Note to self: Dont cheat on induction

[atkinsgal08]

Haddix,

It's not always about what the scale says. Thinking you "got away with it" is destructive thinking.

And ... the bottom line is, a "cheat" means your body has to "start over" ... you lose about a week's worth of fat burning.

So ... do you think that hurts you any?

[Georgiana]

Also, alcohol has a diuretic effect. Many people happily report weight loss after drinking "decent amounts of alcohol" when, in fact, all they've lost is water.

There are many easy ways to lose a pound, two, or a dozen. Changing your WoE for life, on the other hand... that's more difficult.

[Privettewife]

Originally Posted by haddix

Last night, my best friend from my army days called me, and he had been on rough times without a job for almost a year, and he told me he got a job, so he wanted to celebrate. im just finishing up with induction, so i figured what the heck, whats one meal/night going to do...well, Let me tell you, it does alot.

I ate small portions of a pizza, and drank a decent amount of beer. and this morning, i feel so crappy. its nothing like a hangover. it literally feels like i have starved my body. and you know what the funny thing is? the food didnt really taste all that great. it really tasted like cardboard. and the beer, well, i dont think i like beer anymore. just wasnt appealing. The atkins way is really a better way. the past week or so i have felt so energetic. had no cravings for anything. but gosh, last night was awful. i guess you could say i have learned my lesson. and my bowels, well, they are upset with me too.

Sincerly,

Lesson Learned.

I had the EXACT same response to falling off the wagon this weekend. Saturday night I literally did it by accident, then said what the heck? Well guess what? An hour later I felt full, groggy, and drowsy, so my Saturday night was over REAL QUICK! IN BED BY 9PM!

MY LESSON WAS DEFINITELY LEARNED! Before it was honestly a diet, but after this weekend I realize it will be a WOL for me

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by Privettewife

MY LESSON WAS DEFINITELY LEARNED! Before it was honestly a diet, but after this weekend I realize it will be a WOL for me

You found out the hard way too, but good for you for changing the way you see Atkins!