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Originally Posted by AmberLS
Back to OP, good thing I didn't have too bad of problems getting on track the first time. Been easy so far and I was lucky enough to not have gained any weight over Friday. Now to hopefully lose 10lbs in 4 weeks lol, we'll see though not sure if my body is going to stay in the plateau it's been in.
I'm glad you're back on track (where you want to be.) Hope your week is easier than last week.
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Originally Posted by momotrips3
Good job! I don't think I'll be able to go to a Mexican restaurant for a while...chips and salsa are my #1 weakness. I'm in Texas, so great TexMex is everywhere! I went out for chips, salsa and a Margarita the night before I started IP...
Haha I am with you on the chips and salsa. I could polish off a batch on my own! I knew that I would need a plan before stepping into that restaurant.
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Originally Posted by SylviesGirl
Well done! I'm glad you shared how you did it. I have been avoided Mexican restaurants since beginning IP over a year ago. Now I have a road map, thanks to you!
I can't say for sure that my plan would work for everyone. I jus called ahead, told them that I have a health problem which requires a restricted diet, and asked for the ingredients in some of their dishes. They were very happy to work with me. I made a plan, and committed to it.
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Originally Posted by Ruth Ann
Good for you - that is outstanding! And you get to wake up this morning and feel good about your choices and not all bloated and yucky! Double score!
Yes! I was the ony one who didn't feel stuffed to the point of sickness after diner was over.
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Originally Posted by miholmes
So I was kind of toying with a 1 cheat day a month. Just to kind of have something to hold out until. Is this a terrible idea? I know it sets me back 3 days. But in the long run, I'm wondering if it's worth it.... idk.
I mean I don't want to go hog wild, but a piece of cake on my birthday with some ice cream, or that special dinner you love. Am I justifying? Is it okay? I know I'm on phase 1 until the weight is lost and most people want to plow through until it's lost.
But taking a breath every month, a bad idea?
~Michael
To me, personally, it is a bad idea. If I have to get back into ketosis, it takes at least three days. If I took a "cheat break" once a month for ten months, I would be adding an entire MONTH to my weight loss. (3 days minimum to get back on track x 10 monthly cheats = 30 extra days.) You are essentially wasting 10% of your time. This isn't including the psycological effects of going off of your diet. For me, it gets harder and harder to get back on track. This is why I committed to being OP 100% since day one of IP.
I would just prefer to power through. Cake is not that important to me, and ice cream isn't going out of style either. It will still be there in a year.
That being said, it is your diet, and your decision. I'm interested to hear what others have to say, especially those with many months of experience.