Cheat day for me Saturday....

[lizdotcom99]

OK here is the scoop... I started a modified Atkins November 24th and have not "cheated" yet....now when I say I haven't "cheated" I suppose some might call it cheating as I have allowed myself a low carb/no carb chocolate something here of there or an occasional Klondike low carb "ice cream" bar...but did not partake in Thanksgiving festivities except for a piece of low carb pumpkin cheesecake that I made for the low carbers....so now on Saturday we are going to the biggest galla of the year, Greg's Christmas party, and I have decided that is going to be my cheat day for the rest of the year...(like my thinking). Come Sunday the 14th though, I am doing induction as it should be done!!! I ahve lost 8 pounds doing my "own" version of Atkins and can't wait to cheat....and then work on some serious weight loss. Don't know why I felt compelled to share this....but i guess I just need to see my actions and be true to them. Thanks for listening!!!
Liz

 

[tiggerlover]

Hey Liz!

Just wanted to say congrats on the 8 pounds gone, (last I heard it was 7, you go girl!) I know you have been looking forward to Saturday for a while, so go, have a great time and enjoy the yummy food. Sunday is a new day!

 

[ZerasPride]

That is just wonderful. I think planned "cheat days" can be a okay or even a good thing if you can commit to getting right back on program again.

I plan to have a cheat day during my WDW trip in June (yes a long way off). I'm doing South Beach and it allows for some flexibility in Phase II which I will be starting Monday and I can already taste those yummy grits and a waffle from the Crystal Palace buffet.

 

[Rhonda]

Just one word of warning - when your body is not used to eating lots of high-carb foods, it will rebel if you go crazy! Take it from me - I did it last week myself! Watch the carb intake a little bit - or you'll feel sick afterwards, and even have a carb "hangover" the next day!

But, enjoy yourself! Have a great time!! And congratulations on your loss so far!!

 

[sueg]

I think cheat days are fine. But I think that they can be tempered with common sense. Don't just eat to cheat. Be selfish in how you select your cheat treats. If you select an item & it's not worth it, don't finish it. Taste everything you want, but only go back for something that is really special. I've used this technique at buffets, like Boma at AKL & it's worked quite well for me. I left feeling like I had a special eating experience, without going overboard.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

Congrats on the weight loss and have a great time at the party!

I had long planned to have a cheat day on Thanksgiving. Then Thanksgiving got here and I suddenly realized that I no longer had any desire to cheat. Would I like to eat a cookie? Maybe, but no where near enough to send me back to induction. You may be surprised that the party will come and you won't have the desire to eat.

 

[Miss Park Avenue]

I've got some cheat days coming in WDW really soon. I don't binge much. My problem has always been picking. And I don't gain a lot of weight in Disney..I think it is all the walking and swimming.

I'm looking forward to dinner at Ohana among others!

 

[lizdotcom99]

Sunday started teh official Atkins induction. I did have a horrible carb hangover...all though some of that also may have been the "alchohol flu" too...but I had a wonderful time. Thanks for the advice on not finishing things I didn't really like. Although there was not much not to like!!! It was kind of funny how I found myself eating lots of meats and cheeses...even though that is such a main staple for me now. I did drink lots of Chocolate Martini's....low carb I'm sure....NOT and they were very yummy. Of course there were lots of dipping things with little pieces of bread and crackers and I did enjoy some of those things as well. But I have to say the thing that I seemed to miss the most was what I had for breakfast.....fresh fruit. I have a yummy orange and some strawberries. YUMMY! All in all it was a great time! I idd not gain anyweight on my little binge and have lost a pound since yesterday. 2 weeks of induction....and then we will see where we are at and evaluate if induction needs to continue!!! Thanks for your support!! This a a great idea!!!
Liz

 

[Rhonda]

Yay! You did good!

Not sure about those chocolate martinis, but the orange and strawberries are not too bad! I eat apples and strawberries all the time on Atkins! Maybe oranges are a little higher in sugar - I'm not sure...

These next couple of weeks will be a breeze for you!

 

[nativetxn]

I'm glad you enjoyed your cheat day. Sounds like you didn't do too badly except for the chocolate martinis. Now your right back on plan---good for you!