What do you consider a "cheat?"

[julirama723]

Just curious...I think everyone has different definitions of cheating in regards to atkins, and really, what does "cheat-free" mean?

Does a "cheat" mean...

**Going over your daily carb allowance with acceptable foods?

**Eating a food that is not acceptable for you YET--one that is in a higher rung?

**Losing control and eating something you didn't need, even if it's an acceptable food?

**Eating something NOT on the plan (ice cream, white bread, etc)?

**Nothing, because cheating is NOT an option. Period?

**Well, I'm not sure, I don't have a definition of what a "cheat" is?

What is your definition of cheating?

[Deblynn]

A cheat for me is eating or drinking anything that is not allowed on Atkins,Especailly sugar Sugar and I do not get along anymore ,it makes me feel like someone drugged me.

[2big4mysize]

for me since Atkins has mandatory exerice from day one not exercising,rating anything not acceptable for my phasae and/or exceeding my carb limit is cheating.

[boonie stomper]

When I was on induction, even licking the knife used to make a PB&J sandwich for DS was a cheat IMO. Now, cheating may include:

Eating more carbs than planned, eating just for the sake of eating when I'm not hungry, and eating anything that has carbohydrate as it's main attraction.

[CarbaholicJoe]

A cheat for me is 24 teacakes and a couple of bags of lays :/

[Babs]

What is your definition of cheating?

For me, cheating is eating anything off my Atkins level food list, such as sugars, sweets, breads, pastas, flour...

[dreamof145]

For me, cheating is eating anything that I know is unacceptable on my WOE. I plan ahead, find substitutes, and try to avoid putting myself in situations that cause temptations.

[Desertthorn]

Dim Sum

[sallyseachange]

Not living up to my own personal standards.

[Fatalblue]

Originally Posted by sallyseachange

Not living up to my own personal standards.

Well put. I think that says it all.