Low Carb & Atkins Diet

Trueman · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 12:31 am Post subject: I really blew it....

Well yesterday was day six and I went out to work to weigh myself on the digital scales we have there and was very very dissapointed to see that I had only lost 1 pound. I have around 50 pounds to lose so I had expected to lose it least 4 - 8 pounds in the first week. I know some of you are going to say that I shouldnt expect results so soon but at least when I did a low calorie diet I had lost almost 12 pounds in the first week.
Not noly have I been following the Induction phase properly but I have also been eating a lot less calories than I normally would as I dont still feel hungry after a meal. No more ice cream or chips after dinner and no more snacks at morning smoko.
Anyway when I left work I went to a mates workshop and he offered me a beer so I had one. Then when I got home we decided to go to speedway so I also had two more beers there and a steak burger and chips for dinner. After that I had a chocolate bar later on and then munched two cream biscuits when we got home later that night.

So basically I really blew it big time. Its Fathers Day here in Aust today and the kids want to cook me breakfast so I have decided to go back on it and have an omellete with the usual stuff. I feel really guilty for what I ate last night but letting it all out here has helped.

Trueman.

Evrrdy · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 1:09 am Post subject:

sometimes you have, what I like to call,, a "false start"..

Don't discount the last week that you were on the diet,, and don't beat yourself up over lastnights mishap. These sort of things happen, especially in the beginning.. I don't think there is a person alive that can honestly say, they haven't messed up at one point or another.

Atleast you realize what you did,, and realize that it's not the end,, Just use it to figure out "why" it happened, and then try and avoid those things in the future.. Like that steak burger.. that would have been great.. sans the bun.. shoot,, you might have even had room for two!! he he.. then you wouldn't have had room for the chips or sweets after you got home.. Wink

Just remember,, it didn't take one day of cheating to get you here.. It took a life time. Now,, we just have to undo the effects of that lifetime. Sounds like a pretty big task, huh?? But really it's not that bad and atleast you know these things now.. So,, one day,, I won't beat you up,, if you promise not to be yourself up over it... OH,, AND just be a little more cautious in the future. Razz

Isis · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 1:14 am Post subject:

Been there... It's really easy - once you slip up a little bit - to say "Well, I already blew it to h*** today, might as well just give up for the day," and continue to break the diet badly. It's brutal when that happens, because you just keep eating and eating more and more illegal foods until you've done ten times the damage to undo had you just stepped back, regained your composure, and ended it after the first little goof up. But, yeah, I know how that feels. You feel like dirt afterwords, but all you can do is drive on. Not much advice here, just understanding.
Isis

Teuthis · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 7:27 pm Post subject: Patience

It's a long war and you'll not win every battle. Just try to learn from your major goofs and keep looking forward. After all how could anyone reasonably expect an Aussie to resist beer without lots of practice?

I suggest getting back into Induction, being strict, and staying there until you feel more confident of your self control. It helps to have a self-imposed limit for a while.

Good Luck! Smile

Trueman · Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:07 pm Post subject:

hanks everyone for the encouraging words. I fekt really bad about it but feel a lot better now.

blueskyes2 · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:58 pm Post subject:

Trueman,

Just get back in like you did. My one comment is that you may not necessarily lose as much weight as on a low calorie diet in the first week as the low calorie because the low calorie will cause you to lose muscle as well as fat and since muscle weighs more you may see a bigger number.

I think one of the biggest stumbling blocks we face when doing Atkins, especially that first two weeks is not meeting our expectations. Sometimes they are unrealistic even and give us the perfect excuse to give in. You are in this for the long haul and those beautiful children and your lovely wife. They want you around to share their lives. Whatever you lose is great and is better than what you were. Keep going. We're here for you. Smile

Rooley · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:40 pm Post subject:

Trueman I cheated at the weekend too..I had some cadbury chocolate with crunchie bits in and two glasses of wine. I feel terrible, like i have really let myself down.

I'm back on with avengence now and have bought some ketostix to help keep myself on track

I think everyone falls off the wagon now and again...i was shocked at the guilt I felt

blueskyes2 · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2003 8:30 pm Post subject:

Ultimately you know you are not hurting anybody but yourself so try not to be too hard on yourself. Everyone has bad moments, especially in the beginning. You can count yourself a success if you pick yourself up and keep going. Sounds like both of you have done that. Good for you! Smile