Day 9 and I cheated :( BUT...

[Isabelle607]

I made it 9 days.  I was feeling pretty good.  Then my self-control failed and I ate something off plan... and do you know what?  It wasn't worth it.  I was craving something sweet and gave in to something my husband brought home and left on the kitchen counter. 

 

So now, I'm trying to look at the positive.  I made it 9 days without sugar, grains, dairy, or wine and I lost a few pounds.  My skin is clearing up.  I have a better attitude and my energy is a little bit better.  My husband and I have been getting a long a lot better this past week than we have all winter!  My house is staying cleaner (I think this is due to the increase in energy and attitude).  So even though I failed my first go, I'm feeling ok.  Live and learn. 

 

Also, in 9 days I began to realize exactly what my bad habits are.  Snacking at 9pm after the kids are in bed and grazing while making dinner, I came to realize that I'm not even hungry when I do this. 

 

As for the junk I ate - It didn't make me feel good.  It didn't even really taste that good.  And afterward, I had heartburn and gas pains, as well as plain old guilt and regret about cheating my diet.

 

So I'm starting over today.  I do feel a bit of a failure, but that is life I suppose. 

 

[jmcbn]

You're not a failure though, if you've learned from the experience.

Well done for re-committing   

[SugarcubeOD]

I made it 9 days.  I was feeling pretty good.  Then my self-control failed and I ate something off plan... and do you know what?  It wasn't worth it.  I was craving something sweet and gave in to something my husband brought home and left on the kitchen counter. 

 

So now, I'm trying to look at the positive.  I made it 9 days without sugar, grains, dairy, or wine and I lost a few pounds.  My skin is clearing up.  I have a better attitude and my energy is a little bit better.  My husband and I have been getting a long a lot better this past week than we have all winter!  My house is staying cleaner (I think this is due to the increase in energy and attitude).  So even though I failed my first go, I'm feeling ok.  Live and learn. 

 

Also, in 9 days I began to realize exactly what my bad habits are.  Snacking at 9pm after the kids are in bed and grazing while making dinner, I came to realize that I'm not even hungry when I do this. 

 

As for the junk I ate - It didn't make me feel good.  It didn't even really taste that good.  And afterward, I had heartburn and gas pains, as well as plain old guilt and regret about cheating my diet.

 

So I'm starting over today.  I do feel a bit of a failure, but that is life I suppose. 

You're not a failure.  You're a human being trying something new and sometimes it takes a couple of goes... good for you for using that mis-step to look at behaviors and recommit to the program!  

[Summeradele]

I would look at this as a success! Now next time you crave that food item your husband leaves on the counter and your tempted you will remember back to this moment and be able to tell yourself it's not worth it! Great accomplishments!! Keep it up and you can do it this time

[Doge1117]

Nine days is big. And you'll get those thirty. Go, go, go!!

[MamaJ]

You've got this! You're not a failure. Start over and keep at it!

[KristieRO]

Last night was day 5, and I completely gave in at my church's fish fry - french fries, half a cake ball and wine. I told my husband at dinner that I was done with the program, but I woke up this morning feeling horrible and regretting my decisions. I'm still trying to figure out why I gave in so easily. I started searching for guidance this morning, and I'm glad I stumbled across your post.

It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one struggling! We can do this!