The longer I'm on plan, the worse cheats get...

Lori37 · 07-02-2012, 06:28 AM

I've eaten really healthy controlled carb, minimal processed foods for over 2 years now.
I went off plan this weekend for our vow renewal/anniversary and WOW!.
I notice each time my body punishes me more and more. By Sunday night, I not only felt bloated, but swollen, achy, acidy and miserable. UGH, Why did I do that?!?! Addictions are hard to break!

Ocean · 07-02-2012, 07:25 AM

I've noticed this too In the past I could have a cheat weekend and have no adverse reaction from it at all. Two of the last three times that I have had cheat weekends I have had horrible stomach cramps and I am embarrassed to say extreme diarrhea. I was OK the last time, but I may have preemped the diarrhea attack by taking Pepto as soon as I felt the slightest bit of discomfort in my tummy. It sucks because I look forward to being able to having a cheat weekend once a month or so. Instead of motivating me to stay on plan, it has actually made me consider switching to a different diet altogether.

I am going on vacation later this week and I don't want to have to watch my carbs (I have been looking so forward to getting fried oysters), but I don't want to spend my vacation in the bathroom either or worst yet to spend time in the bathroom when on the plane.

Lori37 · 07-02-2012, 07:33 PM

I'm a big believer that Low carb is the way to go, at least a diet free of processed carbs.
But I believe you can avoid the bad feeling by slowly easing into the carbs over a few days. Maybe first add fruit back in, then whole grains, etc.

I've been doing differently low carb plans for 2-3 years. And only cheat a couple times a year so it's a huge shock on my body when I do!

3fatcats · 07-03-2012, 03:35 AM

If I eat real pasta, I get really dizzy, then tired and have to take a nap. That's why I haven't eaten real pasta in 4 years!

tm501 · 07-03-2012, 05:32 AM

I cheated this weekend also. My stomach is bloated and hurts so bad! Totally not worth it!

Claire430 · 07-03-2012, 08:28 AM

I have noticed the same thing... the longer I am on plan the harder it is for my body to handle a cheat. The last time I had just a small off-plan treat my stomach hurt for days and even the lymph nodes in the back of my neck hurt. That is enough to put me off cheating.

nmcowgurl · 07-03-2012, 08:35 AM

wow ive onlly be on LC for about 2 months now and if i cheat at all im in so much pain.

Lori37 · 07-03-2012, 04:42 PM

I look at it as a positive! It's great that our bodies are yelling at us when we eat bad!

Bobbin · 07-03-2012, 04:54 PM

Cheats ruin me for days as well -extreme discomfort and bathroom issues. It really is motivation to stay on program!! That and the fact that I start saying the same old lies to myself..."I just need this one (more) thing and then I can get back on track." What a pile of malarky!! I think it's best to choose only a couple of times a year that warrant the bad stuff, or just never have it.

07-02-2012, 06:28 AM	#1
Lori37 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County Posts: 12,066 Gallery: Lori37 Stats: 310/215/180 WOE: Modified low carb Start Date: 6/1/2010	The longer I'm on plan, the worse cheats get... I've eaten really healthy controlled carb, minimal processed foods for over 2 years now. I went off plan this weekend for our vow renewal/anniversary and WOW!. I notice each time my body punishes me more and more. By Sunday night, I not only felt bloated, but swollen, achy, acidy and miserable. UGH, Why did I do that?!?! Addictions are hard to break!

07-02-2012, 07:25 AM	#2
Ocean Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 829 Gallery: Ocean Stats: 240/157/Below 145 5'1.5" WOE: General Low Carb Start Date: June 2010	I've noticed this too In the past I could have a cheat weekend and have no adverse reaction from it at all. Two of the last three times that I have had cheat weekends I have had horrible stomach cramps and I am embarrassed to say extreme diarrhea. I was OK the last time, but I may have preemped the diarrhea attack by taking Pepto as soon as I felt the slightest bit of discomfort in my tummy. It sucks because I look forward to being able to having a cheat weekend once a month or so. Instead of motivating me to stay on plan, it has actually made me consider switching to a different diet altogether. I am going on vacation later this week and I don't want to have to watch my carbs (I have been looking so forward to getting fried oysters), but I don't want to spend my vacation in the bathroom either or worst yet to spend time in the bathroom when on the plane. __________________ It doesn't matter how you get there or how long it takes you. It only matters that you get there. Last edited by Ocean; 07-02-2012 at 07:41 AM..

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07-02-2012, 07:33 PM	#3
Lori37 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County Posts: 12,066 Gallery: Lori37 Stats: 310/215/180 WOE: Modified low carb Start Date: 6/1/2010	I'm a big believer that Low carb is the way to go, at least a diet free of processed carbs. But I believe you can avoid the bad feeling by slowly easing into the carbs over a few days. Maybe first add fruit back in, then whole grains, etc. I've been doing differently low carb plans for 2-3 years. And only cheat a couple times a year so it's a huge shock on my body when I do!

07-03-2012, 03:35 AM	#4
3fatcats Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WI- land of cold cows Posts: 277 Gallery: 3fatcats Stats: 204/166/ , 5'8"- goal change to 160 WOE: Atkins	If I eat real pasta, I get really dizzy, then tired and have to take a nap. That's why I haven't eaten real pasta in 4 years!

07-03-2012, 05:32 AM	#5
tm501 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 48 Gallery: tm501	I cheated this weekend also. My stomach is bloated and hurts so bad! Totally not worth it!

07-03-2012, 08:28 AM	#6
Claire430 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 411 Gallery: Claire430 Stats: (highest wt. 194) 185/156.4/145 5'4 WOE: Atkins/IF Start Date: restart 2/11/2011	I have noticed the same thing... the longer I am on plan the harder it is for my body to handle a cheat. The last time I had just a small off-plan treat my stomach hurt for days and even the lymph nodes in the back of my neck hurt. That is enough to put me off cheating.

07-03-2012, 08:35 AM	#7
nmcowgurl Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 132 Gallery: nmcowgurl Stats: 245 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/11/2012	wow ive onlly be on LC for about 2 months now and if i cheat at all im in so much pain.

07-03-2012, 04:42 PM	#8
Lori37 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County Posts: 12,066 Gallery: Lori37 Stats: 310/215/180 WOE: Modified low carb Start Date: 6/1/2010	I look at it as a positive! It's great that our bodies are yelling at us when we eat bad!

07-03-2012, 04:54 PM	#9
Bobbin Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woah-oh-woah-Wonderland Posts: 2,614 Gallery: Bobbin WOE: LCHF & Yoga Start Date: 6/11/11	Cheats ruin me for days as well -extreme discomfort and bathroom issues. It really is motivation to stay on program!! That and the fact that I start saying the same old lies to myself..."I just need this one (more) thing and then I can get back on track." What a pile of malarky!! I think it's best to choose only a couple of times a year that warrant the bad stuff, or just never have it.