Hello all. Hope this finds you all happy and healthy.

I'm sure some of the veterans are probably tired of hearing this, so I apologize, but...

I have seriously fallen off the proverbial wagon. Sure, I've got my reasons, but excuses aren't going to get the weight off.

Life is choices and I have made some very bad ones this week. Eight days of full-fledged sugar debauchery. I am starting induction again on Friday.

Please send me whatever you can - something along the lines of "drill-sergant-with-a-hemorroid" would be appropriate (motivation/inspiration/wrath/hellfire and brimstone...)

So come on gang. Let me have it.

Fire away
Kelly

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Kelly
Highest recorded weight: 103.2kg/227.04lbs (03/15/08)
Current: 97kg/213.4lb-13.64
Goal:150
"Resensitizing myself to the urgency and severity of my weight problem is important in keeping myself motivated. I have to remind myself that my body will not tolerate this abuse forever." Jeannette Fulda, aka PastaQueen

Here ya go:

You know better!! A little sugar only leads to more sugar so the only answer is NO sugar! Got it? I can't hear you...

Seriously, though, this stuff happens. I think you're like me; I can't even have a little bit of something sugary without wanting to dive headfirst into a bag of Hershey Kisses. I've learned to not even tempt the sleeping monster, and I've learned it the hard way. Some people can, but not me, and apparently, not you either.
But is this a failure? Nope, just a setback, and a learning experience. Embrace it as such, and it's not wasted time. Just start again, remain calm and you'll be fine. This happens, and it doesn't mean you're weak, it means your human.
OK? At ease!!

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Trina

Vice-President of the Intergalactic Order of Brussels Sprouts Haters

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Excellent advice from Trina! You guys are funny!

I couldn't do any better, however, maybe it will help to say that I can relate, as I've also been there and done that at times, when visiting my aunt and cousins over Easter - a sugar fest! I've learned to not go at that time of year. Blessedly, I've always managed to get back on track, as I'm dedicated to this way of life. It's sad when some people use that temporary setback as a reason to stay off the wagon for months or years.

Funny thing is, I can take or leave bread these days, but the occasional dessert at a fancy restaurant still calls my name. If I do indulge, it is for that meal only. I don't keep anything sugary in the house that would tempt me. The other day we were in Vancouver and my husband and son were helping themselves to the free continental breakfast and bringing sugary muffins up to the hotel room. One morning I took a tiny corner of a muffin to taste it and was totally unimpressed. I prefer my low-carb muffins by a long shot. Heehee!

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Jennifer (veteran low-carber and author)

pick your self up, brush yourself off, and start all over again.

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In the cookies of life, we are the chocolate chips.

Hi Kelly! The most important thing is to learn from this. It's a great start that you haven't let the week become a month, or a year. You've taken control, so get back up on that horse and ride low carb!!!! :jump:

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Michele
Halloween challenge: to lose 6 lbs! 163.5/163.5/157.5
Overall stats: 179/163.5/152

:crying: uh.. you want a serious BUTT CHEWING??... esPECIALly on the notion of your beating yourself up over what FOOD you ate... ????
get yer butt on over to her site and listen to her NO NONSENSE advice.. you'll be glad you did!
here:

http://www.dixiblog.com/category/shrinking-goddess/

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kims SECOND journal is HERE
kims new blog
KIMS BLOG !!
SUGARFREE BLOG

Don't sabatoge yourself! The weight WILL come off. You WILL feel better. Just get back on that horse! The longer you wait the worse. My downfall is always waiting too long. So "JUST DO IT"!

And on a lighter note. (((((Hugs))))) You'll get through this.

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Noël


Worry doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strengths.

Food is a choice that has a consequence and that is enough of a deterrant! YOu feel bad already or you would not be here asking for us to kick your tail--so no need--youalready have put yourself down--that is not what this is about. . .YOu made a choice that was not a good one, you gained a few pounds back--get on with it--instead of dwelling on it get over it and move on. Eat clean fora few days, make good choices and all will be fine. Don't beat yourself up over choices--accept the consequence and move on!

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Lori

232/190/130
My other journal http://www.lowcarbeating.com/bb/showthread.php?t=1130

Kelly, my legs are long, but not long enough to kick your butt way over there in Japan! Not that I would anyway! We've all done that whole falling off the wagon thing. And me, more than most!
I found a poem that was very instrumental in helping me to see that quitting is the only real way to fail. You can view it in the Everything Else forum in the topic: "Need encouragement? This is a must read." I was crying by the time I finished reading it for the first time. Every time I read it, I am inspired anew. I hope it helps you to see that's you're in the race, you just "fell" a bit. I'm on Induction now, too. We can do this!

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Hey gang! Thanks for the pick-up. And Maxibee, the poem was great - just what I needed.

Still trying to get into the mentality that this is not punishment - rather a preventative measure against being unhealthy.

I think I have just coddled myself for so long, comforting every little hurt or slight with food,...that now I need a drill sergent to keep my butt kicked!!!

You guys are great!
Kelly

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Kelly
Highest recorded weight: 103.2kg/227.04lbs (03/15/08)
Current: 97kg/213.4lb-13.64
Goal:150
"Resensitizing myself to the urgency and severity of my weight problem is important in keeping myself motivated. I have to remind myself that my body will not tolerate this abuse forever." Jeannette Fulda, aka PastaQueen