i was doing soo good.....

mhinson04 · 07-07-2008, 09:33 AM

well i had lost about 20 pds before july 4th and i had went to visit my grandmas house and wouldn't you know there was not a thing there that i could have on my diet.

so i tried my very best to at least stick to the plan. but when i had gotten back home after 5 days and weighed myself i had gained back about 10 pds. i feel so BAD but i am back on track trying to get back to were i was before but i feel i let myself down.

Jaded62 · 07-07-2008, 10:05 AM

Hey, Please don`t beat yourself up.I screwed up this past 3 day weekend myself. I gained back 3 pounds.I am back at it as of today. Just jump right back on plan and you will be back down in a few days.I am doing meat and eggs today and maybe tomorrow to jump start my induction.Good Luck !!

lemonmama · 07-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Most of that is probably water retention weight that will come off in a couple of days of strict eating, right? Drink lots and lots of water to help flush things a long. I don't know for sure, but I doubt it is possible to gain 10 pounds of fat in 5 days. Don't be too discouraged...you'll be right back to where you were before you know it! :-)

foxybeejer · 07-07-2008, 11:34 AM

Next time be prepared that your going to have to bring food for yourself. For 4th of july at my parents i brought a few LC friendly foods for myself and others. I also made the cucumber salad with splenda instead of sugar. Just get right back on track and forget about the slip up. I am on day 19 of induction and slipped up and had some watermelon over the holiday weekend and two rum and cokes, thankfully I didn't get off track. Good luck and keep on truckin along!

mhinson04 · 07-07-2008, 12:12 PM

thanks so much for all your words of encouragment! I will be strict this week . i had 2 eggs and some bacon this morning and a hamburger for lunch. i do think that its water retention like you said lemonmama. so i have been drinking a lot of water for the past 3 days trying to hopefully wash it all out.

scandalouslyglam · 07-08-2008, 04:29 AM

I went off plan this past weekend, too. And I stayed off plan until today. I feel so bloated. Today it's eggs, steak, eggs and a salad.

dawna · 07-08-2008, 08:22 AM

I am so new at this, that I actually told my husband I wanted to stay home or near home this past weekend so that I could have access to exactly what was on my plan. I'd like to feel a little more comfortable branching out, but it is really important to me to do induction by the book and stay in ketosis. I know that someday I'll have to rejoin the real world though!

Is there a list anywhere of fast food places or regular restaurants and the best choices there? I worry that there are hidden carbs or sugars even in their burgers or chicken.

I'm impressed that you all hopped right back on the wagon after a small detour. That is hard for me, so I'd just as soon not detour, at least not yet!

Dawna

foxybeejer · 07-08-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dawna

I am so new at this, that I actually told my husband I wanted to stay home or near home this past weekend so that I could have access to exactly what was on my plan. I'd like to feel a little more comfortable branching out, but it is really important to me to do induction by the book and stay in ketosis. I know that someday I'll have to rejoin the real world though!

Is there a list anywhere of fast food places or regular restaurants and the best choices there? I worry that there are hidden carbs or sugars even in their burgers or chicken.

I'm impressed that you all hopped right back on the wagon after a small detour. That is hard for me, so I'd just as soon not detour, at least not yet!

Dawna

Hardees has a low carb burger. It's pretty good.

clutterbug · 07-08-2008, 09:01 AM

I gained 6 lbs. over the holiday, too. 3lbs of it went right back off as soon as I jumped back on. Ditto on the water. A lot of the weight will just wash off. Stick with it and plan better next time. (Or don't plan to go off like me! :O )

You can SO do this!

thealything · 07-08-2008, 01:56 PM

I actually gained about 5 lbs in a couple days too, but I was pretty much staying on plan... I had planned ahead to avoid holiday shenanigans, and I just ate bunless burgers with some hot sauce. now I'm worried I overdid it on the hot sauce or that the burgers had secret carbs. anyway I decided that, since I already gained anyway, I might as well finish off some of the "barely legal" foods in my fridge -- cream cheese (I'm switching to Atkins '72 tomorrow) and sf maple syrup.

after a huge blowout yesterday, with tons of bacon, Sheila's low carb pancakes, and sf maple syrup, I was actually down to 183.5 and in ketosis. I thought for sure the syrup would stall me or throw me out. so I am assuming it was all water weight... although I'm pissed I'm not back to 180.5!

alired · 07-08-2008, 07:35 PM

Ok, I'm ssoooo there too! July 1st marked the end of my two-week induction, and I was down 11 lbs....then I went to my mom's lake cottage for the weekend - did great on food until the last day (had a burger with a bun, stupid me! and I just HAD to have a small serving of this kahlua cake I made for a party....) so I gained 5 lbs. back....besides those two cheats, the only other thing I had was a few beers here and there - Michelob Ultra, even! This is so hard in daily life! I've been back at strict induction for 2+ days and haven't dropped any of the gained weight yet - I was also hoping it was just some water weight or something.....ugh! We'll see what happens the rest of the week

Good luck to everyone else experiencing this kind of relapse! Have a great nite...

mhinson04 · 07-09-2008, 06:31 PM

i am so glad that i am not the only one who slipped up over the holiday ! so i have been eating a lot of salads for jersey mikes, i like the turkey and provolone with green peppers and tomatoes and i bring my own salad dressing to work with me. i have been using newmans own olive oil and vinegar which is excellent but does anyone know anything else i can use ?? i am so needing a change from it. i like that hardee's low carb burger too i just eat it without the ketchup, onions & pickles. they also carry a really nice side salad too.

