Had to give up my cheat free star

[d.kurz]

Well, I had a really FUN weekend. A terrific block party and a relaxing BBQ at the pool, but it cost me my cheat-free star that HAD been up to 16!!! It was the beer that did it! Well, that and the dessert TABLE!!!

I'm gonna start over tomorrow, though. I just wanted to come clean with WISH!!

 

[TigH]

D'oh!

I am curious to see how many other stars get reset to one! Good for you for coming clean. Beer and desserts - and I bet it was worth it too!!!

Nothing wrong with starting over either, and now you KNOW you can get it up to 16 AT LEAST! You have to set a goal to beat your own record, how's that?

 

[d.kurz]

It was worth it , TigH. And that's a really great idea to set another goal, but it's so hard in the summer. I can look down the road and there are just so many events coming along, the worst (diet-wise) of which will be a 4 day camping trip. That trip (Jul 26) was the one I was ATTEMPTING to make it to before losing that darn star!!! D'OH is right!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

I had to take mine off on Friday evening and I was able to start back at one today as I stayed OP yesterday and will get to change mine again tomorrow. It was worth it on Friday as I haven't had an off plan day in a long time. I had mine up to 19, but I enjoyed my 4th. I went ahead and started back yesterday as to not take off so many days and I'm back to the treadmill tomorrow. Good luck for everyone else that had to reset as well.

 

[d.kurz]

JimmyTammy, it's nice to have company!

 

[jimmytammy]

Glad that I could keep you company. I'm sure that we aren't the only ones. That was a tough Holiday to get through without losing the star, but tomorrow is another day and thank goodness we don't have to look back, just forward (actually I should say "downward") .

 

[Kabuli1]

I haven't had a star - cheating hasn't been a problem for me, mostly cause my DH is doing Atkins with me. BUT I must commiserate and say that I really understand, I didn't cheat but it was the hardest thing ever this weekend. I did eat alot more than I should have in compensation for not grabbing those desserts and oh, those incredible roasted potatoes . . . . It was the first time since starting I had to really pull out the will power thing and it nearly wasn't enough, I actually had to leave the room where all the goodies were and stuff ok food in my mouth instead! If I had known then that DH HAD cheated, I probably would have, too. I was being good because he was . . . NOT!!!!

Hey, we all survived tho some stars fell! And we're all picking ourselves up and getting on with the plan!

Karyn

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

It does stink to have to give it up doesn't it??? Sorry to hear that, but glad you had fun! The hard part for me is getting day 1 back. After that all the rest is easier. That day 1 is very elusive. Hope you can jump right back on!

 

[d.kurz]

I've already started again! I LIKE that star!

 

[Luvinit]

Then I MUST confess!!!! I CHEATED!!! I am not beating myself up about it...BUT I did feel like Crap.

I am back on Board...and I am going back on induction...(mostly because I just want to feel better).

You are not alone D. It seems like quite a few of us really celebrated our Nation's Independence birthday!!! LOL

Tracy

 

[d.kurz]

Luvinit! You are in good company! Let's just ALL start over!!

C'mon cheaters....
Fess up!!!

 

[zurgswife]

Hi gals... I haven't officially removed my star....but it hasn't been updated in a very long time....I was hoping to start over today and restart my star but I know itwill only get to 6 days because our DIS Meet is Sat....andI'm sure I'll cheat then.....

Oh well

 

[DVC Daisy]

I thought I was alone!

I, too had to give up my star. I had a very yummy Margarita at my 4th BBQ. Did I say it was yummy?

Anyway, I removed my 23 (!) star and have not visited WISH since. I was so...jeez I don't know what the word is. Bummed I guess. Dunno. Not motivated I guess. I DID stay on the rest of my plan though.

Anyway, since I have not cheated since, and I guess I really am not alone in this, I will put my star BACK with my "new" number. !

Yeah for the cheat free stars!

 

[d.kurz]

YAY, Daisy! Back in the saddle! Soooo...what kind of Margarita was it? Frozen? A fruit flavor?? I LOVE Margaritas!

Oh Mrs Zuuuurrrg....I'll be watching you Saturday! It's the beer that's the problem. Once you start drinking, it leads to all sorts of bad behaviors!!!! At least that's how it works for me!

 

[DVC Daisy]

Dorothy - it was a Margarita slushie thing. Wow was it good. My friend mixes the Margarita then freezes the whole batch. She takes the whole thing out of the freezer and smashes the chuncks up to make a slushie. Yummy. The best I have ever tasted.

I would get the recipe and give it to you but I do not want to be responsible for somebody else's star being reset.

Ok everyone - onward and downward! Well, for the stars I guess it would be upward - but you know what I mean.

 

[zurgswife]

It is definatley the beers fault....I say I'm just going to have 1 beer it turn into 2 beers and chips/salsa, and a little piece of dessert....then I'm in big trouble.....My goal is to try to behave this weekend ....but I've had such a stressful week with my dad in the hospital and traveling unexpectedly to NC and not working(which means no income for me)....I'm going to enjoy a cold beer next weekend....

 

[RaySharpton]

That's O.K., guys. You can do it. This is a lifetime lifestye. The main thing is coming back and restarting.

And zurgswife, you take care of yourself first before trying to diet again.

God bless you, best wishes, and encouragemet, RaySharpton (insert smiley face here...lol)

 

[d.kurz]

Thanks, Ray. I am back on the wagon, but I've decided to use the star when I REALLY need it for long-term motivation!!