Did anyone else fall off the wagon?

I had the best laid plans, made my own sides to go with turkey. Then a plate of mini samosas were placed in front of me and I indulged

Now it's Wednesday and I still don't feel like I am back in ketosis...I can usually taste those lovely ketones

I'm a little concerned for christmas now lol I can avoid sweets in the work kitchens and things like that. It's the family dinners that sway me

Anyone else in the same boat?

I am in a "similar" boat, if not the same one. I declined invitation to thanksgiving dinner for the precise reason that I know I wouldn't be able to resist. Both the food would tempt me, but also I would feel stupid sitting there eating plain turkey and plain veggies - kind of like "why did I bother going when I don't partake in the feast?" But it was my friend, not family, I don't have family on this continent, so it wasn't really hard to tell my friend "no" and she understood it (or at least she said she did )

I wish I could refuse family dinners just for this year lol but really I just need to have restraint and not sit by any form of appetizers put out.

I think after a week of struggling to get back into ketosis I have learned my lesson...and Christmas isn't for a few months. I hope to be at goal by then

Sacrifice now for a reward later...I just keep telling myself that. These last 20 are the hardest I'm finding

I guess I don't understand feeling stupid eating plain turkey and plain veggies.

Even holidays are just another day food-wise. We get together with PEOPLE for the social aspect. Food is just food. Eat what you want (or need) and leave the rest. It is how I've gotten through every party and social gathering since I've been on this plan and it is how I will get through Halloween, US Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine's Day, my 50th birthday in March, and anything else that comes up before I hit my goal.

I have (had) 110 lbs to lose. Every cheat would be a longer time to stay on the diet. And every victory over food is a learning experience which will help me learn to choose new behaviors, which will help me in maintenance (I don't get to eat the way I ate before EVER AGAIN). At 3 lbs/week, it will take over 36 weeks to lose the weight. At 2lbs/week it will take 55. So, I figure it will take approximately 45 weeks (or so) for me to lose this weight, which is approximately the entire school year (I'm a teacher). I can't make excuses every time a holiday comes up or every time a social occasion comes up or I'll NEVER get to goal.

So, I've decided THIS is what is important to me. Losing 110 lbs is more important to me than 1 Thanksgiving feast, 1 Christmas dinner, 1 New Year's Eve debacle, 1 Super Bowl feast, 1 Valentine's dinner, 1 Birthday cake. I will not miss these events or the people involved. I will go to every party to which I am invited. I will plan ahead and plan accordingly and I will not feel deprived. I will know what I am gaining!!!!

I think you have to think of this as not just this thanksgiving or this christmas. You need to start thinking about how you don't want the food placed in front of you... that there are better choices and you want those choices for other reasons. It's an entire attitude towards food that I've adopted.

It's something I've learned that is keeping me going in maintenance. Certain aspects of this diet are short term and are just a "phase". Others are not. Allowing yourself to feel deprived only feeds the desire to have what you "can't". You have to become content with what you have and not want what you don't have. Think about what you CAN have. I know, for myself - and others are probably different - I have to admit that for my addiciton to food, it will never be healthy for me to indulge in feasts of any kind.

Just my 2 cents.

I am on a tight timeline with only one cheat until my February wedding allowed. I will choose either my birthday on November 4th or my bridal shower on November 18th. Other than that, there is no room for error! I am making my own sides and things I know I can have for Christmas and Thanksgiving. My family understands and have been helpful!

What helps me is knowing that this is a very black and white diet. You can have it or you can't. The motivation for me is knowing how hard it is to get back in ketosis! I don't want to spend 2-4 days miserable while waiting for my body to adjust!!

AMEN!!!! My thoughts exactly!

Yes! You are so right, that . . .
little slips here and there only extend the time it takes to get to goal. I too have decided this holiday season that I want to get to my goal MORE than I want the customary foods that I've had every other holiday season. They will be there next year - in moderation;

and that . . .
being with friends and family is far more meaningful than the food that is served.