Well, I blew it this weekend..

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Well, I blew it this weekend..
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Tue, 06-13-2006 - 7:53am

My grandson's birthday was this weekend and I really blew it. The only good thing is that I could've done worse, but I'm still not happy.

Between the birthday cake (which was small) and the m&m's I did pretty bad. I had mexican for dinner and although I had no chips and salsa, I did have a quesadelia (sp?). Even though it was a veggie, the tortilla wasn't whole wheat and I know the cheese wasn't legal.

I knew better, but I got on the scales this morning. :-( I have gained back all but two of the 9 lbs pounds that I had lost. Yesterday I went back to week one of Phase 2 just to get my grip back. Is that ok or should I go back to Phase 1. I can handle it again, but I'm not sure if it will benefit me any more.

I read this board almost daily and have really learned alot from everyone sharing their thoughts and concerns. Thank all of you.

Sincerely,
Judy

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Tue, 06-13-2006 - 8:19am

Hi Judy,


IMO you should continue with phase 2 right where you left off. Drink lots of water. One day shouldn't make a big difference. Consider it a lesson learned!!


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Tue, 06-13-2006 - 8:24am

Yes it was it was a valuable lesson learned, but not a pleasant one. Of course I had gained back 2 lbs before the weekend anyway and am not sure how yet.

Is is normal to feel in less control after leaving Phase 1?

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Tue, 06-13-2006 - 8:30am

Yes, I think it is normal. The most important things you can do to stay in control are to drink lots of water, eat frequently, and make sure you always have phase 2 friendly foods on hand (stock up your purse, your car, and carry an insulated lunch box with you).


Here are some previous posts that may help you get a handle on it:


Member Question: I moved to Phase 2 about six weeks ago and added carbs very slowly. I was losing too fast, so I added more food. Now I am at risk of blowing everything, since it is hard for me to avoid all the goodies that are brought to the office. Should I go back to Phase 1?

Maureen: I do not recommend moving back to Phase 1. There is no added benefit of this approach. Be sure to pack healthy snacks and meals for your time at work. Bring in healthy snacks for your co-workers and encourage them to do the same. Remember, you can have an occasional treat on The South Beach Diet™, so don't be afraid to have a "treat" from time to time. Being too restrictive can tempt us to not stick with healthy patterns. The key is to eat healthy most days of the week.

Member Question: I've been in Phase 2 about two weeks and experienced some cravings. I just noticed that some of the things I've had, like Kashi Go Lean and Joseph's Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Tortillas have serving sizes that are not the same as the portion size recommended. Which serving size should I follow?

Maureen: Well, as we all know, the American diet has been "super-sized." The serving sizes on containers and packages are sometimes slightly more than what we would suggest. Please go by the serving recommendations we provide. If you go over this amount, don't worry. Just be sure to count two servings rather than one, and adjust your plan for the rest of the day. Hopefully, this adjustment will help your cravings.


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Tue, 06-13-2006 - 8:44am

Thank you so much. I had done great in Phase 1 and I was so excited about starting Phase 2, but then after 2 weeks I felt like I was lost and confused.

I now realize how important food planning is and yesterday I started to plan my foods better. I do need to carry more good stuff around with me. I do well at work and home, but when I run the roads seeing our grandchildren especially their birthday parties, I lose it. I realized that even though I thought about what I was eating and didn't eat alot, I still caved in. For me that was a strong realization of not being prepared and also that drated scale was a good wakeup call.

I am glad that I did get on the scale now so I can see where I'm at and get back to being serious about what I'm trying to do.

Thank you again for the post.

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Tue, 06-13-2006 - 9:02am

You're welcome!! Please let me know when the scale starts to move in the other direction!!


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Tue, 06-13-2006 - 10:27am

I sure will. I hope to see a change soon, but won't know until Friday which is my weigh-in day.

I brought a gallon of water in to work today and a good lunch and some good snacks so I feel alot better today than Sunday.

Thank you again for your advice and support.