If you happen to fall off Program, just how hard is it to get back on? Just wondering because the Super Bowl is coming up...

I fell off program for my trip and a little over christmas. It was pretty hard to get back on. Most of it I think is mental. Getting a taste of the forbidden fruit so to speak. I didn't really experiance any carb cravings before I cheated, but I did after. I just took it one meal at a time. It probably took me a good couple of weeks to get back on program completely.

If I have a situation like that now, I don't go off program. I just try to eat what I can ahead of time and snack on better choices.

Good Luck!!

it depends how bad you went off. over xmas i splurged on sweets, but only a couple of times. and all those sweet cravings came back, the first week was hard. get back on and if you want go off just on superbowl, the next day get right back on.

sounds like you plan to fall off the program. wow, not a good sign.

You are making the choice to eat something off program, but you are by no means falling off the program. You make your choice, and you own up to it, but don't let it ruin your whole week next week. I always say, "Don't let one choice you made off program, ruin your whole day." I had to teach myself that because I was queen of, "Oh well, I ate that pancake this morning, I might as well have some pie at lunch too, since I'm out of ketosis anyway." That was a dangerous way to think, so I just had to change my thought process on it. If I can do it, I know you can too!

Honestly, If you fall off one day, it is not that hard to get back on. I have had quite a few days of "Falling off the Wagon" and found myself back on track the very next morning. As long as you go into it with the mindset that you will ONLY do it for one day, then you should be ok.


best of luck to you!


adriana

Just use the road trip mentality... if you miss an exit, don't keep going the wrong way, you turn around the next time you can and keep heading towards your goal. Something like this was posted at one time but can't remember exactly how it was worded. Its a good analagy.

Making a conscious choice to eat OFF PROGRAM is something we all do. No one is perfect and when you make that choice you can also choose to get back ON PROGRAM.

Planning is the best way to do any of it. If you are hosting its easier to control the situation but if you are going out for the game just plan on eating off when your out and get right back ON PLAN the next meal. You won't undo all you have done with one day.

Good Luck!!!

Just remember that it is 3 whole days before you get back into fat burning. It is all about choice. I chose to eat off program at Christmas and it really cost me. I had to resign for 10 more weeks. I look back now and wonder was it really worth it? It was very hard for me to get back on program. 1st Christmas then scrapbooking party then New Years. Some of the will power and mind set gets lost. Do you have a MRC cookbook? Look for something that will satisfy you but not be off program. Eating a little more food is better than going off completely. Definitely get extra water, exercise and max out your HNS no matter what you chose to do. Good Luck!

Here are some Superbowl Party Foods that are on Program. These come from Tailgate Party Cooking Class
MRC Chili
1 pound ground bison or turkey breast
1 packet cream of tomato supplement
Chili seasoning

Brown the turkey or bison until it's done. Mix tomato supplement, water, and chili seasoning. Let simmer and serve warm. You can also add your favorite vegetables!

Replaces: protein*
*some menus require a higher protein amounts, adjust accordingly

Chips and Salsa
In-A-Minute Salsa
4 oz. diced tomatoes, drained
4 oz. diced fresh green chilies
1 Tbsp. dried cilantro
2 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 pkg. artificial sweetener

Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
Replaces: 8 oz. vegetables

Chips
1 La Tortilla (50 cal) or half of 80-90 tortilla
Spray with Pam
Bake at 350 degrees until crisp
Replaces: 1 Starch

Italian Meatballs
2 pkg. Cream Of Tomato Supplement, 1 dry-1 dissolved in 1 cup of water
16 oz. Ground Turkey Breast
Onion powder to taste
Garlic powder to taste
Italian Seasoning to taste
1 Cup chopped of green peppers
1 cup diced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Mix 1 package of cream of tomato supplement dry, ground turkey breast, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Form into balls. In skillet coated with Pam, brown the meatballs. In separate skillet coated with Pam brown green pepper and mushrooms with garlic and onion powder to taste. Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes: 1 package of cream of tomato soup dissolved in 1 cup of water and Italian seasoning. Pour over meatballs and simmer. Top with diced tomatoes and serve.

Replaces: 4 oz of protein (adjust to menu), 2 oz raw vegetables, and 4 oz cooked.

Buffalo Burger
1 lb of ground buffalo
½ of tsp. of liquid smoke
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Pat into patties, grill until done, and enjoy!

Replaces: 4 or 6 oz of protein (adjust according to your menu)

MRC Beer
8 oz of diet ginger ale
1 Green Tea Cranberry HNS

Mix and enjoy!

Replaces: 1 Clear High Nutrient Supplement

Brownie Bites
1 package Double Chocolate Pudding
1 pkg. Splenda
3 oz of water

Mix water and Double Chocolate Pudding HNS and roll into balls. Roll balls in Splenda and enjoy!

