The Journey Within Itself

Let's take a journey back 9 months ago. I remember trying to sort this food to go with that food. How was I going to make a dinner I can eat and also manage a dinner for my family? SIMPLIFY. I felt overwhelmed. Could I ever eat out again? Yes, most certainly. Scales...once a day, twice a day, every 5 minutes puhleeeeze stop the insanity! Confusion, anger, withdrawals, second guessing, and fear of failure. This will sum up your beginning. Looking back it almost seems comical. Like a kindergartener on their first day of riding the bus to school.

There is no set pattern or order in what food to eat at a certain time of day. I rarely eat breakfast. Some days I eat lunch, others I do not. Dinner is 98% daily, but if I had a bigger lunch I may not be hungry until the next day. That is fine. If you don't feel like having eggs and bacon for breakfast, don't. If that leftover steak and asparagus is what you want at 935am then eat it up. Drink a ton of water. I try to get in at least half a gallon per day. I also drink unsweet tea and iced coffee with half n half. About once a month a allow myself a diet soda, only because artificial sweeteners can stall my weight loss. For some cheese will cause a stall or even another food. You will quickly learn what can stall you so therefore you will avoid it like herpes. Sparkling waters are a staple for me as well. It tricks that ol brain into thinking you're drinking soda. Powerade zero is another go to if I feel like "juice" or even the flavor packets added to water.

Prepping is something some people do. They make up meals and snacks in advance to help stay on track. I personally have not done this only because I am too lazy. I also prefer fresh made. Whatever makes life easier for you, just do it.

PIZZA is an important topic. Some places will make you a crustless (yup, no crust) pizza made of cheese. If you cannot find a pizza place to do this for you order the pizza and eat the toppings. Get the extra cheese! Your palate will thank you.

Don't stop eating out. Bunless burgers are the rage. Almost all restaurants have low carb foods. You may have to make a substitution. Example one: you're at Olive Garden and can't eat pasta...well have them serve it over asparagus. Example two: order a side salad or veggie instead of the fries, rice, or baked potato.

Scales. What can I say about that? 1st buy a digital. I purchased one for $19 and have had no issues whatsoever. Secondly don't become obsessed with it. Trust me, I know firsthand. Some weigh in daily, some weekly, some monthly. I went from several times a day and yes I mean several. As soon as I get up I pee and then jump on the ol battle axe of digital bi polar anticipation. This is now the only time I allow myself to weigh in. I go with that weight until the next day.