i had ice cream last night

[Misnagid]

If I cheat, even if I don't gain any weight that instance, it still sets me back because it plants the seed of the idea that "I can get away with it this one time."

But it's never "this one time" or "this one food." Instead, it was the beginning of a backslide that lasted three years. This time, it's so not worth it when there are foods that won't do the same thing/are legal and are a treat. I've also realized that I have to eat this way for the rest of my life, not just for the next 50 pounds.

JMO.

[lason]

i haven't really thought about cheating since i did it the one time and i don't see myself reverting to my old eating habits any time soon.

[cheers2you]

I think it really depends on the individual. MY DH did atkins a long time ago and would cheat once a month. He went from 360 ish to 225 in less than a year. So I mean I guess it can be done. This time around we both have been really good. 50+days cheat free.
I plan on a cheat free Halloween and Thanksgiving...now Christmas...that may be another story. My Family goes way out- talking home made everything. *DROOLS* It is a WOL but life is about compromise and stopping to enjoy a few things along the way. Im not sure if that will end up being a cheat day or not...I dont know if I will be strong enough to only stray for a day without falling off the wagon. I cant even imagine having that ATKINS prepackaged food now- too afraid it lead to me binge eating.
I wouldn't take a cheat day so soon into the game though. I hope it works out in your favor, but I definately wouldnt count on it working all the time. It often can lead to cheat day after cheat day...and you will be back on square one.

Goodluck!