"Oh, well you gotta cheat sometime..." : Atkins Diet Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Sun, Feb-01-04, 23:04

filmlass23 filmlass23 is offline

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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 250/205/180 Female 69 in

BF:
Progress: 64%

Location: Atlanta, GA

"Oh, well you gotta cheat sometime..."

Aggh... I love my friends. Don't get me wrong... but I multiple times a week, I'm offered sugary/starchy drinks/snacks.... they encourage to cheat every once in a while. Their intentions are sweet... but ..........

People don't seem to understand that low-carbing isn't just a diet... it changes your body chemistry. Cheating on pizza as a low-fat dieter doesn't make you sick... but cheating on pizza as a low-CARB dieter COULD make you sick... or at least knock you out of ketosis.

Would they offer a cheat of roast beef to a vegetarian? No. Most people GET IT. For some reason, most people just do not get Atkins.

I feel like I consistently have to explain that cheating has real consequences with Atkins (getting knocked out of ketosis, tummy trouble, etc.)... but I'd rather not. How great would it be if that info was common knowledge?

Anyone dealing with this constantly too?

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Sun, Feb-01-04, 23:12

pd Rydia

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Posts: 291

Plan: Atkin's
Stats: 240/198/160 Female 5'8"

BF:
Progress: 53%

Location: Greater Cincinnati Area

Luckily, no, but I don't hang out with a lot of casual acquaintances...and all my friends respect my choice to diet. (They also know I'm unpleasant when riled up >:þ).

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Sun, Feb-01-04, 23:29

simplydawn simplydawn is offline

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Plan: All that make sense
Stats: 220/212/160 Female 5'4

BF:
Progress: 13%

Location: Atlanta, GA

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So Far I am getting tremendous support, but maybe more so because of my diabetic situation..and they know its more life threatening for me at this point,and that I need to do something drastic right now. My husband is being very supportive, proactive with me.. he has never had a weight issue, I always joked that he ate, and I gained his weight for him... Granted watching hiim eat my beloved mashed potatoes and stuffing at the buffet today did give me a twinge.

As Far as cheating goes.. I guess that is your personal definition. Is it considered cheating if you give yourself permission to have something, in moderation... I think the key is to always use wisdom, self control, and balance.

if you know that having one will lead to another and another, then you arent ready for that particular food... If having one or what you allow yourself, then I think it could be a good thing.

I have read many posts here and elsewhere in the last few days, that say that people have set aside what they consider their 'treat'..and because they have given themselves permission, it takes the guilt factor away, AND some have even reported that after one bite they dont want any more.. isnt that funny? Typical forbidden fruit syndrome.

For instance.. if I were to make mashed potatoes, I would not be able to stop at just a spoonful right now, I am to early into all of this, and I know I would sit down and eat a whole bowl full with butter, sour cream and shredded cheese!

Key points to remember: BALANCE, PERMISSION, PlAN and ARE YOU in CONTROL at the moment?

JMHO!

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Mon, Feb-02-04, 01:18

Moonwalker Moonwalker is offline

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Plan: Low GI
Stats: 370/170/170 Male 6'1

BF:10%
Progress: 100%

Location: Atlanta GA

ALL the time

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Mon, Feb-02-04, 04:10

Paleoanth

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Posts: 12,159

Plan: Vegetarian Atkins
Stats: 165/145/125 Female 60 inches

BF:29/25.2/24
Progress: 50%

Location: Tennessee/Iowa

I have gotten that as a low carber and a vegetarian. Believe me, some people just don't get any of it.

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Mon, Feb-02-04, 06:49

perbain

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Posts: 114

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 230/209/150 Female 5'4"

BF:
Progress: 26%

Location: Illinois

I have a real hard time with this, and it got me yesterday cause I ate a slice of pizza. Now I am angry at myself because I don't want to be fat anymore, but I am also still a carb addict therefore I must say to myself--keep trying--no matter what keep trying. Today, I can feel the effects, but I'm back
Deb

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Mon, Feb-02-04, 07:46

Bill L

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Plan: South Beach
Stats: 310/216/225 Male 6'-4"

BF:34/20/20
Progress: 111%

Location: Lee's Summit, MO

When they say "Oh come on.....you can have just a little!"....

I say....."I really don't want any."

Then when they insist, I say....."I just don't eat stuff like than anymore. It's just not good for you!"

By then, they usually back off.

Bill........310/266/225........day 86

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Mon, Feb-02-04, 08:26

FrecklFluf FrecklFluf is offline

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Plan: SB (formerly Atkins)
Stats: 196.5/167/140 Female 5' 4

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Progress: 52%

Location: Kansas City, MO USA

I haven't had to deal with this a whole lot yet, but when I do, I will say this: "I occasionally have a moderate amount of something higher carb (which is true; I do). Since I only do it every once in a while, I choose foods that I really like. And that just doesn't look good to me at all."

If they push the issue, I will then say, "I'm not going to eat that food just to make YOU feel better about eating it."

I'm not a confrontational person by nature, but sometimes people just need to hear it like it is. I truly think that many people (the ones who haven't made a conscious choice about what to put in their mouths, usually) feel guilty indulging in something someone else is not, whether it be meat, sugar, or something else.