2 week induction over... totals are....

[Jillybunnie]

I have lost a total of 11 lbs!

I gave my kids a five pound bag of sugar and told them that mommy has lost two of these!

We went camping over the weekend. I DID NOT CHEAT! I have really determined that I am not going to cheat. I sat with a plate of graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows on my lap with my family sticking toasted marshmallows in my face for me to make the smores - I had melted chocolate and marshmallow goo on my fingers and I didn't lick them.

I enjoyed lobster and clams with butter on Sunday... So good! Steak and salad one night, Cheeseburgers one night. Also, I started my TOM this weekend so I was hesitant to step on the scale but I did. So after a week, my weight will reflect this (hopefully).

Today will be a challenge for me, We go to a huge party at the lake with my family, there is a Carb-attack buffet filled with pasta dishes, sauced meat, etc... Followed by a dessert buffet with at least 15 different desserts on it. But I WILL NOT CHEAT!

I will check in later - thanks to you all for all of your support!

[dreamof145]

Congratulations!! You did fantastic. It gets easier as time goes by. Instead of dreading the foods you can't eat, make substitutions of Atkins Friendly meals (in recipe section) such as pizza (crustless), chips (pepperoni or cheese), noodles (squash strips, egg), potatoes (cauliflower). I make Atkins friendly versions and my family now likes my food better than theirs.

So proud of you. Keep up the great attitude!!

[1poundatatime]

Congrats on the weight loss! Plus, I have to say that you have incredible willpower! Way to go! If you can resist smores being stuck in your face, you can handle that party!

[Sweet_Sadie]

Congratulations and Welcome! I know how you feel! Isn't Atkins wonderful! My favorite thing about this WOE (Way of Eating) is NOT CRAVING! It is empowering!

[Desertthorn]

WOOOO HOOOOOO, good for you. While the 11 pounds is impressive, your avoidance of the S'mores is awesome.

[Elizellen]

I second Dreamof145's suggestion to prepare legal foods to take to any buffets and get togethers, so you have something you CAN eat.

If for any reason that is not possible make an effort to eat well before you go so you can enjoy the company and atmosphere without having to eat anything off-plan, and say truthfully - 'I am not hungry!'

[Roshen]

congrats! I'm just so impressed by your willpower!!!!

[Jillybunnie]

Well, I made it through the party! I forgot to bring my hamburger patty, so I was left to fend for myself through the buffet line.
This is what I had: Brocolli picked out of a pasta salad, leaf lettuce dressed with sour cream, 5 little meatballs (my friend made these and told me that they had 1/2 sleeve of saltines in the whole batch - a crock pot full - so I know that there were carbs in this but they were very low) I also had some cheese, a buffalo chicken wing and a grilled chicken wing - no sauce. I walked right past everything else. My plate was not as full as everyone else's at my table, but I was completely satisified.
I brought my own dessert of sugar free jello whipped with a little sugar free cool whip and frozen. It tasted just like Ice cream to me! I was handing out bites to anyone who wanted to try and everyone said... "this is sugar free?" and thought it was really good. I only wanted to cheat once - my friend made key lime pie, but I stayed STRONG, and didn't even try. I know that if I can make it past smores and the July 4th party, I can resist temptation in ANY situation. I WILL NOT CHEAT!!
Check in with you all later!

[not2late]

WooHooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

So, will you stay on Induction alittle longer or will move onto OWL and those yummy OWL foods?

[Jillybunnie]

I think that I will stay in induction for at least a couple more weeks. I have so much to lose, I really feel great, my clothes are really starting to get loose (the shorts I wore yesterday to the party - I cannot wear again as they are too big and I was hiking them up all day) I really want to wear that special dress to the wedding in October so I will plug away in Induction. Really not feeling deprived, so it won't be a problem.

Thanks again for all of the support!