So, i had an outragous food weekend. On saturday i was invited to a Korean Ball. I have never had Korean food so really didn't know what to expect. I can't really tell you what i ate because i didn't recongnize anything except things that had shrimp in . Overall the food was very salty and starchy. I ended up gaining a pound from it the next day. I didn't feel bad because the food was very salty and plus i had two drinks so i figured this would happen. Yesterday i spend the day drinking tons of water because i felt naseous (sp?) from my previous Korean adventure. I honestly had a bananna for breakfast, because i was craving it so bad and hadn't had one in like 6 months. Then i ate nothing till diner when i had a chicken spinocoli from Uno's restaurant. This is basically stuffed chicken breast with spinach and brocoli with a very creamy pesto sauce. I also had a few mozorella chesse sticks and a two buffalo wings. The end result is that i gained three pounds over the weekend and i'm so embarrased! I feel i should know better since March 20th will be my one year anniversay on the woe (eventhough i went off it for 3 - 4 months last fall) I shouldn't be making these mistakes, by now i should have developed control over these bad habits. Sorry if i rambled a bit. It's just that i had set a goal for myself last year to loose 40 lbs in a year and i know that if i hadn't fallen off the wagon so many times the woe would have allowed me to accomplish my goal, instead it looks like i'm coming in very short...25lb in a whole year is good, but not good enough. I could have done so much better. I feel like Atkins was a big test and i got a C-, passing grad but kinda pathetic.

Started 3/20/03 thru 9/2003
Restarted 1/2/04, this time i will finish what i started.

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You know what?? You ended up at a lower weight than you started, right?? I'd say that's a resounding success.

It isn't a race. You don't have to lose as fast as anyone else. Be proud of what you have accomplished.

Now, as for your weekend. Get back on the horse, and start riding again. No shame, no blame.

Considering that I have gained about 25 pounds some years I think losing 25 pounds is an achievemnt!
We all need our "cheats" now and then the important thing is to get back on the wagon with a fresh start. Exercise and water plus eating right will s oon have you feeling up to par.Ä
Remember, the important thing is that you not beat yourelf up because the goal is to have a happier, healthier you and that includes mental health, as well.
I would give you an A for effort, recognizing weaknesses (an d learning from them) and success (25 pounds is nothing to sneeze at)And I'm a teacher-so I know how to grade accuratelyr

You're right maddy... i am at a lower weight and sometimes i do feel really proud like when i try to wear a favorite shirt from when i was heavier and it's too big! so i have to give it up forever. I actually have a lot of those shirts.

Thanks Lori Ann for letting me know you would give me a better grade than i would give me myself...eventhough you didn't say you would give me an A...lol

Started 3/20/03 thru 9/2003
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Ditto what everyone already said. I had a blow out weekend sort of too. Friday night we went out to dinner and though I chose Low Carb stuff, steak, ham, steamed veggies (green beans broccoli, cauilflower) baked chicken and sugar free chocolate pudding. I still think I went over board. Then Saturday I made the chocolate mousse in the recipe section of this website and added chopped strawberries and walnuts. It is a weekly treat for my over weight daughter since she does so well all week eating LC. But I felt I went over board.

So Today, Monday, I did an aerobic workout. and yesterday Sunday I walked almost 2 miles. So I feel like I'm back on track! And I can tell myself I did try to eat everything allowed and no deserts that were sugar or high carb. Try not to get down on yourself...just move forward and begin again!

NO exercise for me today, and food wise i ate well but not frequently enough to keep my metabolism active. At 10am had a burger with 2 lc tortillas, then i ate nothing till dinner when i had some lentil soup another tortilla and 3 strips of bacon. No veggies or fruits today, i just didn't feel like turning on the stove, i even ordered food for my boyfriend because i didn't feel like cooking.

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hmmmm... glad you finally decided to cut yourself some slack..;-)
because if you DIDNT.. i guess you couldnt find your way to forgive any of US either.. and that... would be sad.. wouldnt it..;-)
try to at least give yourself the same breaks you would give us..

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Very true Kim.

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i love it when i'm right..*cheesy grin*.. ya done okay kiddo... *pattin lissette on the back*...

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lissette:
So, i had an outragous food weekend. On saturday i was invited to a Korean Ball. I have never had Korean food so really didn't know what to expect. I can't really tell you what i ate because i didn't recongnize anything except things that had shrimp in . Overall the food was very salty and starchy. I ended up gaining a pound from it the next day. I didn't feel bad because the food was very salty and plus i had two drinks so i figured this would happen. Yesterday i spend the day drinking tons of water because i felt naseous (sp?) from my previous Korean adventure. I honestly had a bananna for breakfast, because i was craving it so bad and hadn't had one in like 6 months. Then i ate nothing till diner when i had a chicken spinocoli from Uno's restaurant. This is basically stuffed chicken breast with spinach and brocoli with a very creamy pesto sauce. I also had a few mozorella chesse sticks and a two buffalo wings. The end result is that i gained three pounds over the weekend and i'm so embarrased! I feel i should know better since March 20th will be my one year anniversay on the woe (eventhough i went off it for 3 - 4 months last fall) I shouldn't be making these mistakes, by now i should have developed control over these bad habits. Sorry if i rambled a bit. It's just that i had set a goal for myself last year to loose 40 lbs in a year and i know that if i hadn't fallen off the wagon so many times the woe would have allowed me to accomplish my goal, instead it looks like i'm coming in very short...25lb in a whole year is good, but not good enough. I could have done so much better. I feel like Atkins was a big test and i got a C-, passing grad but kinda pathetic.

Started 3/20/03 thru 9/2003
Restarted 1/2/04, this time i will finish what i started.

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Lissette,
You've done really well with your weight loss
and you look great! Thank you for sharing; your experiences(I can relate to them)and your picture.