07-07-2008, 09:33 AM	#1
mhinson04 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 8 Gallery: mhinson04 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 25, 2008	i was doing soo good..... well i had lost about 20 pds before july 4th and i had went to visit my grandmas house and wouldn't you know there was not a thing there that i could have on my diet. so i tried my very best to at least stick to the plan. but when i had gotten back home after 5 days and weighed myself i had gained back about 10 pds. i feel so BAD but i am back on track trying to get back to were i was before but i feel i let myself down.

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07-07-2008, 10:05 AM	#2
Jaded62 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 295 Gallery: Jaded62 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/25/08	Hey, Please don`t beat yourself up.I screwed up this past 3 day weekend myself. I gained back 3 pounds.I am back at it as of today. Just jump right back on plan and you will be back down in a few days.I am doing meat and eggs today and maybe tomorrow to jump start my induction.Good Luck !!

07-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#3
lemonmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 151 Gallery: lemonmama Stats: tight 14s/10-12/roomy 10s or 8! WOE: Low Carb & Egg Creams! Start Date: April 2008	Most of that is probably water retention weight that will come off in a couple of days of strict eating, right? Drink lots and lots of water to help flush things a long. I don't know for sure, but I doubt it is possible to gain 10 pounds of fat in 5 days. Don't be too discouraged...you'll be right back to where you were before you know it! :-)

07-07-2008, 11:34 AM	#4
foxybeejer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 373 Gallery: foxybeejer Stats: 187.6/150/140 WOE: Atkins (DANDR) Start Date: June 18, 2008	Next time be prepared that your going to have to bring food for yourself. For 4th of july at my parents i brought a few LC friendly foods for myself and others. I also made the cucumber salad with splenda instead of sugar. Just get right back on track and forget about the slip up. I am on day 19 of induction and slipped up and had some watermelon over the holiday weekend and two rum and cokes, thankfully I didn't get off track. Good luck and keep on truckin along!

07-07-2008, 12:12 PM	#5
mhinson04 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 8 Gallery: mhinson04 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 25, 2008	thanks so much for all your words of encouragment! I will be strict this week . i had 2 eggs and some bacon this morning and a hamburger for lunch. i do think that its water retention like you said lemonmama. so i have been drinking a lot of water for the past 3 days trying to hopefully wash it all out.

07-08-2008, 04:29 AM	#6
scandalouslyglam MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Me Posts: 1,671 Gallery: scandalouslyglam Stats: 226/209/195 Long term goal 175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 1, 2007	I went off plan this past weekend, too. And I stayed off plan until today. I feel so bloated. Today it's eggs, steak, eggs and a salad.

07-08-2008, 08:22 AM	#7
dawna Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 7 Gallery: dawna	I am so new at this, that I actually told my husband I wanted to stay home or near home this past weekend so that I could have access to exactly what was on my plan. I'd like to feel a little more comfortable branching out, but it is really important to me to do induction by the book and stay in ketosis. I know that someday I'll have to rejoin the real world though! Is there a list anywhere of fast food places or regular restaurants and the best choices there? I worry that there are hidden carbs or sugars even in their burgers or chicken. I'm impressed that you all hopped right back on the wagon after a small detour. That is hard for me, so I'd just as soon not detour, at least not yet! Dawna

07-08-2008, 09:01 AM	#9
clutterbug Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 193 Gallery: clutterbug Stats: 232/202/172 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2008	I gained 6 lbs. over the holiday, too. 3lbs of it went right back off as soon as I jumped back on. Ditto on the water. A lot of the weight will just wash off. Stick with it and plan better next time. (Or don't plan to go off like me! :O ) You can SO do this!

07-08-2008, 01:56 PM	#10
thealything Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 120 Gallery: thealything Stats: highest:205 / current:180.5 / STG:170 / LTG:130 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: May 1, 2008	I actually gained about 5 lbs in a couple days too, but I was pretty much staying on plan... I had planned ahead to avoid holiday shenanigans, and I just ate bunless burgers with some hot sauce. now I'm worried I overdid it on the hot sauce or that the burgers had secret carbs. anyway I decided that, since I already gained anyway, I might as well finish off some of the "barely legal" foods in my fridge -- cream cheese (I'm switching to Atkins '72 tomorrow) and sf maple syrup. after a huge blowout yesterday, with tons of bacon, Sheila's low carb pancakes, and sf maple syrup, I was actually down to 183.5 and in ketosis. I thought for sure the syrup would stall me or throw me out. so I am assuming it was all water weight... although I'm pissed I'm not back to 180.5!

07-08-2008, 07:35 PM	#11
alired Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 22 Gallery: alired Stats: 236.8/225.8/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6-17-08	Ok, I'm ssoooo there too! July 1st marked the end of my two-week induction, and I was down 11 lbs....then I went to my mom's lake cottage for the weekend - did great on food until the last day (had a burger with a bun, stupid me! and I just HAD to have a small serving of this kahlua cake I made for a party....) so I gained 5 lbs. back....besides those two cheats, the only other thing I had was a few beers here and there - Michelob Ultra, even! This is so hard in daily life! I've been back at strict induction for 2+ days and haven't dropped any of the gained weight yet - I was also hoping it was just some water weight or something.....ugh! We'll see what happens the rest of the week Good luck to everyone else experiencing this kind of relapse! Have a great nite...

07-09-2008, 06:31 PM	#12
mhinson04 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 8 Gallery: mhinson04 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 25, 2008	i am so glad that i am not the only one who slipped up over the holiday ! so i have been eating a lot of salads for jersey mikes, i like the turkey and provolone with green peppers and tomatoes and i bring my own salad dressing to work with me. i have been using newmans own olive oil and vinegar which is excellent but does anyone know anything else i can use ?? i am so needing a change from it. i like that hardee's low carb burger too i just eat it without the ketchup, onions & pickles. they also carry a really nice side salad too.