I said no to cake...

[christina135]

Hi everyone!

I am very new, but I have been reading these boards like crazy! At home...at work....


So my big news today is that I said no to cake.

Chocolate cake.

I said no thanks.

This is something that 5 days ago would have been just...totally crazy.

At work today, we were celebrating a baby shower for a coworker.
Croissants for the chicken and tuna salad.
Sweets.
CAKE.

And I said no.

I know this isn't a huge deal. Doesn't solve any of the world's problems.

However. I feel good. I feel stronger.

I just said NO to

[Jace]

It is SO a huge deal!

Congratulations! Saying no to those sweets is the hardest thing to do for the first time. As you progress it gets a lot easier, but the first step is always the most difficult. Nearly cried myself when I passed on chocolate the first time it was offered to me after starting Atkins. Lord, it can be a heavy burden, but one that's sooo worth it in the end.

Way to go! Give yourself a huge pat on the back. The first "no" is one you'll always remember and is a huge indication of your commitment to changing your life.

Best of luck!

~Far la bella figura!

[skinnymom!]

It is a HUGE deal!! I have survived almost 6 weeks without a taste of sugar, mostly by avoidance - I might cry if someone were to eat a cupcake in front of me. But I feel so much better and it's awesome fitting into small clothes. Keep going!!!

[Mickkey]

Ahhh Christina....are you kidding? That's wonderful! What a difficult temptation you avoided. Good for you! Just repeat that action whenever you have to...now you know you can. You ARE stronger.

[christina135]

OOH! Thank you guys so much for responding!

I told my sister just now that I said no to cake, and she actually cheered!
She knows how much I loved sweets. I mean, she KNOWS!

She has seen me go into panic mode when there was no chocolate in the house.

I feel so good.

I tell you, I know this board is going to be my saving grace!

Again, thanks for responding!

[skinnymom!]

I truly know how you feel, I would go grocery shopping and I was fine as long as I bought plenty of desserts. Dh would ask "what are we having for meals" and I would think to myself "who knows - I have cookies and that is all that matters" lol - how sick of me!

[Sweet Strudel]

I too am fairly new to the ADBB and totally addicted to reading the posts and all the recipies. I am so fortunate to have found this place and all its supportive members.

A GREAT BIG HOOOORAY to you for passing up the cake.

I too am a sweet-o-holic so I know how difficult it is to avoid this temptation. Actually, for me its the hardest part of this eating lifestyle. I am so addicted to white sugar that I think I might be going through withdrawal as I have gotten a headache at night the last several days. But. alas, it will all be worth it. I know realistically I may never be skinny, but then again, I don't want to be skinny. I just want to be able to buy clothes in the regular size department, look better and feel better. This time its for ME!

Keep up the good work!

Stay Sweet

[christina135]

My husband would ask me how I spent over $200 in groceries, but we only had stuff to make dinner for 3 nights.

Now we know....

[Fatalblue]

Congrats Christina! Refusing cake is sooooo hard sometimes but it's worth it! Way to go!

[SandyL2002]

WOOOO HOOOO That is awesome.. and it will get easier each day