big fat cheater!

[nturtle]

I'm a big fat cheater. I got through the first week with NO PROBLEMS. Everything was delicious. I worked out 6 days, I only had a mild headache for a few hours the third day. I lost 1lb every night....

Then I decided that I was going to a Cinco De Mayo party and having a margarita. I let everyone convince me this was an unrealistic WOE and that I'd have to 'cheat' from time to time if I wanted to enjoy social get to gethers.
Well, the margarita led to a frappucino and about 5 cookies.

So, I'm on day three starting over. I've been exercising. I'm eating right, I haven't damaged my weight loss, but I'm disappointed that it was so easy for me to be swayed by the stupid drink!!!
AND its so strange that now I'm having this constant battle with myself that I'm not going to find happiness in eating the frozen cookie dough in my freezer.
Because at the same time I'm so thrilled with my overall 13lb weight loss. I feel like the high from that has lost its strength to keep me honest on my diet. Or MAYBE I haven't eaten enough today and I'm low blood sugar!

Talk me down guys!!!! LOL

[sweetgirl2]

Hi Nic Turtle,
You know we are all here for you and you need to see your slip-up as a lesson learnt and not let it effect you anymore. You're probably thinking about the cookie dough in the freezer because the drinks and cookies set off an insulin response and now your body is playing with your head lol sugar does that, don't let it ruin that fantastic 13lb weight loss which btw is awesome
Don't give in, make sure your next bite is Atkins all the way.
oh and I can relate to friends trying to convince you that this WOE is no good for you - don't listen to them at all. Tell them to read the book and then come and talk to you. Keep up all your good work and put the slip behind you, I know you can do it

[*Emma*]

The one thing i always try to remember is If i cheat, just one small thing, its going to take my body 3-5 days to get back into ketosis - fat burning mode.

Thats enough to stop me!

[SandyL2002]

Don't give up.. Even though you binged..you are getting back on track and that is a good thing

[Alexa]

Hi Nturtle,

Don't beat youself up about this - learn from your mistakes and use this to make you better equipped not to cheat the next time. What triggered you off? What can you have that is legal at your stage to drink next time you are out? What snack can you have waiting that is legal and satisfying. As for dealing with naysayers - either try and explain what you're doing and why and how it had helped you so far or just tell them it's your own business (degree of politeness up to you!)

I have cheated about a billion times and each time have learned something. Come and join us in the cheat -free thread if you need a little bit of accountability!

[apple]

Oh, I so feel for ya....the cookie dough being in the freezer. Hey, you might want to give that a new home, like in the trash can outside.

Hang tough, and keep going!

[nturtle]

Well, I had to talk myself out of going to the freezer four times last night. But I did it. I'm eating my chicken for breakfast, I'm down 2 more lbs and I'm so so glad I got over that temptation yesterday!

My next big challenge is coming this weekend when I'm having my little girls birthday and will NOT be eating cake and ice cream!!! What do you guys think of the low carb ice cream? I was thinking maybe if I ate one of those at the party I wouldn't have the emotional deprived feeling.

Dr Atkins wasn't kidding when he said this diet builds character in a hurry for carb addicts.

Thanks SO much for all the support!

[apple]

Yea for not eating the stuff. Now, go file it in the garbage You'll be happy you did.

Fight the fight...don't buy the LC ice cream. You're sweettooth/head hunger will win if you do. Eat a really nice protein/fat rich breakfast and lunch with veggies to snack on during the party. In the end, you'll be smiling big time knowing that you conqured the battle of not giving in to something you're chosing to not eat to lose weight. Have a great time!

[skinnymom!]

I really LOVE the CarbSmart fudge ice cream bars. However, I waited for the dairy rung to have them and I only have one a week as a rule. They don't stall me but they are good enough that they could be a problem so watch out!

[nturtle]

Hey Apple,

I needed that!!! Don't let me give myself permission to tempt fate. THANK YOU!