I've been a very bad girl!!!!

[karebear1]

It's evil......... just plain evil . I walked into the grocery store today to pick up some things for a SALAD I had to make and started thinking about my son Josh coming home. He's been in Japan for 2 years- eating all kinds of fish and ocean creatures. So , being the good mother that I am, I said to myself, " Self, you're boy is coming home and he hasn't had any treats in 2 years. You should really buy something special for his homecoming." BOY- Did I buy SPECIAL!!! Special, strawberries for strawberry shortcake, special salt water taffy, special ice cream, special nuts.... and the list goes on. Now, please, would someone tell me why I did that??? I not only did it, but... and I'm saying this on repentant knee.... I partook of the evil influence and ate. WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME?!?!??! I'm not mad at myself, which I don't know is a good thing or a bad thing, but I guess I've kinda come to the conclusion I could start again on Monday- after all the big celebrating is done. Is that bad?? Am I not committed enough? I had no problem at Easter- I ate pretty low carb then, although I have since learned I did not TRUELY do an induction like Atkins has.
oh. and BTW- I did remember the salad ingredients I needed... but only because I had it written down!

I guess I'm just a BAD, BAD GIRL!

 

[Luvinit]

In one word you are a MOM....a wonderful caring nurtiring mom who wants to lavish her son who she hasn't seen in 2 years with all of the great comfort foods of the world!!

If that makes you a "bad mom"....than let me get in line right behind you....because that is EXACTLY what I would do!!!!

Life is sooo short....live it to the fullest...if you want to enjoy with your son than do it...just remember that a Celebration is an event not a lifestyle so come tomorrow hop back on the bandwagon!!!!

Tracy

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Luvinit said it perfectly. Enjoy your special time with your son, but don't let it slide untill Monday, it will be twice as hard to get back on.

 

[dizneegirl]

Why is it that when people think "celebrate", they think sugar?

I just don't get it.

Strawberries and cream with a little bit of Splenda would have been a WONDERFUL treat. And perfectly legal.

An all-American hamburger with cheese would have been wonderful, especially with a bun for him, and no bun for you... and perfectly legal.

No sugar added ice cream would have been a great choice... nobody needs added sugar. Nobody.

Nuts aren't that big a deal, as long as they weren't sugar-coated.

But, hey... you did it. So, get yourself right back to where you were - now. Waiting until Monday will make it harder.

With all the wonderful things you can eat, that are GOOD for you... I'm sure you can come up with some special ways to celebrate, if celebrating has to involve food.

I bet he'd love a steak fresh off the grill!

 

[faith]

Congratulations on your son coming home after two years in the service. You all deserve to celebrate. Think of your food plan as long term, and just get back with it soon. Enjoy the time with your son.

 

[zurgswife]

Everyday is a new day...just set a new date...try to stay with in some boundries and continue to be a LOSER...

 

[nativetxn]

You know what, karebear? It's probably good for you to wait and choose a new start date. It sounds like you really want to do that.

Just start over on the induction plan when you are ready. You may have to go through withdrawal again but it's worth it if you can relax and enjoy being with your son instead of obsessing over the number of carbohydrates you are eating.

It just boils down to what <i>you</i> want to do.

 

[Debbie]

karebear, it sounds like you were thinking like a mom who's about to see her boyafter a long time away. Doesn't sound bad to me. Give him a hug from all of us, too!

 

[kejoda]

I think the only thing that matters is that your son is home and you get to be with him!!!!!!!!!!! Go ahead and eat and celebrate his homecoming. Enjoy your time with him and start the diet when the excitement is over.

 

[karebear1]

You guys just amaze me! I thought for sure I'd be in so much TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for you sweet understanding attitudes!Now, instead of felling embarassed or awful , I feel like I want to be here even more! And I will be, but probably not until Monday- I want to spend some time with Josh! But Monday morning , I am reporting in... AGAIN.... but FOR THE LAST TIME. (Does that sound familiar to anyone of you??)

Faith- Josh was not in the military, he was a missionary in Japan- still serving.... just a different person!

I'll be sure to post to let you all know what happens! I'M SO EXCITED I COULD BURST!!!!!!!1