I can't believe i let myself go off plan because of all the bbq's. i know i have more self control. i allowed myself to have a piece of cake, then it was some potatoes, and then it was a couple of brownies. i was so sick with myself that i let those foods back in my life. i got on the scale and gained about 1.5 lbs. i know it is not that bad, but why did i allow myself to continue. today i am back on plan with my meals, tomorrow i start exercising. i am going to a bbq tomorrow and instead of the old i guess i will have that since there is nothing else, i decided to make chili and bring it with me so that at least i can stay on plan.
Is there anyone out there that can't believe they allowed themselves to do something off plan?

I did it last week. Had a big revelation after three pounds gained and got myself back on track. At least you reigned yourself in now, and not twenty pounds heavier! Dust off and get your booty back to your beach towel, woman!

Kara

I could have writen this myself. Everything that you have just said is EXACTLY what I have been doing the last month or so. There have been many bbqs, birthdays, work potlucks etc. I allowed myself to eat it all and I feel so bad about it. I had beer, chips, cake, potato salad etc. It is hard to believe I allowed myself to do all that. I had done so well and lost about 22 pounds and then I have gained back about 10. I started back on phase one 6 days ago. I am determined not to do that again this summer. Good luck to you. I know we can do it. Have a good time in Disneyland.

thank you. i always feel much better after coming on here. except for the constipation. still on plan, tomorrow i go for a walk at 5 am and swimming in the afternoon. the reason why i caught myself before gaining anymore weight is my obsession of getting on the scale everyday oh well let's see what the hubby brings home from the store for me to make. i'll be good i promise.
p.s i made the roasted garbonzo beans today and kid thinks they are nuts win win

Beans, beans are good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you...aren't constipated!!! Make sure you're getting in your dairy and water, too.

Kara

colace and metamucil are my friend in phase 1!

as for going off plan
almost all my 'treats' are planned. when i start treating without having planned it, i know i'm out of control and need phase 1 again.

and not a few days of it.. more like the full two weeks.

That's OK, you did it, it's done & you'll start fresh. No regrets, just lessons learned {{{hugs}}}

LOL Kara! I heard it as "Beans, Beans, Mother Nature's Flute, the more you eat the more you toot"

I thought it was a Musical Fruit?

Oh, how many times have we had "bathroom celebrations?" Veggies and Beans, I'm telling you! And loads of water. Any fiber pills I took just made me.... rhymes with "heart." And cut back on the cheese (but don't cut the cheese.)

You're right! It was musical fruit!

I've been fortunate to not have had any bathroom issues.

Beans aren't a fruit! You guys must have been so confused as kids!!!

Kara

'Course I don't know if they're good for your heart, either...

Guess nothing rhymes with "muscles"!

Kara

You girls have me thinking of that scene from Blazing Saddles.

Okay, here's our version:

Beans, Beans, the magic fruit.
The more you eat, the more you toot.
The more you toot, the better you feel,
So eat beans with every meal.

You're right, flute makes more sense!