South Beach Diet - I accidentally cheated

It was an accident, here's what happened: I was working out to town today and was not able to take my lunch with me. So, I went to Burger King. I ordered a burger (no bun) and a side salad (no dressing). I realize the burger wasn't the best choice, but it was cheap and I'm on a budget. ANYWAY, I forgot about the ketchup!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheat #1

Cheat #2
I was looking for a snack (the 75 cal a day). I found tic tacs, which say sugar 0g. THEY LIE!!!! I didn't realize until I'd eaten the entire pack (35 calories) that the first ingrediant is SUGAR. I feel cheated :(

Think I've done a lot of damage? Grrrr, two steps forward, several steps back. :stress:

Butterfly, what day are you on?

Remember that you are on a path to health.

I always use this rule. If sugar is 4th on the list and everything else is ok, then I use it.

You are learning and asking. Pat yourself on the back.

Lady

Today is day 4 for me, so when I cheated it was day 3. I weighed this morning, and I didn't gain, so hopefully I'm okay.

You're early enough into the program that I would just continue, Butterfly. :yes: Stick to it, girl... you can do this!! :hat:

You're not alone butterfly! I cheated too! Just don't give up....keep on going...you can do it!!

Thank you all! I feel better now. I'm just going to stick to the program and keep going!!!!
Tar, no worries, we'll just keep going!!!!
Jenn

Way to think Jenn! Just stay positive no matter what! You might have to remind me of this later!!! LOL! Tara

I wouldn't worry too much either - the fact that you had protien and veggies with the ketchup probably nulled the extra sugar. As far as Tic Tacs go - find some sugar free mints. I get Ice Breakers or Velamints. (And only have a few!) If anything your blood sugar spiked somewhat after the Tic Tacs but didn't cause any "damage." If you want - add 3 more days to your Phase 1.

I did something yesterday too. I got a cafe latte, Non-fat mile and sugar free syrup. I got my son a Hot Chocolate, with whipped cream. He was afraid to drink it because he thought it was still hot. I tested it with my finger, then licked my finger! (Not tons of sugar I'm sure, but still a mindless act!)

Hang in there - you are doing great!!!

On my 3rd day, I ate at TGI Friday's and ordered the "Atkins" Cheesecake which had like 8 net carbs. Then the next week when I went back there to eat I ordered it again and was told they hadn't had that special cheesecake in like 4 weeks. The cheesecake I had eaten was the real darn thing. Full of fat, sugar and the like. I was furious!!!!!!!!! I called the corporate office and freaked out and I ended up with a bunch of gift certificates.

I still lost 10 pounds my first week so I guess it wasn't that bad!!! So the tictacs are not nearly as bad!!! :)

Sunnybunny - What people won't do to make a sale. I would have been really upset, also.