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I had my first big cheat today since starting 3 months ago. Anyone that’s cheated ever get really sick after cheating? I feel like I I have food poisoning or the stomach flu. Is that normal ? Ugh never again it wasn’t worth it
I had my first big cheat today since starting 3 months ago.

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Glad I'm not alone. I feel horrible, head pounding, heart speeding, just feel really sick. I have never cheated this bad in the 10 months I have been on this, but tomorrow is a new day. Gonna start fresh. No more cheats. I have 30 lbs to go to reach my goal. Hope you all feel better, drink lots of water !  
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@bibliology Fuschini it was my first time, never again
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@greenhaw Girl I hear you, I stress eat and last week I was at my breaking point, I had a dinner cheat. That night I was not feeling good, That was Tuesday, by Thursday I was fine, but today, Omg I went a little to crazy. I'm suffering now. I feel hungover, I'm actually drinking peppermint tea and its helping a little. I think cause its warm and its soothing my stomach. Girl we got this we can do this tomorrow. We just have to stay focused, we have to keep our eyes on the prize. Just let today go and start fresh tomorrow, don't look back on today's downfall. You got this, we got this, lets get it done!  
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@bibliology Fuschini thank you! It was a tough weekend we were out camping. But after feeling that sick I never want to eat anything like that again. Today starting strict to protocol. Thanks for the encouragement
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@greenhaw Your welcome, life happens. I'm not looking forward to this little detox over the next few days. I hope you feel better, I'm glad I was able to help you a little. Have a good night and stay focused today :)
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It is normal, you shocked you body
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Depends on what you ate. I didn’t really cheat this time on the diet but when I did last go at things. I would only cheat small with a slice of pizza, tiny bite of something or cheese on a burger. Your body needs to adjust which is why you have to phase off
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@emersonemery we were heading back from camping and I was dumb and ate McDonald’s. I feel so sick and am shaking.  
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@greenhaw ouch yes that would do it. That happened to me but I got the grilled chicken and a salad. It may not have been protocol but was my best choice giving what my choices were.  
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Once you phase off your body won’t take as much of shock and you will be able to eat things without feeling/getting sick. When I would eat something not protocol I always knew because I would get a bad headache
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@emersonemery yah never cheating again it wasn’t worth it
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I cheated couple weeks ago and ate pizza and I felt like complete crap for like 4 hours . I didnt even move off the couch
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@flattie that was me today. Ugh never again
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I went on a cruise lol felt fine god knows how bad I cheated but I was crazy active on the ship so only gained a pound lol
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You probably have a food intolerance.  
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by (350 points)
I ate very poorly tonight and my stomach feels awful!  
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I went to a holistic doctor and found out I have an intolerance to potato and rice. I also can't have dairy and grain at the same time. I have eliminated these foods, which IP helps a ton, and all my digestive issues and heartburn are completely gone. I eat those foods, they are back.  
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Yes. I just cheated and I feel horrible.  
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I get weight guilt when I think of cheating, so imma keep eating my lettuce Bc I know 1 small brownie will be the whole tray 1 big mac with extra cheese extra sauce with 2 large plastic fries will be so nasty it's good and so good its hella nasty. I know, carry on . Forgive yourself and carry on
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Yes I feel so sick I didn’t eat bad food just food not on the list. I think it was I ate more food than my stomach is used too. But back at it tomorrow can’t let one day destroy everything you work so hard for
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Initially you get so sick when you eat really bad. Just goes to show how your body does not need that.  
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by (240 points)
Why would you cheat? The program cost so much money. All that effort just to be set back for McDonalds. - so not worth it.  
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Yes, very normal. I know that when I have gone off and had high fat, high carb, dairy or any alcohol I feel like that and spend most of the next day in the bathroom. Be glad that your body has adjusted and likes the cleaner living. It has to do with the way your liver is functioning. You’ll feel better on the 2nd day. I promise. We all slip up. don’t beat yourself up.  
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Yup, i survived my first day here is to day 2
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