I cheated and don't feel bad

[ldyj]

Super7, since you are so close to goal, have you completed all the phases listed in DANDR? I thought doing that would help in adjusting to more carb freedom. As for knowing you can "gain" and then "lose," ask those on the Second Time Around forum how THAT works!!

[Elizellen]

Originally Posted by super7

i cheated all last week now that i almost reached my goal, and it's hindering my process

the closer you get to final weight, the harder it gets to eat right, knowing that you have already lost so much and know that you know how to eat right and can lose it again if needed.

it's a vicious cycle in your mind

I noticed that although you are near your goal weight your Atkins phase is showing as 'extended induction'.

Have you thought about following all the Atkins phases instead of just the initial one and finding your CCLL and if any foods affect you as you gradually add back the different OWL rung foods?

It will be harder to do now than if you had moved on to the main weightloss phase earlier in your Atkins journey, as you are so close to goal and your losses have slowed. but you could use the 'blood sugar' symptoms to see how the foods affect you as you climb the OWL ladder.