Replaces: 1 Creamy High Nutrient Supplement

Vegetable Kabobs
4 oz cherry tomatoes
4 oz zucchini
4oz Yellow Squash
4 oz mushrooms
Mrs. Dash seasoning

Cut up vegetables, place on skewers, sprinkle with seasoning, and grill until done.

Servings: 4
Replaces: 4 oz of vegetables


Dos Queso Dip
8 oz pepper jack cheese
8 oz cheddar cheese
20 oz low-fat cottage cheese
1 green pepper, chopped
½ package taco seasoning, low sodium
Tabasco, to taste
-Blend cottage cheese with taco seasoning and Tabasco and 2 Tbsp water
-Shred hard cheese
-In large mixing bowl, mix cheeses, veggies, and cottage cheese mix.
-Microwave at 75% power for 2 minutes, stir, and repeat until mixture is melted. You could also bake it in the oven at 350.
-Serve with celery sticks and other veggies for dipping.
1/3 c counts as one protein.*


Bruschetta
3 tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, chopped
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Garlic Melba rounds
2 Tbsp olive oil
-Brush Melba rounds with olive oil
-Combine tomatoes and green onions, scoop onto Melba rounds in 1-oz scoops.
-Top each round with a ½ oz slice of mozzarella.
4 rounds counts as one protein, one bread, and half a vegetable.


Tomato Chips
1 package Cream of Tomato or any creamy high nutrient supplement.
1.5-2 oz of water
Spices to taste: (Garlic and onion powders plus cayenne pepper and chili powder, or Garlic and onion powders plus basil and black pepper, or Italian seasonings, or Mexican seasoning)
-Mix into a batter, spoon teaspoon-sized dollops onto a microwavable plate that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray.
-Microwave on high 3 minutes. Flip and microwave 3-4 minutes until crisp.










Ranch Dip
1 package dry Ranch seasoning
16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese.
Blend on high speed until smooth, adding water to taste for texture.
Serve with veggies for dipping.
1c counts as one protein.


Buffalo wings
- Cut into strips and bake for 30 min at 325:
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless
-Combine for sauce
4 MRC French dressing packets
1tsp crushed red pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp chili powder
Tabasco to taste
-Drain chicken; add sauce, cover, and bake 10-15 longer.
4 oz chicken counts as one protein.


7-Layer Dip
1 lb extra lean ground turkey
8 oz raw tomatoes, chopped
8 oz romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
8 oz green peppers, chopped
4 oz low-fat cottage cheese
4 oz jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped
4 oz green onions, chopped
½ pkg. reduced sodium taco seasoning
2 Tbsp water
-Cook ground turkey in a skillet until done, adding 1-2 teaspoons of reduced sodium taco seasoning and 1 Tbsp. water to flavor.
Remove from skillet and cool.
-Blend in food processor or blender 4 oz cottage cheese with I Tbsp water and the rest of taco seasoning.
-We recommend layering in this order: Cottage cheese, Green onions, green peppers, Turkey, Jalapenos, Lettuce, and Tomatoes
3/4c counts as one protein, and one vegetable

* All meals exchanges are based on the Meta-Slim menu

Thanks everyone. I have not gone off plan and am hoping not to (even for the super bowl - Go Colts).. I figured once you go off it would be very hard to start again. It took me about 6 months to talk myself into doing this and don't want to mess it up. I have been OP for 2 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. My plan is to drink water and cheer on my team. Leave the wings and chips for my kids.

That's the spirit! Good for you.

and GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would also STRONGLY recommend eating BEFORE going to any party!
I am the type of person that if I take one bite, I'm going to take ten bites! So no bites at all!!!
You can do it!

If you want wings...either make some or order some that are "naked". You can have chicken and it takes a TON of wings to add up to 4oz or 6oz. If you want to be even better...skin them. It's all about how important eating that wing is...sounds like alot of work to me I'd rather just prepare a breast to eat. I agree with jill...Eat ahead of time...and drink drink drink your water during the game.

If others are drinking, have a red HNS in a wine glass - you could even dilute it more than usual to make it go farther. I would suggest you do not go off program for anything with sugar in it - cocktail sauce and BBQ sauce often have sugar and this can start the sugar cravings that can take days to go away. Carrot sticks are not on program (because of the natural sugars in them) but they probably aren't as bad as a sweet treat. Celery and raw vegetables with cottage cheese (or MRC mayo) and powdered Ranch (see recipe below) could be a good game time munchie even if you more than you are usually allowed. Enjoy the game, whatever choice you make.

So how did you do during the superbowl? Everyone stay strong?