I "cheated" but I'm glad I did.

[Zayna]

:sigh:

I'm at the end of week 2, it's my 2nd WI tomorrow, I lost 9lb the first week but no idea whether I've lost any more on the scales, but to say I've deflated is an understatement. I feel so much more comfortable.

I've had a couple of so-called 'cheats' but they were in the form of half a dozen cherry tomatoes and bit of ham at the start of the week, at a party.

Yesterday my sister invited me to lunch so instead of a shake I had a couple of slices of chicken, some broccoli, a carrot, and a tomato, cucumber and onion salad. OK, shoot me, but this morning's test shows I'm still in ketosis, and if I don't think I'll have piled 9lb back on.

I don't recommend 'cheating' but I kind of did it to test myself - like a mini re-feed... can I trust myself to eat a small healthy meal and leave it at that, or will I fall off the wagon? I didn't fall off the wagon, I'm back on it with no after effects such as cravings or hunger pangs.

I've not drunk alcohol, kept to water, peppermint tea and coffee, I found it easy to resist my sister's strawberry cheesecake.

I know I 'cheated' but I'm really proud of myself for not turning it into a major binge.

 

[nicki26]

well done for not taking it further,sounds like you have good self control, it's whatever works for you really isnt it, unfortunately not everyone will be able to get straight back into the diet without further snacking or bingeing but happy for you that you did,well done xx

 

[missyd]

i know what you mean i went away at the weekend and forgot to take my shakes so i had no choice but to eat but i was able to choose a healthy option ham and chicken salad and really enjoyed it as opposed to stuffing my face with chips and a pudding! luckily it didnt affect my weight loss and i was able to get back on the shakes easily, this diet has really changed the way i look at food in a really positive way

 

[Percy greenfingers]

As long as you get back on, you should be ok....I don't care if I never eat again at the moment, just give me wine!!!!!
I mean, please don't give me wine, honest!

 

[Zayna]

As long as you get back on, you should be ok....I don't care if I never eat again at the moment, just give me wine!!!!!
I mean, please don't give me wine, honest!

Alcohol is the one thing I thought I'd miss most, yet I don't. Couldn't care less if I never had a drink again. Isn't it strange?

 

[Cathy]

Glad you could keep a lid on it Zayna, makes me feel more confident for my pre-holiday re-feed, which starts on Saturday.
thanks for your post. xx