I've lost 6 lbs! And I have to say this has been the easiest 6lbs I've ever lost.
I think it is because in the past, when I diet, I eat foods that cause me to have cravings so it is hard to practice portion control...When I do control my portions and servings, I lose weight but the hard part is doing it....only having 1 Tbsp of peanut butter, only having one serving of whatever. And so I end up losing weight initially (and temporarily) but I'm always fighting these cravings and my thoughts are always on food and "when am I going to eat next" and eventually I lose my resolve and control and I blow it. Then comes the guilt.
This past weekend, I was amazed by my control. I went to a pub, with my family, whom I love to hang out with and everyone is drinking some alcoholic beverage and all I had was water and I didn't even feel deprived. And we had a barbecue, with tri-tip, macaroni salad and garlic bread and chips and dip and again, except for the cowboy caviar, I maintained control without feeling anxious or anything.
I know at some point I'll get to eat regular foods...I just hope I will have a better mental approach and focus on the fruits and vegetables rather than the bread, pasta and desserts.
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