Im so upset, I cheated

[whereami]

Seriously im in tears i didnt want to but the circumstances caused my cheat...

My daughter had to be admitted to the hospital cuz she was dehydrated. I sat in the hospital emergency waiting room for 5 hours then another 3 hours waiting for them to put in the IV. I had eaten 10 hours ago. I had an ounce of cheese in my purse only. Once my husband came to relieve me I was about to pass out. I drove to the first fast food restaurant i could find and had a burger, fries and diet coke.

I feel so awful -- my one month anniversary on atkins is in two days and i messed up badly. I really hate myself right now.

i just had to let out here - thanks for listening.

[rajenki]

It's ok...life happens. It's what you do next that matters. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and jump back on the wagon. You can do this!

Hope your daughter is doing ok!

[Fabulou$]

Originally Posted by whereami

Seriously im in tears i didnt want to but the circumstances caused my cheat...

My daughter had to be admitted to the hospital cuz she was dehydrated. I sat in the hospital emergency waiting room for 5 hours then another 3 hours waiting for them to put in the IV. I had eaten 10 hours ago. I had an ounce of cheese in my purse only. Once my husband came to relieve me I was about to pass out. I drove to the first fast food restaurant i could find and had a burger, fries and diet coke.

I feel so awful -- my one month anniversary on atkins is in two days and i messed up badly. I really hate myself right now.

i just had to let out here - thanks for listening.

Honeygirl you know where you went wrong? Not eating for 10 hours, giiiirl you can't do that. I apologize for your baby girl being dehydrated, is she doing better? I hope so! Here take a rose girl and cheer up, you're only human so there is no need to be angry with yourself like this, look at all the good days which out weigh this one day. Sometimes I think we look for an excuse to say forget it and do what we want--rebelling against our wol/woe. Don't trip potato chip tie your shoe. Just get back on the bandwagon and keep your woe going.

[SunnySmile501]

You had a situation that was very out of control. You went too long without eating. That messes up your judgment and best intentions. You made a bad decision. It's over with. Crying will help clear out the pent up emotions, but don't be too hard on yourself. This is real life, and we won't do every day perfectly. Not now; not ever.

Use this experience for the next time there is a crisis, and there will be a next time, to plan out how you will handle the situation.

1. All hospitals have a cafeteria or snack shop. Usually open 24 hours a day. If you were not able to leave your daughter, there are aides that will go get you something to eat and drink. They don't want the parents to pass out on them. You can usually find a sandwich and remove the bread or salad or even peanuts from a vending machine. (Due to my health, I spend a lot of time in hospitals)

2. Even if you do go to a fast-food restaurant, you can eat something like the burger without the bun. They will have salads.

3. Keep some bottled water with you at all times. You need to drink more when under stress. Keep some bottles in the trunk of your car for emergencies only.

4. Keep an emergency food stash in the trunk of the car: canned tuna with the pop-top, packets of mayo and mustard, small bags of pork rinds, potted meat, bags of nuts, etc. I keep a small lunch box cooler in my trunk with all these items, along with some plastic cutlery, napkins and paper towels. It has saved me more times than I can count.

Now, dry your tears and get back to the business of Atkins. I hope your daughter is feeling much better and will be well soon.

[SandyL2002]

Please don't let this set you back.. It was one meal.. You were starving and I probably would have done the same thing... On a good note..you did have a diet soda... So at least you didn't get sugar from that..

Dust yourself off and just continue on down the road

[Zarabelle]

I am really sorry to hear about your daughter. How is she now?
Please do not beat yourself up about having a meal off plan. Just get back on track straight away and you will be fine xx

[Sunny_0ne]

whereami, I hope your daughter is okay now.

Sunny Smiles has given you the most excellent advice you'll find. Pick yourself up, move on... and pack yourself an emergency kit for the car.

(((((((HUGS))))))))

[whereami]

Thanks everyone for the supportive replies and Im not gonna let this one meal be the end of the world. Thanks sunnysmile for the awesome list of things to keep in the car.

My daughter is better now she had a case of food poisoning from the sandwich given to her at school at snack time. She was severely throwing up and on top of that diarrhea so she got dehydrated rather quickly cuz she couldnt keep anything down.

Thanks again everyone next time I will be prepared.

[SandyL2002]

Originally Posted by whereami

My daughter is better now she had a case of food poisoning from the sandwich given to her at school at snack time. She was severely throwing up and on top of that diarrhea so she got dehydrated rather quickly cuz she couldnt keep anything down.

Glad that she is doing better.. I have been through this before...just in November with my daughter and she was so sick and there is NO way I would have worried about what I was eating.. When its coming out both ends all over everywhere..you just don't care about your self.. Glad you are just going to brush it off and keep going

[SandyL2002]

Originally Posted by SunnySmile501

4. Keep an emergency food stash in the trunk of the car: canned tuna with the pop-top, packets of mayo and mustard, small bags of pork rinds, potted meat, bags of nuts, etc. I keep a small lunch box cooler in my trunk with all these items, along with some plastic cutlery, napkins and paper towels. It has saved me more times than I can count.

Good idea....Making a note of this.. Don't you worry about the food going bad when it gets really hot? or is canned stuff safe from that?