Before I'd be beating myself up and binge eating out the ying yang....but I'm not. And I'm proud. I am changing as a person and I like that. I am feeling pretty happy right now.
I went to DH's 86 year old Aunts for a Norwegian Christmas dinner. She cooked the whole thing herself. It was good and I enjoyed myself.

Just so its clear.....tomorrow will be day 1 cheat free

Merry Christmas you guys!

[maribelle]

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I just want to stop in and say congrats to those of you still here and fighting it out! So you had a couple cheats over Christmas/ New Years...its a tough time of year to get through! But you're still here, and working at it! SO PROUD OF YOU! I may be joining you again very soon, as I'm working on getting myself set at 100 carbs a day (Dr.'s orders). Just haven't worked out all the kinks yet. Hope to see you all again soon!

[Alexa]

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Jerrica - well done, that's 8 more days longer than I've ever made it
LadyHawke - you are amazing! 169 days and straight back in the saddle.

I've got one day under my belt, this is day 2. Am going to make a week this time.

Good luck all!

[xxxthejesicatheoryxxx]

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Im new and thought joining a challenge would be fun. So Im joining this one...... I started 1-8-07 and havent cheated yet, thats 2 days in so far.... I wanna last 4 weeks... well I wanna last more but Ill start with a month. so I think that would be the 2-5-07 when my challenge ends.

wish me luck

Jessica

[Alexa]

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Well I finally made a week cheat free - I never thought I'd see the day!

This is day 9. I know that sounds kind of lame, but this is about my 12th attempt to manage a cheat-free week. The funny thing is I don't think of myself as a 'cheat' - I was surprised to see how often I did once I started paying attention.

How's it going Jessica?

[xxxthejesicatheoryxxx]

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This is week 2, day 2 for me and I have not cheated thus far.

I did have a bought with a beef jerkey stick, It had corn syrup in the package ing. list.......... unfort. I ate it before I read the directions..... I leanrned from my mistake though.

It was 3 grams of carbs though so I dont consider that a cheat

..............

I have never gone this long without cheating on a diet so Im very proud of myself.

[Lady_Hawke]

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Hello Everyone!!!
I was on vacation in the states for around a month and while I was there I made the choice of eating off plan. I enjoyed myself, but tended to watch what I was eating anyway. And if I was offered a meal that was not something I wanted to eat - I simply said no thank you and then ate something I did want later on. No double meals for me!
I arrived back in Norway Friday afternoon. We went out to Chinese food at my suggestion (like I was going to get off the plane and cook dinner lol) - the next morning was my next meal and I've been eating Atkins way since.
I am so amazed. No cravings. No desire to eat the goodies I brought back from the states for DS and DH.
It really is all about choice. And I like the choices I am making. It might not be right for everyone, but it is right for me.
I will post here still if you all want me to. The reason I am saying this is because isn't it true that each time we "restart" to do it clean we have a new "start" date on Atkins? If so, then that is the reason for me. I consider my Atkins date July 9th 2006 and even with stepping off and living life off plan for a meal or a month - I still consider that my start date. (is this making sense?)
If you all still want me to post here - this would be day 4 doing it clean
Ooops almost forgot to update my weigh in for Monday. I didn't know what to expect, I knew the scale would be either up (I was off plan for a month) or down......I admit to being nervous and then shocked and suprised to find that I had lost 4 pounds on vacation. Even off plan, Atkins was always there in the back ground helping with choices - sandwiches...no bread lol

Maribelle - again I thank you for starting this challenge. How's the 100 carbs a day going and how are you feeling? When is your due date and have you picked out any names yet?
Jessica and Baarb - How are you ladies doing? I haven't seen an update here, both of you posted last on the 16th of January. Fill us in!

[Alexa]

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Jessica - congrats on sicking to it so well - how far have you made it cheat free?

Lady Hawke - It's so great you were able to go off plan without going crazy and get back to it when you could. I've chosen to 'cheat' a couple of time when I thought it would be very difficult to get it right (often at other people's houses), and I've not changed my 'start' date. I would say a 'restart' date is only needed if you feel like you totally lost contact with the plan and exercise - which it doesn't sound like you did.

As for me I have been 15 days cheat free today This is the longest since I started counting and the weight is coming off very well. However, trip to the in-laws this weekend - I really don't want to cheat, so am going to take lots of provisions with me.

[Lady_Hawke]

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Congratulations on 15 days cheat free That is wonderful.

I like the way you are thinking and planning ahead for the weekend with the inlaws - looking forward to your update and celebrating your success!