I once did 2 1/2 years without cheating. Most of the time I can avoid it since I know what I can substitute, but every once in a while, a baked potato with all the fixings is a good thing.

2 months, no cheat... Not even on my birthday.

Kimba, way to go so far - over 14 lbs in just over 5 weeks. Be proud of yourself. In answer to your question though, no, I have not "cheated". I began Atkins the end of April and with lots of support from my little boy and husband have been able to stay on plan. I agree with many of the above responses too. This is a way of life, not a diet. I am doing this for me and I refuse to cheat myself. Good luck and just know that you can do it!!
Marie

I just wanted to say thank you so much for the link to that online health food store. I will have to try the bagels and bread... not to overdo it, but just to broaden my "acceptable" food list... repetition of the same food over and over again is what makes me want to cheat.

Also, I also have not binge eaten since starting Atkins... I was leary about starting a new "diet," because I have suffered for years with eating disorders, particularly binge eating. However, the way Atkins has helped curb my cravings has made a world of difference. In addition, my improved mental clarity and emotional/energy stability throughout the day has totally changed me. I no longer seek food for comfort and stuff myself throughout the day. If I don't lose my weight from low-carbing, I'll certainly lose it from the changed lifestyle and the absence of bingeing.

Have a good one!
Tangie

I'm into my third month and I haven't cheated. Haven't even been tempted.

I started April 1st 2003 and haven't strayed from the induction food list. I may be a bit of a weirdo, but my daily diet for the entire time has been almost unchanged. God I'm boring.

Lately, I have been thinking of cheating, but I think its because I'm in a massive depression. As I get more depressed, I tend to think of cheating.. and this week has sucked.

In fact, last night I had my fourth cheating dream since I started doing Atkins. In it, I ate a single Hot tommale (SP) candy - then freaked out and tried to spit all of it out of my mouth. Stranger still is the fact that I don't like those candies... there are so many others that I do like, why that one?

It is not so much of a cheat thing as it is a chosen way of life. So, since I started, I haven't "cheated" at all but then again, I chose this WOL

I haven't but I think I might soon. I have a taste for certain things and am going to make it worth it.

I haven't cheated but have only been on for 8 weeks. It hasn't been hard really since I lost my cravings after induction. Also I'm really afraid of readdicting myself. I had a serious problem with sugar. I figure as long as I don't want it, why take the chance? Good luck to everybody!

I am in my fifth week, and have cheated four times. Three times in four days... in the past 6 days. Make it through today though, and I will be "cheat free" for 3 days in a row again though.

It's every day, one day at a time. It really gets more tempting when your weight loss has slowed to a crawl, compared to what it was... My goal though is not to cheat, but I'm not going to smack myself around when I do...just get back on the "bicycle"!

I started LC June 15, 2003 and I haven't cheated at all. The closest I came is yesterday, when I bought a bag of Russell Stover SF Peanut Butter Cups. I had told myself to stay AWAY from the sugar alcohols, because I see so many people here stalling after eating them. But I had ferocious cramps...ate 2 of them and was satisfied. No problem. And no cramps today. I'm going to keep the bag in my desk drawer here at work -- I'll have 2 more next month.

Jeannie

I started July 11, 2002 and haven't cheated yet.

Nah...Why cheat? Get hungry, eat a LOBSTER! Want a snack...eat a LOBSTER!
Hmm....I can see a very expensive pattern developing here...maybe It is time to change the LOBSTER to say, a BURGER! LOL!

No CHeats here! Too many GREAT foods allowed!
Might be guilty of an extra helping of spinach on occassion...but PLEASE...thats no cheat!

Best to all;
The HAPPIEST of Jakes!

I have cheated. Just the little bits and bites that you've mentioned. But there's no doubt it has stalled me. Now if I could only talk my husband into this lobster theory.....