Last week I was on vacation visiting family. My wife and I took a couple days to visit Pigeon Forge, TN. Between the family and side trip, I didn't do so well but ended the week with no net gain or loss - probably thanks to all the swimming I did on vacation.

Well, this week my wife is still visiting family and I'm back at work. All was going just fine with my diet until last night. I went out to eat with my neighbor, it was getting late, and they gave us a basket of hot hushpuppies. Then service was slow... I could take it. I ate one, then two, then three... and before I knew it I ate the whole, dang basket. Did I stop there? No! Next, my 1/2 peck of steamed oysters arrived, and I knocked back a couple dozen of those - with crackers and seafood sauce. <ugh> At least the clams, crab, and shrimp were ok. And I didn't touch the corn or cole slaw. And I drank water.

This morning, I was up 2 lbs from yesterday, and my stomach was upset. Had to skip b'fast to deal with a work emergency and by the time lunch rolled around, my stomach was growling and I was hungry, the first time that has happened since I started Atkins on June 1st.

So I ate a large but safe lunch: caesar salad, roasted chicken, hamburger patty, and green beans. At least I feel satisfied right now.

Still hating I blew it so bad last night. I must've eaten several hundred carbs. Will see tonight if I knocked myself out of ketosis.

For now, I'm back on the horse....

Sam

Sam,

You didn't blow it. That would mean that you've given up on this WOE. You picked yourself up, dusted yourself off, and are right back on track. The weight gain was probably water due to the carbs you ate, and will be gone in a few days when you get back into ketosis.

Congratulations on getting back on track!

Joan

Don't worry about one day. I think you learned from what happened. Just keep up all your good LCing and things will be ok.

Hi Sam,

what are hushpuppies? I have never esten shoes before!! LOL

Geri