I cheated today!!!!!!!!! How can I fix ?

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Registered: 07-09-2006
I cheated today!!!!!!!!! How can I fix ?
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Fri, 07-21-2006 - 9:13pm

I am really disappointed in myself. I am on phase one. Started on tuesday and have done very well and did not give in into my cravings until today. It is all because of some guy i like. He invited me out for drinks and at first I declined and told him why, but eventually he convinced me. Anyway, after work he took me out. I had two glasses of red wine ( I know that is not bad, but on phases 1, not allowed). I had a one crab cake with this awesome sweet sauce (must of had sugar in it). I had half a chocolate cake for desert; and yes I dipped in the bread basket. Do I need to start phase one over again. I only need to lose 6 lbs. Do I need to start over or just continue where I left off, since I have 10 days left. I'd hate to start over because this phase is killing me. I can't believe I gave in today.

what should I do?

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Registered: 12-21-2005
Fri, 07-21-2006 - 10:01pm
Someone else who is more experience on SBD than I may disagree with me, but I will tell you what makes common sense to me. You may not need to start over counting from day one, but just continue on with the phase 1 part of SBD. Although you have only 6 lbs to lose, you still have an activated sugar craving thing going on. That is what you are fighting to get under control, the carb cravings; and the only way to do that is complete phase 1. If at the end of phase one, you still have the cravings, you will know to go ahead with the four days.
Good luck. I am so excited about being back on phase one because I know it brings freedom.
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Registered: 04-01-2005
Fri, 07-21-2006 - 11:07pm

Hi! J1osie is right! Don't beat yourself up - it happens. Just get back on track tomorrow and start where you left off. Drink lots of water and put it behind you.


I'd hate to start over because this phase is killing me.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sat, 07-22-2006 - 8:53am

Hi,


You've gotten all great advice.

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Sat, 07-22-2006 - 1:43pm

Ah, the things we do for love!


Good luck on both endeavors!

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Registered: 01-20-2006
Sun, 07-23-2006 - 8:30am

I have a question for you: When you say 'this phase is killing me', do you mean that it is difficult for you to stick with, because you are craving forbidden foods..? If that's the case, in my opinion I would NOT shorten Phase I -- that's what it's *for*, to eliminate cravings. If you continue to have killer cravings while on Phase I, take a closer look at what you are eating, and see if you are accidentally getting "secret sugars" in things you don't think have them. We have to basically go "cold turkey" on the sugar in Phase I, or the craving for it WON'T go away, ever. A lot of low-fat and "fat-free" (including flavored yogurts, etc.) foods have added sugars. You might find out that you've been accidentally getting more than you thought. This happened to me once, so I can sympathize!! :) You might try keeping a food diary, if you're not doing that already. Put down every single thing you eat or drink, and then post it for one of the CLs to review for hidden sugars, etc., and other pitfalls that might be making your Phase I so difficult.

Just my two cents. ;)

Good luck!

Angelle

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Registered: 07-09-2006
Sun, 07-23-2006 - 4:37pm
All of you guys are great. I just weighed myself today and I lost 3lbs already. I didn't expect to see any progress especially since my mishap on Friday. I love you guys and the advice you give thank you!
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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 07-23-2006 - 10:37pm
Congrats on the 3 pounds gone.
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