Wed, Aug-14-02, 14:16
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Starting Over!
Posts: 3,435
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Plan: Protein Power LifePlan
Stats: 182/178/150
BF:Jiggley mess
Progress: 13%
Location: Texas!!
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Hmmm. Well, I'm going to answer your question in two ways.
1) This may not really apply to you since you've only been LCing for a few days....Maybe you should just kind of cut back on your carbs for now and then start induction in earnest when you return. That being said, there are such things as "planned cheats"... where you know ahead of time that you will be allowing yourself to have prohibited foods for the sake of ___________. You do have to know going in, however, the consequences of doing that. You may gain weight which may or may not come off easily. You will probably experience headaches, fatigue and/or moodiness. It may start a course of carb bingeing that may be difficult to break. Or none of the above may take place--it's hard to predict. So, yes, to a certain extent you may need to start all over again. You will very likely be kicked out of ketosis. If you've had noticeable symptoms of carb withdrawal, you will likely experience them again. I would suggest you try your very best to stay within the induction guidelines and just not allow a gluttonous carb-fest!! Which brings me to my second answer....
2) Holidays and vacations are often difficult for LCers to handle...ALL dieters, actually. This is a time to test your LC muscles! Ask for suggestions on how you can avoid common pitfalls (bring your own snacks), how to choose wisely from restaurant menus (can you say "Chicken Caesar Salad, please!"), and decide ahead of time how strictly you'd like to stay on the plan or how much you'll allow yourself to "cheat". I guess what I'm trying to say is that you don't have to be "vacation victim".... you are the one in control over what goes into your mouth at all times!!
Good luck!!
Last edited by TeriDoodle : Wed, Aug-14-02 at 14:21.
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